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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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J.Crew’s Rollneck Sweater Powers a 2025 Comeback With Star-Studded Campaign

J.Crew Expands Its Classic With the Most Rollneck Options Ever

J.Crew, one of the leading American clothing brands celebrated for its classic yet forward-thinking aesthetics, has reintroduced its beloved Rollneck sweater for fall 2025 with remarkable impact. Featuring a record-breaking 27 colorways and patterns and starring a cast of cultural…

FashionNews
POP MART Opens First Minnesota Store at Mall of America

POP MART Opens First Minnesota Store at Mall of America

This Fall marked a milestone for Minnesota and collectible pop culture as POP MART, the global sensation in designer toys, brought its imaginative world to the iconic Mall of America. The brand’s first Minnesota store, soft-launched in late October with…

NewsRetail
U.S. Retail Goes Global with Record-Breaking European Expansion

U.S. Retail Goes Global with Record-Breaking European Expansion

America’s leading retail giants are now treating Europe as the centerpiece of global expansion, not just a secondary market. The latest press release and research from Savills signals a dramatic pivot: U.S. retailers, including fashion and food brands—account for 25%…

Retail
Medicube Goes Nationwide to 1,469 Ulta Beauty Stores

Medicube Goes Nationwide to 1,469 Ulta Beauty Stores

Medicube, the Korean beauty tech powerhouse, achieved a game-changing milestone in 2025 by rolling out its highly innovative skin care and beauty devices across more than 1,400 Ulta Beauty stores in the United States. Backed by parent company APR Corporation,…

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