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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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The Body Shop goes into administration in UK

The Body Shop Enters Administration in UK

The Body Shop, a once pioneering ethical cosmetics retailer in the UK, has entered administration, casting uncertainty over the future of its 200 stores and the livelihoods of approximately 2,000 employees. This development comes shortly after the company was acquired…

Beauty
Nautical Style Explained

Nautical Style: Definition & Examples

Nautical fashion is a style that draws inspiration from the maritime world, incorporating elements such as stripes, anchors, sailboats, and rope details into clothing and accessories. It is a timeless and classic style that has been popular for decades. Nautical…

GlossaryStrategy
mob wife aesthetic

TikTok’s Controversial ‘Mob Wife’ Aesthetic, Explained

The “Mob Wife Aesthetic” is a fashion trend characterized by its bold and glamorous style, often associated with the luxurious and sometimes ostentatious lifestyle of mobsters’ wives. This aesthetic has seen a resurgence in popularity, particularly among Generation Z on…

Fashion
How do you identify luxury brands?

10 Key Features of Luxury Brands

Luxury brands are synonymous with elegance, sophistication, and exclusivity. They represent the epitome of quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. Understanding the key features of luxury brands is essential for consumers who seek to indulge in the finest products and…

FashionStrategy
Target relaunches Up&Up private label

Target relaunches Up&Up private label

Target’s private label up&up expands product lineup with hundreds of new and improved everyday essentials. The up&up brand, known as Target’s own, promises customer satisfaction with a return policy that allows exchanges or refunds within one year of purchase with…

Retail
What Is Pay-By-Bank?

The Future of Payments: Pay-by-Bank is Here

Pay-by-Bank Payments, also known as bank transfers or direct debits, are a type of payment method that allows consumers to make purchases directly from their bank accounts. This payment option eliminates the need for credit cards or cash, providing a…

PaymentsStrategy
Quarters (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) Explained

Quarters (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) in Retail: Explained

A quarter is a 3-month period, and is usually used in retail to budget and report sales, each quarter represents a three-month phase in the retail cycle they are used for organizing a retailer’s financial and operational planning in the…

Strategy
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