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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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Saks Introduces New Electric Cars Category for Luxury Shoppers

Saks Introduces New Electric Cars Category for Luxury Shoppers

Saks, a premier luxury e-commerce platform, announced its partnership with Lucid Motors, an American manufacturer of luxury electric vehicles. This collaboration, launched in February 2024, is Saks’ first venture into the electric vehicle (EV) market, reflecting the retailer’s innovative approach…

BusinessLuxury
60 Percent of US Shoppers Used Split-Payment Options

Report: 60% of US Shoppers Used Split-Payment Options

As of the latest reports, split-payment options have seen a significant surge in popularity among US shoppers. According to the PYMNTS Intelligence report, 60% of consumers have utilized these flexible payment methods within the past year, indicating a strong trend…

Insights
AliExpress partners with Vogue for UK Livestream Shopping

AliExpress partners with Vogue for UK Livestream Shopping

AliExpress, the Chinese marketplace platform owned by Alibaba, invites UK influencers to try livestreaming e-commerce. The new livestream service, which will operate through a partnership with Vogue Business, allows shoppers to interact with local models, actors, and TV personalities. Former…

EcommerceNews
The Best Luxury Tote Bags

The 35 Best Luxury Tote Bags of 2024

Welcome to the epitome of style and utility combined—discover our carefully curated list of the Best Luxury Tote Bags of 2024. Tote bags have transcended their humble beginnings to become symbols of fashion and functionality for the modern individual. As…

Consumer & Shopping Trends
68% of consumers take pleasure in retail therapy

Report: 68% of consumers take pleasure in retail therapy

In an age where economic uncertainties loom large and stress levels are at an all-time high, it’s no wonder that many find pleasure in the welcoming arms of retail therapy. The Bazaarvoice 2024 Shopper Preference Report states that a striking…

Insights
15 Best Luxury Tennis Bags for 2024

15 Best Luxury Tennis Bags For 2024

The world of tennis has seen a stylish evolution, with celebrities and players alike embracing luxury tennis bags as part of their courtside fashion. Notably, Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner made headlines when he arrived at Wimbledon’s center court on…

Consumer & Shopping Trends
The 10 Best Website For Cosmetics in Canada

The 10 Best Website For Cosmetics in Canada (2024 Ranking)

Discover the ultimate destination for all your beauty desires with our curated list of the 10 best websites for cosmetics in Canada. Whether you’re a makeup enthusiast or just embarking on your beauty journey, these top-ranking Canadian websites offer an…

Ecommerce
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