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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Does Retail Only Mean Clothing?

While many people instinctively associate the word “retail” with clothing stores, the reality is that…

Difference Between Retail vs Wholesale Business

If you’re launching a startup, knowing whether you are a retail or wholesale business is…

SKIMS Goes Big With 16 Store Launches in 2025

Kim K’s fashion empire is going brick-and-mortar in a big way. Kim Kardashian’s shapewear and…

Fast Fashion Market Aims for $285.96B by 2033 with 60% Shoppers Under-35

The global fast fashion market is expanding rapidly, driven by affordable, trend-focused apparel. The global…

Eastman redefines Green Cosmetics with Esmeri™ CC1N10

Eastman has unveiled a landmark innovation in sustainable beauty, introducing Esmeri™ CC1N10—a biodegradable micropowder poised…

NYX Taps Paris and Saweetie for IYNYK Push 2025

NYX Professional Makeup is turning up the glam and the fun this summer with its latest…

FERMÀT Raises 45M in 2025 to Launch AI-Powered Commerce Platform in San Francisco

FERMÀT, the San Francisco-based AI-native commerce platform, has announced a $45 million Series B funding round led…

H&M leads, Shein lags in Fashion Climate Rankings

The latest global fashion industry climate report highlights a widening gap between leaders and laggards,…

Alo Yoga Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Influencer Claims

Alo Yoga’s rise to cult status has always been fueled by social buzz, but this…

Prose Opens New AI-powered Customization Center in California

Prose, the global leader in AI-powered custom hair and skin care, has opened the doors…

Beauty Brands Risk $86 Billion in Lost Revenue, Report

A new report from Atelier and Accenture reveals that the beauty industry is facing an…

Jellycat Canada at Princess & The Pea Boutique

When I started searching for the perfect gift for a baby shower, I knew I…

Retail Tech Conferences 2025

If you’re running an ecommerce brand, you know it’s a wild ride—blink and you might…

How to Watch Google I/O 2025

Today marks one of the most anticipated events in the tech calendar: Google I/O 2025.…

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…