Jeanel Alvarado

Jeanel Alvarado is a retail strategist and trusted consultant, leveraging 15+ years of cross-disciplinary expertise in retail, e-commerce, and consumer behavior analytics. Jeanel’s thought leadership appears in TIME, Fortune, Entrepreneur, Nasdaq and US Chamber of Commerce and more, with recurring commentary for: financial markets, consumer insights, shopping trends, tech Innovation, and the luxury sector.

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YouTube Gemini AI Will Target Ads When You're Most Likely to Click ‘Buy Now’

YouTube has announced that it is rolling out its new ‘Peak Points’ technology, set to…

Fast Fashion Giants Face Brutal New Reality As Tax Shield Vanishes

Millions of packages arrive in America daily without a cent of tax paid. This century-old…

How Dick's Foot Locker Deal Reshapes Retailer-Brand Negotiation Power

The balance of power between retailers and brands rarely tips dramatically overnight. Until now. Dick’s…

$359B US Secondhand Apparel Market is Growing 5X Faster Than Traditional Retail

The secondhand clothing market in the United States continues its impressive expansion in 2025, driven…

10% Ecommerce Surge 50K Merchants Fuel ShipBob-Temu Global Marketplace Access

ShipBob, a global leader in ecommerce fulfillment, has announced a strategic partnership with Temu, the rapidly…

10 Fashion AI Startups Making Waves in 2025

As we progress through 2025, the fashion industry continues to embrace artificial intelligence as a…

The 4 Rules That Make Premium Brands Worth More

Brands struggle daily. Modern retail demands steep margins while digital acquisition costs soar beyond sustainable…

Opinion: Ulta-Target 'Shop-in-Shop' is Reshaping Retail Partnerships

Retail transforms when giants collaborate. The strategic partnership between Ulta Beauty and Target continues to…

68% Inflation Fears Drive 5.3% Essential Spending Jump as Leisure Travel Hits 63% in 2025

Global consumers are tightening budgets on everyday essentials while strategically splurging on experiences and joy-driven…

H&M's AI Push Will Reshape Fashion's Future

Fashion has always balanced art with commerce, human creativity with business efficiency. H&M’s move represents…

Cécred by Beyoncé Doubles Ulta’s E-Commerce Sales Goals in 1 Day Amid 1400 Store Expansion

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s haircare brand Cécred has officially expanded from direct-to-consumer into nationwide retail, marking the biggest prestige…

Zara Bets Big on San Francisco While Others Retreat

Retailers close, cities evolve, and new opportunities emerge. Against a backdrop of boarded storefronts and…

Bundle x Joy Expands to 500 Walmart Stores as First Latina-Owned Pet Brand in $58 Billion Market

Bundle x Joy, the Latina-founded pet lifestyle brand renowned for its gut-friendly dog food and…

AI-Driven Retail Personalization to Reach $64 Billion in Value by 2034

Retailers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver tailored experiences that drive loyalty and sales. AI-driven…

GUESS JEANS Expands to 2 New Markets with VERDY Partnership

To enhance its global presence and expand into the Japanese market, GUESS JEANS has announced…

73% of US Consumers Change Buying Habits Amid Inflationary Pressures

The 15th edition of the EY Future Consumer Index (FCI), released on March 27, 2025,…

Knix Joins Forces with Holt Renfrew for Major Canadian Retail Expansion

Knix, the intimate apparel brand, has partnered with Holt Renfrew, Canada’s premier luxury retailer. This…

MySize Reports 18% Revenue Growth to $8.26 Million in 2024

MySize, a global leader in AI-driven sizing solutions and omnichannel e-commerce platforms, has announced its…

Saks Global's Neiman Marcus in downtown Dallas to stay open

Saks Global has announced plans to keep the iconic Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas store open…

Opinion: SKKN’s Second Chance in Beauty Could Depend on SKIMS

SKIMS transformed shapewear from functional undergarments into a fashion statement in just three years. Kim…