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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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The LUCID Number: What is it & How To Get It

LUCID Number for Selling Packaged Goods in Germany

If you’re a business selling packaged goods in Germany, obtaining a LUCID number is a legal requirement under the German Packaging Act (VerpackG). This guide will walk you through the process, including relevant links and resources to help you comply with the law.…

Strategy
MINISO's Opens New Vancouver Flagship Store in Richmond

MINISO’s Opens New Vancouver Flagship Store in Richmond

MINISO announced the opening of their vibrant pink-themed flagship store at CF Richmond Centre in Richmond, British Columbia. This new location spans 3,500 square feet and offers an immersive experience for shoppers who relish aesthetically captivating and unique shopping environments.…

FashionNews
GU Launches US E-Commerce Site, App and Opens First US Flagship

GU Opens First US Flagship, E-Commerce Site, and App

GU, a sister brand of UNIQLO and part of the Fast Retailing Group, proudly announced the launch of its US e-commerce site and app, alongside the grand opening of its first permanent flagship store in the United States, located at…

Retail
Mosaic Brands Shuts Down 200+ Stores and Five Beloved Brands

Mosaic Brands Shuts Down 200+ Stores and Five Beloved Brands

One of the country’s largest fashion retailers, Mosaic Brands is closing over 200 stores and pulling the plug on five well-known brands: Rockmans, Autograph, Crossroads, W.Lane, and BeMe. This sweeping closure impacts both brick-and-mortar stores and their corresponding e-commerce operations,…

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