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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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Top 10 UGG Competitors & Alternatives

Top 10 UGG Competitors & Alternatives

UGG (owned by Deckers Brands) has evolved from a niche Australian surf staple into a global lifestyle icon. However, its transition to mass market production has created a fragmented market where competitors now challenge UGG on heritage, quality, and “cool”…

Footwear
Top 10 Beauty Brands by Website Traffic

Top 10 Beauty Brands by Website Traffic

This RB report presents an in depth analysis of the top 10 beauty brands based on their website traffic as of December 2025. Leveraging data from SEMRush’s “Beauty & Cosmetics” category, this document provides insights into the digital landscape of…

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Top 10 Luxury Brands by Website Traffic

Top 10 Jewelry & Luxury Brands by Website Traffic

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the top 10 luxury brands ranked by their website traffic as of December 2025. The data, sourced from SEMRush’s “Jewelry & Luxury Products” and “Apparel & Fashion” categories, offers valuable insights into the…

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Ray Ban Meta Gen 2 Makes Smart Glasses Practical

Ray Ban Meta Gen 2 Makes Smart Glasses Practical

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 takes what worked in Gen 1 and finally makes it feel like true everyday eyewear, not just a cool gadget. With up to 2x battery life, sharper 3K video, smarter AI features and expanded frame options,…

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