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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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H&M Launches Exclusive Collection With Iris Apfel

H&M celebrated and hosting Iris’s 100th birthday on Thursday evening during New York Fashion Week 2021, honoring the beloved fashion muse who has been serving up style inspiration for fashion enthusiasts around the world for decades. Iris is a self-made…

Fashion

Keeyahri Is Now Available At Nordstrom

Keeyahri, a luxury shoe brand known for its daring and comfortable designs, has recently expanded its retail presence by partnering with Nordstrom. This exciting collaboration allows customers to shop for their favorite Keeyahri shoes both in-store and online at Nordstrom.com. Founder…

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RETAILBOSS Fashion Awards

RETAILBOSS® Beauty Awards recognizes the professionals, entrepreneurs and enterprises leading the fashion industry. On August 27th, we announced the 2021 RETAILBOSS® Fashion Awards, and September nominations will open to the public. Learn more about each category, submissions and criteria. Planning…

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Yorkdale Shopping Centre Attracts New Luxury Brands

Yorkdale Shopping Centre, a premier shopping destination in Toronto, Ontario, has announced the addition of new luxury brands to its impressive roster of stores. Among the most notable brands set to open are Alexander McQueen and Celine. The mall, which…

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Beauty Pie Lands US$100M to Expand Skincare Market Reach

Beauty Pie Lands US$100M to Expand Skincare Market Reach

Beauty Pie, a London-based online buyers’ club, has successfully raised $100 million to expand its skincare and wellness business. Founded in 2016, the company offers high-end beauty and wellness products at affordable prices through a unique membership model. Customers can…

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Sofía Vergara's Lingerie Brand EBY Secures $6 Million

Sofía Vergara’s Lingerie Brand EBY Secures $6 Million

EBY, a women’s empowerment and tech apparel company specializing in seamless underwear, has raised $6 million in Series A funding. Co-founded by “Modern Family” star Sofía Vergara and entrepreneur Renata Black, the New York-based lingerie brand was established in 2018…

Fashion
Estée Lauder partners with Amanda Gorman

Estée Lauder partners with Amanda Gorman

The Estée Lauder Companies have partnered with Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, to launch a transformative initiative called WRITING CHANGE. This three-year, $3 million program aims to support grassroots organizations dedicated to advancing literacy as a…

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