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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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Spanx names new CEO

Spanx names new CEO

Spanx, the lifestyle and shapewear leader, has appointed Caroline (Cricket) Whitton as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Jeanne Jackson as Executive Chair. Whitton, who previously excelled as Spanx’s President and Chief Growth Officer, has been instrumental in the brand’s  digital…

BusinessFashion
Stanley water bottle class action lawsuit

Stanley water bottle maker sued over lead, class action lawsuit

The company behind the Stanley brand of cups, Pacific Market International LLC (PMI), is currently embroiled in a lawsuit over allegations of false advertising and fraud concerning lead content in their popular tumblers. The class action lawsuit, filed on February…

Law
9 Ways Technology Is Changing the Shopping Experience

9 Ways Technology Is Changing the Shopping Experience

Retail has come a long way since its humble beginnings. From the days of bartering and trading goods to the rise of brick-and-mortar stores and now the digital age of e-commerce, the retail industry has constantly evolved to meet consumers’…

Technology
72% of shoppers stay loyal to retailers that offer free returns

The Power of Free Returns: Building Customer Loyalty (2024)

Securing customer loyalty is essential for enduring business prosperity. Retailers are increasingly adopting strategies to nurture this loyalty, and one compelling approach is the provision of complimentary return policies. A recent study by SAP Emarsys Customer Engagement revealed that 72%…

Insights
Why H&M CEO leaves company

H&M CEO makes surprise exit

Helena Helmersson abruptly resigned as CEO of H&M. As the leader of the world’s second-largest clothing retailer, she concludes her four-year leadership role and a 26-year career at the company, surprising both the fashion industry and investors. Citing a need…

Retail
something navy closes

Why Something Navy was acquired for $1

Created by fashion influencer Arielle Charnas in 2020, Something Navy initially experienced great commercial success during the pandemic. However, the brand has recently faced a dip in sales and a significant number of employees have left the company.  Something Navy…

Fashion
The Largest Retailers in Canada

Top 10 Largest Retailers in Canada

In the vibrant Canadian retail market, numerous companies compete for consumer spending, offering a wide range of products and services. From groceries and household items to clothing, electronics, and home renovation materials, these retail giants play a significant role in…

AnalysisStrategy
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