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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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Sigma Beauty Announces Partnership with Target

Sigma Beauty Announces Partnership with Target

Sigma Beauty announces its new partnership with Target, one of the largest authorities in retail. For the first time, beauty enthusiasts will be able to shop Sigma Beauty’s award-winning products at 408 select Target stores and online. Sigma Beauty’s offerings…

BeautyRetail
Sally Beauty Introduces New Texture Hair Products

Sally Beauty Introduces New Texture Hair Products

Sally Beauty, a leading beauty retailer, has recently introduced new textured hair offerings with a focus on elevating Black-founded brands. The company has a long-standing commitment to providing a wide range of pro-quality products for all hair types, including textured…

Retail
CurlyKids HairCare Launches Retail Campaign 2022

CurlyKids HairCare Launches Retail Campaign 2022

The CurlyKids HairCare campaign was photographed by renowned husband-and-wife team Creative Soul Photography, whose bestselling 2020 book Glory: Magical Visions of Black Beauty champions the celebration of culture and the beauty of black children. “Our mission as photographers is to…

BeautyRetail
IPSY Launches In Mexico With Becky G As Face of Campaign

IPSY Launches In Mexico With Becky G As Face of Campaign

IPSY, the world’s preeminent beauty subscription, today announced that it will launch in Mexico. IPSY is a Beauty For All Industries (BFA) brand, home to beauty subscriptions IPSY and BoxyCharm, as well as brand incubator Madeby Collective and personal care…

BeautyRetail
Reality TV Star Lisa Barlow Sells Beauty Brand N+B

Reality TV Star Lisa Barlow Sells Beauty Brand N+B

Lisa Barlow, a reality TV star known for her appearance on ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ and a serial entrepreneur, has sold her beauty brand N+B to Channel Op for an undisclosed amount. The brand was initially conceptualized…

Retail
Pressed Opening its 100th Retail Store Location In Boston

Pressed Opening its 100th Retail Store Location In Boston

Leading cold-pressed juice and plant-based treats brand, Pressed, celebrates the opening of its 100th store in the iconic Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The milestone store–located at 148 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02115–joins Pressed’s existing retail presence across nine states,…

Retail
How To Get Your Product Into Macy’s Stores

How To Get Your Product Into Macy’s Stores

Are you looking to get your product onto the shelves of Macy’s? You’re in luck because Macy’s is looking for minority diverse -or women-owned businesses to sell product in their stores. To be considered for the Supplier Diversity Program, you…

Strategy
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