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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 Stylebuy Is Making Wholesale More Accessible Online

How Stylebuy Is Making Wholesale More Accessible Online

The wholesale clothing industry has seen notable growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand for fashionable yet affordable options. Many retailers are now leveraging wholesale suppliers to obtain high-quality apparel at lower costs, stimulating market growth. The rise of…

NewsRetail
Ghanaian Designer Brand, Israella KOBLA, Partners With Hudson’s Bay

Ghanaian Designer Brand, Israella KOBLA, Partners With Hudson’s Bay

Toronto-based Ghanaian designer, Emefa Kuadey, founder of made-to-order minimalist brand @israellakobla partners with @hudsonsbay. ABOUT ISRAELLA KOBLA Launched in 2019 by British born Ghanaian designer Emefa Kuadey, the luxury made-to-order clothing and accessories brand redefines minimalism through structure and bold femininity. Inspiration for…

FashionLuxury
Footwear news and trends

Running Brand Hoka Opens First Storefront in New York

Footwear brand Hoka, renowned for its cushioned running shoes, is making a significant move by opening its first-ever retail stores. The company aims to fuel greater growth for its parent company, Deckers, through this expansion into brick-and-mortar locations. Hoka President…

FootwearRetail
How to Build Credibility & Persuade Your Audience

How to Build Credibility & Persuade Your Audience

Bianca Modo Isom, will be teaching a class on How to Build Credibility & Persuade Your Audience. Bianca is a passionate and knowledgeable best-selling author of the book “Unscarred: Prayers for Healing” and a transformational speaker who naturally creates warm…

Education
Sharon Chuter Launches UOMA Sister Brand at Walmart

Sharon Chuter Launches UOMA Sister Brand at Walmart

UOMA Beauty, a leading inclusive black-owned beauty brand, has expanded its offerings with the launch of its sister brand, UOMA by Sharon C. Founded by Nigerian-born, LA and London-based former beauty executive Sharon Chuter, UOMA by Sharon C. made its…

Retail
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