Author Profile

Jeanel Alvarado

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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…

  • News
  • Retail
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Featured

About

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.

Latest Stories

Articles by Jeanel Alvarado

Five Men’s Skincare Trends To Know For 2023

Five Men’s Skincare Trends To Know For 2023

The men’s skincare and personal care market is booming due to several factors that have contributed to the increased demand for these products. The trend is expected to continue driving the market’s growth, with the global men’s personal care market…

BeautyTrends
3 Costly Mistakes Haircare Brands Must Avoid

3 Costly Mistakes Haircare Brands Must Avoid

In the competitive world of haircare, brands must be cautious to avoid costly mistakes that can damage their reputation and lead to dissatisfied customers. One way that brands can maintain their reputation is by conducting thorough research and development before…

BeautyStrategy
The Rise of Designer Resale Sites

The Rise of Designer Resale Sites

The rise of designer resale websites has revolutionized the luxury goods market, offering a sustainable and accessible alternative to traditional retail. The global luxury resale market was valued at US$32.61 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach US$51.77 billion by…

LuxuryRetail
Handbag Market to Grow by 14.1 Billion Dollars, Say Report

Handbag Market to Grow by 14.1 Billion Dollars, Say Report

Technavio, a leading market research firm, recently released a comprehensive report on the global handbag market. The study provides an in-depth analysis of the market’s drivers, trends, and challenges, as well as historical data from 2017 to 2021. According to…

Retail
Why are luxury brands launching Spotify playlists?

Why are luxury brands launching Spotify playlists?

Luxury brands are launching Spotify playlists to showcase their unique identities and engage with consumers through shared music interests. By creating and maintaining a profile on the popular music streaming platform, these brands can express the personality of their products…

Retail
The allure of counterfeit goods among Gen Z shoppers

The allure of counterfeit goods among Gen Z shoppers

The rise of counterfeit goods among Generation Z has become a significant concern for luxury brands. This tech-savvy generation, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is increasingly attracted to fake products due to various factors such as affordability, easy…

LuxuryRetail
RETAILBOSS DISCOVERY

What are you looking for?

Search the stories, companies and ideas shaping retail.

Start exploring

Esc to close · Tab to navigateOpen full results →