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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 Luxury Shopping Slowdown in China, Bloomberg Reports

The Luxury Shopping Slowdown in China, Bloomberg Reports

The luxury market in China, once a booming sector for European brands, is now facing a significant downturn. Despite expectations of a resurgence following the lifting of strict Covid restrictions, luxury spending in China has not only failed to rebound…

LuxuryNews
Is Sephora's Savings Event Worth it?

Is Sephora Savings Event Worth It in 2025?

As the holiday season approaches, beauty enthusiasts are again preparing for the highly anticipated Sephora Savings Event. However, evaluating whether this sale is worth it is more important or if waiting for Black Friday or other brand-specific promotions might yield…

FAQStrategy
Tiffany & Co. Opens New Flagship Store in Miami Beach

Tiffany & Co. Opens New Flagship Store in Miami Beach

Tiffany & Co recently inaugurated a new flagship store at the prestigious Bal Harbour Shops in Miami Beach, FL. This flagship store will feature Tiffany’s latest and most coveted collections, aimed at captivating both long-time patrons and new customers. The…

LuxuryNews
True Religion

True Religion New Strategic U.S. Retail Expansion

True Religion has announced opening three new stores in November 2024 in key locations, including the North Star Mall in San Antonio, Texas; Orland Square in Orland Park, Illinois; and Kings Plaza in Brooklyn, New York. The brand, which already…

NewsRetail
AliExpress Opens to U.S. Sellers Through AliExpressDirect

AliExpress Opens to U.S. Sellers Through AliExpressDirect

AliExpress launched its marketplace platform for US sellers just before the 2024 holiday season. This new initiative, AliExpressDirect, provides U.S. retailers with an exciting opportunity to reach an international customer base with 0% commission and zero onboarding costs during the…

NewsRetail
The RealReal CEO Exits After Less Than Two Years

The RealReal CEO Exits After Less Than Two Years

The RealReal, a leader in the booming luxury resale market, has announced a major leadership shift as Rati Sahi Levesque takes over as CEO following John Koryl’s departure. Koryl, who served as CEO for less than two years, exits amid…

LuxuryNews
First-Ever Official Batmobile Tumbler Hits the Market

First-Ever Official Batmobile Tumbler Hits the Market

Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) and Relevance International have launched sale allocations for the first-ever officially sanctioned replica of the Tumbler, the iconic vehicle driven by Batman in Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed The Dark Knight Trilogy. “Owning a Tumbler is the ultimate opportunity…

LuxuryNews
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