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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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Business Law for Retail Innovators: Key Regulations You Can't Ignore

Business Law for Retail Innovators: Key Regulations You Can’t Ignore

As a retail innovator, understanding the complex landscape of business law is essential for safeguarding your enterprise. From local trading standards to international regulations, the legal framework governing retail operations is intricate and expansive. Whether you’re just starting out or…

FAQLaw
The Most Expensive Engagement Rings Ever Bought

The Most Expensive Engagement Rings Ever Bought

When you look at the highest-priced engagement rings ever bought, the list is filled with names and designs that keep coming back in style feeds. From rare pink diamonds to bold emerald cuts, the market value and story behind each…

FashionNews
How $71 Million Debt Led Frank And Oak to Close Stores

How $71 Million Debt Led Frank And Oak to Close Stores

Montreal-based apparel retailer Frank and Oak announced it will shutter nine stores across Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia by May 7, 2025, as part of a court-supervised restructuring process to address $71 million in debt. The move shows mounting challenges in…

Retail
Why 50% of Fashion Executives Are Betting on Generative AI

Why 50% of Fashion Executives Are Betting on Generative AI

The global fashion industry faces a pivotal year in 2025, marked by economic headwinds, shifting consumer priorities, and transformative opportunities, according to McKinsey & Company’s State of Fashion 2025 report and related analyses. With revenue growth projected to stabilize at low single-digit rates, brands…

Insights
How U.S. Households Shop Across 39 Retailers Annually

How U.S. Households Shop Across 39 Top Retailers

The average U.S. household now shops across 39 unique retailers each year, with omnichannel shoppers spending nearly twice as much as single-channel shoppers, according to a 2025 report by Circana LLC. This shift underscores the evolving retail landscape, where consumers blend online convenience, in-store…

Insights
SEEN’s 100% Growth Clinches 1,400 Ulta Stores as Dermatologist-Approved Leader

SEEN Launches into 1,400 Ulta Stores as Dermatologist-Approved Leader

Dermatologist-developed hair care brand SEEN has announced an exclusive partnership with Ulta Beauty, expanding its presence to all 1,400+ Ulta locations nationwide. This move follows a successful trial in 700 stores since 2023 and underscores the brand’s rapid ascent in the “skinification” of haircare—a trend merging scalp health…

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