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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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Authentic Brands Group acquires Rockport

Authentic Brands Group acquires Rockport

Authentic Brands Group, a leading brand development company, has recently made a significant move in the retail industry by acquiring the renowned footwear brand, Rockport. This acquisition is a strategic step for ABG, which already boasts an impressive portfolio of…

FootwearRetail
Shein faces lawsuit with H&M in Hong Kong

Shein faces lawsuit with H&M in Hong Kong

Fast-fashion giant Shein is once again in the legal spotlight, this time facing a lawsuit from Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M). The litigation, which has been ongoing since 2021, accuses Shein of copyright infringement. This marks another…

FashionLaw
Superdry to close eight UK franchise stores

Superdry to close eight UK franchise stores

Superdry, the renowned British fashion brand, has announced plans to close eight of its 104 stores across the UK this year. The decision comes as the company grapples with a challenging retail environment, exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis and poor…

FashionReal Estate
SherryWear designer sues Nike over patented design

SherryWear designer sues Nike over patented design

Sherry Goff, a Florida-based entrepreneur and founder of SherryWear LLC, has filed a lawsuit against global sportswear giant, Nike. The lawsuit alleges that Nike copied her patented design for a sports bra with pockets, a claim that could have significant…

FashionLaw
H&M plans to open retail stores in Brazil

H&M plans to open retail stores in Brazil

H&M has announced its plans to enter the Brazilian market in 2025, set to expand its presence in Latin America with this strategic move. The company plans to establish both physical stores and an online platform in Brazil, focusing initially…

FashionRetail
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