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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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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
H&M Group plans to refurbish 250 of its stores worldwide

H&M Group plans to refurbish 250 of its stores worldwide

H&M Group has announced plans to refurbish 250 of its stores worldwide by the year 2024. This strategic initiative underscores the company’s commitment to not only maintaining but elevating the physical retail environment amidst a rapidly evolving retail landscape. Helmersson,…

Fashion
CHI Haircare Launches Official TikTok Shop

CHI Haircare Launches TikTok Shop

CHI Haircare, the professional haircare industry has officially launched its TikTok Shop. This strategic move was announced to bring CHI Haircare’s innovative products closer to the vibrant and trend-savvy TikTok community, offering a seamless shopping experience directly on the popular…

BeautyHair care
Crush, The New Eau De Parfum From MCM

MCM Launches MCM Crush Fragrance In Stores

German luxury fashion house MCM has launched a new fragrance that embodies its heritage of sophisticated rebellion: MCM CRUSH. This scent is custom-tailored for the fearless rulebreakers and forward-thinking trailblazers who dare to shatter boundaries and create unforgettable memories. Inspired…

Beauty
Differences Between Coach vs. Coach Outlet

Differences Between Coach vs. Coach Outlet

Everyone’s talking about Coach and Coach Outlet, what’s the difference? Both come from the same brand but serve something different for shoppers. We’re diving into what makes each unique, from the high-end vibe of Coach to the great deals at…

AnalysisGlossary
Mario Valentino Vs Valentino Garavani: What’s The Difference?

Mario Valentino Vs Valentino Garavani

The names Mario Valentino and Valentino Garavani often cause confusion due to their shared surname. However, these are two distinct entities with unique identities and contributions to the fashion industry. Diving deep into their distinguished legacies reveals not just the…

GlossaryStrategy
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