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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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National Outlet Shopping Day Returns at Simon Centers

National Outlet Shopping Day Returns at Simon Centers

National Outlet Shopping Day is back and bigger than ever in 2025. Simon, a leader in shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations, has announced that this year’s event will run for four consecutive days from June 12 to June 15. This marks…

NewsRetail
Depop Doubles Down on U.S. Growth with NYC Takeover

Depop Doubles Down on U.S. Growth with NYC Takeover

This June, New York City is reimagined as a vibrant playground for secondhand fashion as Depop unveils its “New York is on Depop” campaign. The initiative transforms the city into a living showcase for sustainable style, with billboards, subway stations,…

NewsRetail
Revolve Faces $50 Million Lawsuit Over Influencer Partnerships

Revolve Faces $50 Million Lawsuit Over Influencer Partnerships

Gen Z-favorite retailer Revolve is under legal fire as a $50-million class-action lawsuit alleges the brand’s influencer marketing strategy misled at least a million shoppers by disguising paid endorsements as authentic recommendations. Influencer Marketing Under the Microscope The lawsuit, filed…

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Prose Opens New AI-powered Customization Center in California

Prose Opens New AI-powered Customization Center in California

Prose, the global leader in AI-powered custom hair and skin care, has opened the doors to its brand-new West Coast Customization Center in Commerce, California. The 43,000-square-foot facility officially launched on June 5, 2025, marking Prose’s first expansion outside New…

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