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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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Retailers Closing the Most US Stores in 2024

Retailers Closing the Most US Stores in 2024

American retail landscape has seen a significant shift into 2024 as major retailers have strategically decided to close several of their brick-and-mortar stores across the United States. This trend is driven by the need to streamline operations and reduce costs…

Retail
Sephora Korea to Close Stores Amid Financial Losses

Sephora Korea to Close Stores Amid Financial Losses

Sephora, the renowned French cosmetics retailer, will gradually terminate operations after less than five years of presence in South Korea. Sephora is set to withdraw from the Korean market due to sustained financial losses. This decision marks the end of…

BeautyNews
How do you calculate same-store sales formula

Same-Store Sales: Definition, Formula and Example

Same-store sales, also known as comparable-store sales or “comps,” is a key performance indicator (KPI) that measures the revenue growth of a retail company’s existing stores over a specified period. This metric focuses on the sales generated by stores that…

EducationGlossary
77% U.S. Shoppers Continue to Trade Down

Report: 77% U.S. Shoppers Continue to Trade Down in 2024

According to a new McKinsey report, the trend of “trading down” among American shoppers is gaining momentum in 2024, with 77% of consumers opting for more cost-effective shopping habits. This shift in consumer behavior is largely driven by the need…

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