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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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INDOCHINO Unveils Five New Shop-in-Shop Locations

INDOCHINO Unveils Five New Shop-in-Shop Locations

In yet another step forward for personalized retail, two major fashion players are joining forces to bring custom style to even more customers across the US. The made-to-measure fashion industry is experiencing significant growth, and two retail giants are capitalizing…

BusinessNews
Alibaba CoCreate Pitch Startup Trends

Alibaba CoCreate Pitch Startup Competition

The world’s biggest product pitch competition, CoCreate Pitch, is drawing attention to major shifts in entrepreneurship, with more than 20,000 entries highlighting trends in AI, women-led startups, and sustainable business. AI becomes essential for startups Entrepreneurs are increasingly relying on…

Programs
American Exchange Group Acquires VENUS Fashion

American Exchange Group Acquires VENUS Fashion

The fashion industry has witnessed another significant consolidation as American Exchange Group (AXNY) announced its acquisition of VENUS Fashion, a beloved women’s fashion retailer that has been serving style-conscious customers for over four decades. This strategic acquisition represents a pivotal…

FashionNews
Claire’s Enters Chapter 11 with $1–10 Billion Debt

Claire’s Enters Chapter 11 with Billion Dollar Debt

Claire’s, the iconic accessories retailer beloved by generations of teens and tweens, has entered a new and uncertain chapter after announcing it has commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The…

FashionNews
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