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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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Square Launches Square Loans For Canadian Small Retailers

Square Launches Square Loans For Canadian Small Retailers

Square, a leading financial services company, has expanded its Square Loans program for small businesses in Canada. This move aims to provide Canadian entrepreneurs with easier access to funding and help them grow their businesses. Square Loans offers customized loan…

Retail
The Workshop at Macy’s

The Workshop at Macy’s Returns For 2022 Programming

The Workshop at Macy’s, the retail industry’s longest-running vendor accelerator program, is returning for its 2022 programming with a new class of 25 entrepreneurs and an enhanced curriculum. The program, which focuses on diverse, women-owned, LGBTQ-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises, aims…

DiversityFashion
Will Digital Tags Be The Answer to Transparency in Fashion?

Will Digital Tags Be The Answer to Transparency in Fashion?

Digital clothing price labels have the potential to significantly contribute to sustainable fashion retailing. Companies like Digety and Ynvisible are revolutionizing the fashion industry by providing reusable digital price labels that address the needs of sustainable clothing and fashion. One…

Sustainability
Japanese Luxury Recommerce Firm Launches Allu USA

Japanese Luxury Recommerce Firm Launches Allu USA

Japanese luxury recommerce company, The Valuence Group, has expanded its global reach with the launch of ALLU USA on April 26, 2022. This new venture introduces an English language eCommerce site and selling studio, catering to the growing trends in…

FashionLuxury
MADAM by Madam C.J. Walker Launches In Walmart

MADAM by Madam C.J. Walker Launches In Walmart

MADAM by Madam C.J. Walker, a new hair care line inspired by the iconic trailblazer and first self-made female millionaire in America, has launched in Walmart stores across the country. The brand, which pays homage to Madam C.J. Walker’s revolutionary…

BeautyRetail
Adore Me Launches Sustainable Fashion Marketplace

Adore Me Launches Sustainable Fashion Marketplace

Lingerie brand Adore Me has officially launched a new sustainable fashion marketplace, Sustainabl.com, to make eco-friendly shopping more accessible and convenient for consumers. This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote sustainability within the fashion industry, aligning with…

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