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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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…

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…