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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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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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EU toughens safety rules on Chinese fashion retailer Shein

EU toughens safety rules on Chinese fashion retailer Shein

The European Union has recently intensified its oversight of Shein, a Chinese-founded fast-fashion retailer, by incorporating it into a list of digital platforms subject to stringent safety regulations. This move is part of the EU’s broader strategy to ensure online…

Fashion
Showrooming Shoppers

Showrooming Shoppers: Definition & Meaning

Showrooming is a consumer behavior where shoppers visit physical retail stores to examine, try on, and research products before leaving to find and purchase the same or similar items online at a lower price. This practice has become increasingly popular…

EducationGlossary
Retail Business: Definition & Meaning

Retail Business: Definition & Meaning

Retail is the sale of goods and services to consumers, typically in small quantities, for personal or household consumption. Retail businesses are the final link in the supply chain, purchasing products from wholesalers or manufacturers and selling them directly to…

FAQGlossary
CM Design Agency Launches LIFE BY DESIGN Podcast

CM Design Agency Launches LIFE BY DESIGN Podcast

The LIFE BY DESIGN podcast aims to provide valuable resources and guidance for underserved fashion designers looking to build scalable brands. Hosted by Charmaine Mischel, a Fashion Designer and Brand Consultant with extensive experience in the NY Fashion Industry, it…

Fashion
What Is Fashion Merchandising?

What Is Fashion Merchandising? (Jobs and Career)

Fashion merchandising is a dynamic field that ensures the latest styles and trends reach the consumer, integrating aspects of trend forecasting, product buying, marketing, and selling. However, as with any vibrant sector, fashion merchandising has benefits and challenges. This blog…

FAQStrategy
What is the retailer?

What is a Retailer? Pros & Cons

Retailers play a crucial role in the consumer market, acting as the final link in the supply chain that puts products in consumers’ hands. This vital position comes with its unique set of advantages and challenges. Let’s explore what makes…

FAQStrategy
Marc Jacobs ends use of reptile and ostrich

Marc Jacobs ends use of reptile and ostrich

Marc Jacobs has decided to cease using skins from crocodiles, lizards, ostriches, snakes, and other wildlife in its fashion collections. The news comes after a growing list of top designers and retailers—including Burberry, Chanel, Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenberg, Jean…

Luxury
Ru21 to close 540 stores

Rue21 to close 540 stores

Rue21, a teen apparel retailer, has announced closing all its 540 stores across 45 states. This decision follows the company’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the third time. At its zenith in 2013, rue21 boasted 1,000 stores but…

NewsRetail
Shein Shoppers can Now Make Returns at Forever 21

Shein Shoppers can Now Make Returns at Forever 21

Shein shoppers have been granted a new convenience in their shopping experience: They can now return their purchases at Forever 21 stores across the United States. This news is part of a broader partnership between Shein and Forever 21 to…

Retail
Garage opens 100th store in the US amid retail expansion

Garage opens 100th store in the US amid retail expansion

GARAGE, under the banner of Groupe Dynamite Inc (GDI), celebrated the inauguration of its 100th store on May 2, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. This opening highlights the brand’s determined push for growth, known for appealing to Gen Z shoppers with…

Fashion
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