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Jeanel Alvarado

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Jeanel Alvarado is a marketer and retail strategist, leveraging 15+ years of cross-disciplinary expertise in retail, e-commerce, technology, consumer and shopping trends. She is the former Senior Managing…

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About Jeanel Alvarado

Jeanel Alvarado is a marketer and retail strategist, leveraging 15+ years of cross-disciplinary expertise in retail, e-commerce, technology, consumer and shopping trends. She is the former Senior Managing Director of the School of Retailing at the University of Alberta. Jeanel’s insights appear in Nasdaq, Entrepreneur, Fortune, TIME, and the US Chamber of Commerce, among others, with recurring commentary on top retailers and brands for financial markets, consumer insights, shopping trends, tech Innovation, and the luxury sector.

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MySize Reports 18% Revenue Growth to $8.26 Million in 2024
NewsTechnology

MySize Reports 18% Revenue Growth to $8.26 Million in 2024

MySize, a global leader in AI-driven sizing solutions and omnichannel e-commerce platforms, has announced its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024. The company reported an 18% increase in revenue, reaching $8.26 million, alongside a significant doubling of…

Opinion: SKKN’s Second Chance in Beauty Could Depend on SKIMS
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Opinion: SKKN’s Second Chance in Beauty Could Depend on SKIMS

SKIMS transformed shapewear from functional undergarments into a fashion statement in just three years. Kim Kardashian’s brand, now valued at $4 billion, redefined an entire category through innovative designs, inclusive sizing, and masterful marketing. But as rumors of a SKIMS…

American Malls Have Rebounded Thanks To Beauty Retailers
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Opinion: Malls Have Rebounded Thanks To Beauty Retailers

Department stores like Macy’s are eerily quiet, with racks of unsold inventory, sparsely scattered customers, and a palpable sense of retail decline. Just a few storefronts away, Sephora is busy with shoppers—clusters of women testing products, associates providing tutorials, and…

Rag & Bone Expands into Luxury Handbag Market with GUESS and Signal Brands
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Rag & Bone Expands into Luxury Handbags with GUESS and Signal Brands

GUESS? and WHP Global, co-owners of the New York-based fashion brand rag & bone, have announced a five-year licensing partnership with Signal Brands to expand the brand’s handbags and small leather goods category. The collaboration leverages Signal Brands’ 30+ years of expertise in luxury…