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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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REVOLVE's 8th Annual Festival 2025 Returns with Desert Theme
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REVOLVE 8th Annual Festival 2025 Returns with Desert Theme

REVOLVE has unveiled plans for its 8th Annual REVOLVE Festival, set to take place April 10–12, 2025, in Thermal, California. The invite-only event is called “Desert Mirage,” which merges chrome aesthetics with organic desert elements. It will offer immersive brand activations,…

Fast Fashion Boom to Reach $79.2 Billion by 2029
FashionInsights

Fast Fashion Boom to Reach $79.2 Billion by 2029

The fast-fashion sector is poised for significant expansion as the fashion industry continues to evolve, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. According to a Technavio report, the global fast-fashion market is projected to grow by $79.2 billion from 2025…

Death Wish Coffee's Premium Canned Lattes Hit Retail Nationwide
GroceryNews

Death Wish Coffee’s Premium Canned Lattes Hit Retail Nationwide

Death Wish Coffee has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Premium Ready-to-Drink Canned Lattes, marking its entry into the booming $473 billion global coffee market. The new line—featuring Vanilla, Mocha, and Original flavors—targets health-conscious Gen Z and Millennial consumers seeking…

VIOLETTE_FR Launches at Sephora
BeautyDTC

VIOLETTE_FR Launches French-Inspired Beauty at Sephora

VIOLETTE_FR, the multi-category beauty brand founded by French makeup artist Violette Serrat, is set to make its highly anticipated debut at Sephora in North America. Launching today in the US and March 24, 2025, in Canada, the brand will be…

Cécred
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Cécred’s Ulta Partnership Marks Biggest Haircare Rollout

Beyoncé’s Cécred has redefined celebrity beauty branding with its Ulta Beauty partnership – the retailer’s largest exclusive haircare launch – combining scientific credibility, inclusive positioning, and experiential retail at an unprecedented scale. Starting April 6, 2025, the 30-time award-winning hair…

13 Best Examples of Augmented Reality in Retail
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13 Best Examples of Augmented Reality in Retail

In a transformative leap for the retail industry, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies are becoming indispensable. According to The SNS Insider Report, the Augmented Shopping Market was valued at USD 4.0 billion in 2023 and is projected…