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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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How To Create A Product Barcode

How To Create A Product Barcode

Creating a barcode for your products can be a simple and efficient process that offers numerous benefits, such as improved inventory control, cost savings, and increased accuracy. There are two main approaches to creating barcodes: generating them in-house using online…

Retail
How Luxury Brands Are Enhancing Customer Experience with AI

How Luxury Brands Are Enhancing Customer Experience with AI

AI technology is making significantly enhancements to the luxury retail experience for customers by offering personalized and efficient services. With the ability for luxury brands to better analyze data collected from various touchpoints, including social media, online browsing history, and…

Retail
5 Consumer Trends Marketers Need to Know

5 Consumer Trends Marketers Need to Know

In today’s rapidly evolving marketing landscape, it is crucial for marketers to stay ahead of consumer trends to maintain relevance and drive success. One effective way for marketers to stay informed about consumer trends is by regularly monitoring and analyzing…

RetailTrends
13 Important Factors To Consider With Product Labels

13 Important Factors To Consider With Product Labels

Product labels serve as a vital tool in attracting customers and providing them with essential information about a product. Designing a product label correctly is important for several reasons, including differentiating the product from competitors, conveying crucial information, and creating…

Strategy
Versace cuts ties with luxury hotel after 25 years

Versace cuts ties with luxury hotel after 25 years

The iconic Palazzo Versace hotel on the Gold Coast of Australia is set to undergo a significant transformation as the House of Versace, an international fashion powerhouse, has decided not to renew its branding agreement with the hotel’s owner, Dong…

Luxury
The Body Shop CEO steps down

The Body Shop CEO steps down

The Body Shop’s CEO, David Boynton, has recently announced his decision to step down after five years at the helm of the company. While the exact reason for his departure remains undisclosed, there are several factors that could have contributed…

Retail
Amina Muaddi

Amina Muaddi to open permanent shop at Harrods

Amina Muaddi, the renowned Jordanian-Romanian accessory designer based in Paris, is set to open her first permanent retail destination at the luxury department store Harrods in London. The 1,000-square-foot shop-in-shop will be unveiled on April 20, showcasing the label’s signature…

Retail
The Future of Luxury Fashion Resale

The Future of Luxury Fashion Resale

The future of fashion resale is looking promising as the industry continues to evolve and adapt to the changing needs and preferences of consumers. The global secondhand market is expected to nearly double by 2027, driven by factors such as…

EducationLuxury
TikTok Introduces New Content Paywall For Creators

TikTok Introduces New Content Paywall For Creators

TikTok has recently introduced a new feature called “Series,” which allows creators to post exclusive content behind a paywall. This innovative feature enables content creators to monetize their videos by offering premium content to their fans, who can purchase access…

Marketing
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