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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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Chanel boss dismisses IPO rumour ‘to rest’

Chanel boss dismisses IPO rumour ‘to rest’

Chanel, the iconic French luxury fashion house, has recently dismissed rumors of planning an initial public offering (IPO). In an interview with the Financial Times, the company’s CEO, Leena Nair, confirmed that Chanel will continue to operate as a private…

Retail
SHEIN provides FIDM students with $40,000 scholarships

SHEIN provides FIDM students with $40,000 scholarships

Fast fashion e-retailer Shein has recently partnered with the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) to launch a scholarship program and design course for students. This collaboration, known as the SHEIN X Project Launchpad, aims to provide aspiring designers…

EducationFashion
Katy Perry v Katie Perry: Singer Loses Fashion Trademark Battle

Katy Perry v Katie Perry: Singer Loses Fashion Trademark Battle

Pop star Katy Perry recently lost a trademark battle against Australian fashion designer Katie Taylor, who sells clothes under her maiden name, Katie Perry. The case revolved around the infringement of Taylor’s trademark by Katy Perry’s merchandise, which was sold…

Retail
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Closing Sales Event Begin

Bed Bath & Beyond’s Closing Sales Event Begin

Store closing sales have begun across all Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY locations nationwide, following the announcement of Bed Bath & Beyond’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on April 23. The company has confirmed that all 360 Bed Bath…

Retail
Anthropologie makes new leadership appointments

Anthropologie makes new leadership appointments

Anthropologie Group, the American lifestyle brand, recently announced new leadership appointments as part of its strategy to position itself for continued growth following its 30th anniversary. Tricia Smith, Global CEO of Anthropologie Group, expressed her excitement about the new leaders,…

Retail
SKIMS Appoints Tara Shanahan as SVP of Retail

SKIMS Appoints Tara Shanahan as SVP of Retail

Tara Shanahan, an experienced retail executive, has recently been appointed as the Senior Vice President of Retail at SKIMS, a leading fashion brand. With a strong background in the retail industry, Tara is expected to bring valuable insights and expertise…

Retail
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