Author Profile

Jeanel Alvarado

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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…

  • News
  • Beauty
  • Retail
  • Featured
  • Fashion

About

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.

Latest Stories

Articles by Jeanel Alvarado

Top 10 Mulberry Competitors & Alternatives

Top 10 Mulberry Competitors & Alternatives

This RB report provides a comprehensive ranking of the top 10 competitors and alternatives to Mulberry, the iconic British luxury lifestyle brand. Founded in 1971, Mulberry is synonymous with “Modern Heritage,” characterized by its Somerset roots, high quality leather craftsmanship,…

Insights
Top 10 Jones Road Beauty Competitors and Alternatives

Top 10 Jones Road Beauty Competitors and Alternatives

This RB report provides a comprehensive analysis and ranking of the top 10 competitors and alternatives to Jones Road Beauty. Founded by makeup artist Bobbi Brown, Jones Road Beauty is renowned for its “no makeup makeup” philosophy, clean ingredient standards,…

Insights
Top 10 Schiaparelli Competitors & Alternatives

Top 10 Schiaparelli Competitors & Alternatives

This RB report provides a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape for the haute couture house Schiaparelli. In an era where the brand has been dramatically revitalized under the creative direction of Daniel Roseberry, understanding its key competitors is crucial…

Insights
Top 10 Stella McCartney Competitors & Alternatives

Top 10 Stella McCartney Competitors & Alternatives

Stella McCartney stands as a pioneer in luxury fashion, distinguished by its unwavering commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, notably its avoidance of leather, fur, skins, or feathers. This RB report provides a comprehensive analysis of Stella McCartney’s top 10…

InsightsLuxury
Top 10 Jo Malone London Competitor & Alternatives

Top 10 Jo Malone London Competitor & Alternatives

Jo Malone London has established itself as a hallmark of British luxury, renowned for its elegant fragrances, minimalist aesthetic, and unique scent layering philosophy. This RB report provides a comprehensive analysis of Jo Malone London’s top 10 competitors and alternatives…

Insights
Top 10 Fashion and Retail Lawsuits to Watch in 2026

Top 10 Fashion and Retail Lawsuits to Watch in 2026

The fashion and retail industries are entering 2026 amidst a flurry of high stakes legal battles. From intellectual property disputes and “dupe” culture clashes to massive antitrust investigations and environmental “greenwashing” claims, these cases are set to redefine the boundaries…

Retail
Top 10 Fashion and Retail Bankruptcies to Watch in 2026

Top 10 Fashion and Retail Bankruptcies to Watch in 2026

The retail and fashion landscape has faced significant turbulence throughout 2025 and into early 2026. High interest rates, shifting consumer behavior, and the fallout from aggressive debt fueled acquisitions have pushed several iconic brands and massive retail groups into Chapter…

Insights
RETAILBOSS DISCOVERY

What are you looking for?

Search the stories, companies and ideas shaping retail.

Start exploring

Esc to close · Tab to navigateOpen full results →