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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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Year-Over-Year (YoY) Definition & Examples

Year-Over-Year (YoY) Definition & Examples

One key metric that retailers and analysts heavily rely on is Year-Over-Year (YoY) growth. This financial comparison tool offers invaluable insights by evaluating changes in various data points, such as revenue, sales volumes, or profit margins, from one year to…

GlossaryStrategy
Haute Couture: Definition & Examples

Haute Couture: Definition & Examples

The haute couture industry, known for its exclusive, custom-fitted clothing, has shown significant growth and relevance in the fashion world. As of 2020, the global Haute Couture market was valued at USD 11,460 million and is projected to reach USD…

GlossaryStrategy
29 Best Women's Designer Clutch Bags

29 Best Clutch Bags 2024

From red carpet events to casual outings, several female celebrities have been spotted embracing this trend with their choice of exquisite designer clutches. The 29 Best Women’s Designer Clutch Bags combine functionality with exquisite design, making them coveted items for…

Consumer & Shopping TrendsHandbags
Is SHEIN Shutting Down In 2024 Rumor Debunked

Is SHEIN Shutting Down?

Rumors have been swirling online that the massively popular fast fashion retailer Shein is set to close its doors for good in March 2024. Social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter (now known as X) have been abuzz with speculation,…

FAQFashion
Luxury brands aim to open more retail stores in airports

Luxury brands aim to open more retail stores in airports

Gone are the days when airport shopping was limited to convenience stores, newsstands, and souvenir shops. Today, major airports like San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) have…

InsightsLuxury
DressX Founders

DRESSX Gen AI Enables Virtual Try-on for Clothing

DRESSX, the largest digital fashion company, has recently launched DRESSX Gen AI – an innovative generative AI technology that enables users to create personalized digital fashion looks within seconds based on text prompts. This AI solution utilizes Generative Adversarial Networks…

Technology
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