Jeanel Alvarado is a marketer, retail analyst, and founder of RETAILBOSS, founded in 2011. I have 15 years of experience in the retail industry, with expertise in marketing, operations, merchandising, buying, customer experience, and technology. Jeanel has worked on retail consulting projects for major retailers, independent brands, shopping centers, and real estate companies, giving her extensive insight into the retail industry.
She is highly regarded for her media commentary, speaking, and academic work. Her extensive experience in retail and business consulting includes serving as the Senior Managing Director of The School of Retailing at the University of Alberta School of Business and as the owner of her consultancy. Her education includes a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Marketing and a Certificate in Real Estate (Commercial) from The University of Alberta. Jeanel also completed a Diploma in Fashion Merchandising and Buying from LaSalle College Vancouver, a Canadian private school founded in 1959 by fashion designer Jean-Paul Morin, prior to pursuing her business degree.
Jeanel’s expertise is relied upon by leading companies, news and media outlets, and blogs, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Retail Insider, Forbune, CVM, The Gleaner, California Apparel News, Seaside Retailer, Betches, Shopify, The SUN, CTV, CBC, and more. As a recognized thought leader, Jeanel regularly speaks, hosts, and provides media coverage for top trade shows, conferences, and summits.
Jeanel has partnered with top industry B2B trade shows, expos, and events, including Beauty Connect, LuxePack, FashionGo Week, Smart Retail Tech, COSMECON, Fashion Career Con, White Label Expo Las Vegas, Private Label Expo NYC, Beauty Tech & Innovation Summit, Makeup LA and more.
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