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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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FashionLuxury

18 Commercial Real Estate Terms You Should Understand

When it comes to investing in commercial real estate, understanding the terminology is crucial. Without a solid grasp of the key terms and concepts, navigating the complex world of commercial real estate can be overwhelming and potentially costly. In this…

Specialty Retail Definition & Meaning
GlossaryMerchandising

Specialty Retail: Definition & Meaning

Specialty retail is a term that is often used in the retail industry, but many people may not fully understand what it means. In simple terms, specialty retail refers to stores that focus on a specific product or niche market.…

BusinessFashion

Where To Buy Brand-New Luxury Goods For Less

The luxury goods market is a thriving industry, with revenue expected to reach US$354.80 billion in 2023 and an annual growth rate of 3.38% from 2023 to 2028. The largest segment within this market is luxury fashion, accounting for a…

Retail Math Formulas
GlossaryMerchandising

Retail Math Formulas Cheat Sheet + Examples

Retail math is a set of skills that enables managers, sales associates, and other retail employees to perform essential tasks at both the retail and manufacturer level. It involves basic arithmetic, such as counting money and calculating change, as well…

Open-Air Shopping Centers
GlossaryRetail

What is an Open-Air in Retail: Shopping Center

Open-air shopping centers, also known as strip malls, have been gaining popularity in recent years due to the decline of traditional enclosed malls. Unlike their enclosed counterparts, open-air shopping centers are organized rows of stores spread over an area with…

Sell Through Rate: How to Calculate
GlossaryMerchandising

Sell Through Rate: How to Calculate

Sell-through rate is use to determine how much inventory they sell in a certain amount of time. Learning how to calculate and track this figure can help you evaluate how well your organization performs over monthly, quarterly or yearly sales…

What is Consignment: Business Model
GlossaryMarketing

What is EDLP (Everyday Low Pricing)

Everyday Low Pricing is a strategy where the products are provided to consumers at a lower cost or a discounted price over a longer time at a constant rate instead of releasing sale events. Only then can the same products…