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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 Shopping Apps Everyone’s Downloading This Year

Top 10 Shopping Apps Everyone’s Downloading This Year

The new retail race isn’t about malls or websites, it’s about who owns your screen time. China-born ultra-value powerhouses are storming the market, led by Temu and Shein, which have dethroned long-time e-commerce giants in global downloads and active users.…

Retail
Top 10 Hermès Competitors for Designer Handbags

Top 10 Hermès Competitors for Designer Handbags

Hermès stands as the apex predator in the ultra luxury segment, particularly renowned for its iconic handbags like the Birkin and Kelly, which are not merely accessories but significant investments. The brand’s identity is rooted in supreme artisanal quality, exclusivity,…

FashionInsights
Top 10 AI-Powered Virtual Try-On Shopping Tech in 2026

Top 10 AI-Powered Virtual Try-On Shopping Tech in 2026

This RB report details the top virtual try-on technologies based on a comprehensive sentiment analysis of users’ responses across social media platforms. The findings indicate strong consumer acceptance of VTO features that deliver high realism, inclusivity, and a seamless user…

BeautyFashion
Key Differences between Nano Influencers vs. Micro Influencers

Key Differences between Nano Influencers vs. Micro Influencers

In the evolving landscape of influencer marketing, brands often choose between various tiers of influencers to achieve their marketing objectives. Among these, nano influencers and micro influencers have gained significant traction due to their perceived authenticity and higher engagement rates…

FAQSocial Media
The Top 10 Most Controversial Fashion Brands

The Top 10 Most Controversial Fashion Brands

The fashion industry, a global powerhouse of creativity and commerce, has increasingly found itself under intense scrutiny regarding its ethical, social, and environmental practices. From labor exploitation and environmental degradation to cultural insensitivity and misleading marketing, brands are being held…

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