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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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Shein new US office in washington seattle
Fashion

Shein expands US operations with new office in Seattle

SHEIN, the global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has expanded its United Stares operations by opening a new office in downtown Bellevue, Washington. The office space is set to bolster SHEIN’s growing American workforce, which already exceeds 1,500 corporate and…

Best Black-Owned Handbag Brands
Shopping

29 Best Black-Owned Designer Handbag Brands in 2024

If you’re in the market for a new handbag, why not support Black-owned brands? Discover the exceptional world of Black-owned handbag brands, where innovation meets tradition and every stitch tells a story of creativity, resilience, and cultural heritage. These brands,…

10 Retail Blogs Every Retailer Should Be Reading
Case StudiesFashion

Rent The Runway Business Model: Case Study

Rent the Runway has transformed the way we think about fashion and the sharing economy. The company was founded in 2009 by Jennifer Hyman and Jennifer Fleiss as a solution for busy women who needed access to high-end designer clothing…

How to find the Right Retailer for your Beauty Brand
EducationStrategy

How Beauty Brands Can Pick the Right Retailer

Finding the right retailer to showcase your brand can be as crucial as the quality of the products themselves. It’s a partnership that goes beyond mere shelf space; it’s about aligning with a retailer whose values resonate with your brand’s…

Cardi B breaks up with Offset before Christmas Holiday
Shopping

Cardi B’s Whipshots: Holiday Vodka Whipped Cream

Hip-hop sensation and global icon Cardi B has once again made waves in the spirits industry with her innovative product, Whipshots. This vodka-infused whipped cream is not just another addition to the liquor cabinet; it’s a full-blown party in a…

Sephora's Racial Bias in Retail Study
DiversitySephora

Sephora’s Racial Bias in Retail Study

Sephora has taken a bold step to confront an issue that plagues the industry: racial bias. The beauty giant’s groundbreaking Racial Bias in Retail Study has shed light on the uncomfortable reality that Black and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People…

fast fashion
FashionGlossary

The True Cost of Fast Fashion

Fast fashion has become a ubiquitous term in the fashion industry, referring to the rapid production, distribution, and marketing of inexpensive clothing that is quickly replaced by new collections. The problem with fast fashion lies in its negative impact on…