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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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Costco’s Online Competitor Boxed.com., Files For Bankruptcy

Costco’s Online Competitor Boxed.com., Files For Bankruptcy

The online bulk retailer, Boxed.com that had once experienced significant growth during the Covid-19 pandemic, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 2, 2023. The company, which was founded in 2013, went public in 2021 after merging with special-purpose acquisition…

Retail
Express faces NYSE delisting

Express faces NYSE delisting

Express Inc., a well-known fashion retailer, faces delisting from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) due to its inability to meet the required trading criteria. The NYSE had notified Express in September that it had breached compliance with its continued…

FashionRetail
Bed Bath & Beyond sued by former CEO

Bed Bath & Beyond sued by former CEO

Former Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Mark Tritton has filed a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of failing to honor his $6.765 million severance agreement. Tritton was ousted as CEO in June, following missed earnings and the company’s decision…

Retail
Bath & Body Works Launches Skincare Brand Moxy

Bath & Body Works Launches Skincare Brand Moxy

Bath & Body Works, a renowned brand in the personal care and home fragrance industry, has recently launched an entirely new product line called Moxy. This innovative collection focuses on skincare, haircare, and wellness products, marking a significant expansion for…

Beauty
Neiman Marcus Group Goes Fur-Free

Neiman Marcus Group Goes Fur-Free

Neiman Marcus Group, a leading luxury fashion retailer, has announced its commitment to a fur-free future by 2023. In June 2022, the company adopted a new Animal Welfare Policy and pledged to eliminate fur products from its assortments, including Neiman…

Retail
Lululemon shares up more than 10% after reporting Q4

Lululemon shares up more than 10% after reporting Q4

Lululemon Athletica, a leading athletic apparel company, has continued to dominate the market with its impressive performance in 2022. The company’s revenue for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2023, exceeded expectations, reaching $8.1 billion. This represents a 30% increase…

Fashion
Bankrupt Morphe Owner Agrees to $690 Million Acquisition

Bankrupt Morphe Owner Agrees to $690 Million Acquisition

Morphe, a Los Angeles-based cosmetics and beauty manufacturer founded in 2008, faced bankruptcy due to liquidity and operational issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in consumer beauty habits, and the termination of partnerships with certain influencers. Forma Brands, Morphe‘s…

Beauty
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