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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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Kenzo vs Kenz Legal Battle Over Skincare Brand

Kenzo vs Kenz Legal Battle Over Skincare Brand

Kenzo and Kenz Beauty are two distinct brands that have recently found themselves in a legal dispute. Kenzo, a French luxury fashion house, was founded in 1970 by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada and is owned by the parent company LVMH…

Beauty
Retail layoffs in January spiked 3225%, says report

U.S. Retail Layoffs Rise Sharply in Early 2023

The retail industry has been significantly impacted by layoffs as companies rush to reduce costs amidst concerns of an impending recession and the effects of inflation. Several major retail companies have already announced job cuts, primarily affecting corporate employees. However,…

BusinessNews
Twitter removes legacy verification check marks

Twitter removes legacy verification check marks

Twitter has announced that it will begin phasing out its legacy verified program and removing the blue checkmarks associated with verified accounts starting on April 1st. The move comes as part of the company’s shift towards its Twitter Blue subscription…

Marketing
Sephora at Kohl’s to open 250 locations in 2023

Sephora at Kohl’s to open 250 locations in 2023

Sephora, a leading beauty retailer, is set to open 250 new locations at Kohl’s stores throughout 2023. This expansion is part of a strategic partnership between the two companies, which aims to bring prestige beauty products to millions of Kohl’s…

RetailSephora
Levi’s Begins Testing AI-Generated Models

Levi’s Begins Testing AI-Generated Models

The renowned apparel company behind the Levi’s brand, Levi Strauss & Co., has recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with Lalaland.ai, a digital fashion studio specializing in AI-generated models. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the way Levi’s showcases its clothing line…

FashionTechnology
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