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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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Helena Helmersson

Helena Helmersson

Helena Helmersson is recognized as a trailblazing executive in the global fashion industry, most recently having served as CEO of the H&M Group from 2020 to 2024. She made history as the first woman and the first non-family member to…

Leadership
Patrice Louvet

Patrice Louvet

Patrice Louvet (born 1964 in Saint-Cloud, France) is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ralph Lauren Corporation, holding the role since July 2017. He has led the global luxury company through “Next Great Chapter: Accelerate,” emphasizing brand elevation, digital…

Leadership
Stefan Larsson

Stefan Larsson

Stefan Larsson (born 1974 in Sweden) is a visionary fashion executive serving as Chief Executive Officer of PVH Corp.—parent to Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger—since February 1, 2021, where his leadership is driving strategic growth and brand transformation. Early Life…

Leadership
Lululemon Faces $240M Tariffs in 2025

Why Lululemon’s Challenges go Beyond Internal Misstep

Once celebrated for shaping the athleisure movement, Lululemon now finds itself navigating fresh headwinds as demand softens and competition rises. Lululemon is facing a wake-up call as the athleisure giant deals with significant challenges in its home market, with CEO…

Retail
Gap Unveils Beauty Line in 150 Old Navy Stores for 2025

Gap Unveils Beauty Line in 150 Old Navy Stores for 2025

Gap is making headlines with a strategic expansion set to redefine its position in the retail landscape. Gap Inc. is making a bold move into the rapidly expanding beauty market, announcing the launch of comprehensive beauty and personal care lines…

NewsRetail
Shein’s Tax Strategy Sparks Outcry in UK Fashion Industry

SHEIN Faces New Tax Scrutiny in UK as IPO Looms

The global fashion retailer SHEIN is under scrutiny again, this time facing allegations that its UK division has been shifting a vast bulk of income to its Singaporean parent company to minimize its British tax burden. The controversy erupted just…

LawNews
Vivrelle Unveils Ella AI Stylist for Luxury Fashion Members

Vivrelle Unveils Ella AI Stylist for Luxury Fashion Members

Luxury fashion platform Vivrelle has launched a cutting-edge artificial intelligence-powered stylist named Ella AI, further blurring the lines between borrowing, shopping, and resale in the luxury accessories market. Announced on September 4, 2025, via Vivrelle’s Instagram and official website, the…

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