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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Revlon will shed $2.7B in debt as it exits bankruptcy

Revlon, a cosmetics giant with a 91-year history, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June…

Pinterest Announces Expansion of ‘Creator Inclusion Fund’ Program

Pinterest has recently announced the expansion of its Creator Inclusion Fund program, which aims to…

Online Retailer Goes Into Administration After Sales Plummet

A popular online fashion and homeware Australian-owned retailer, EziBuy has recently entered administration due to…

Lipstick Index: The Beauty Industry Is Holding It's Own Despite Inflation

The beauty industry has proven to be resilient in the face of economic challenges 2023,…

Express faces NYSE delisting

Express Inc., a well-known fashion retailer, faces delisting from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)…

Bath & Body Works Launches Skincare Brand Moxy

Bath & Body Works, a renowned brand in the personal care and home fragrance industry,…

Neiman Marcus Group Goes Fur-Free

Neiman Marcus Group, a leading luxury fashion retailer, has announced its commitment to a fur-free…

Lululemon shares up more than 10% after reporting Q4

Lululemon Athletica, a leading athletic apparel company, has continued to dominate the market with its…

Bankrupt Morphe Owner Agrees to $690 Million Acquisition

Morphe, a Los Angeles-based cosmetics and beauty manufacturer founded in 2008, faced bankruptcy due to…

High-End Consumers Crunch Numbers Amid Economic Caution

The global economy is facing a potential recession as we approach mid-2023, which will significantly…

Walmart Removes Child's Game From Roblox: Will Other Retailers Follow?

Walmart recently removed its undisclosed Universe of Play advergame from the Roblox platform amid growing…

Retail layoffs in January spiked 3225%, says report

The retail industry has been significantly impacted by layoffs as companies rush to reduce costs…

Younger Shoppers Want Text Messages From Brands, says Report

In today’s fast-paced world, customers are increasingly seeking convenience and personalization in their interactions with…

The Clinique Lab: An Unforgettable Virtual Beauty Storefront Experience

Clinique, a renowned beauty brand, has introduced its latest digital retail concept called The Clinique…

What a Ban on TikTok in the US Could Mean for Retailers

In 2023, TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon in the United States, boasting 150 million…

Shein Vs. Temu Lawsuit Update

As of March 27, 2023, the legal battle between Chinese ultra-fast fashion companies Shein and…

Celebrity Brand Analysis: Key Success Drivers

The rise of celebrity beauty brands has become a significant trend in the makeup and…

10 Beauty Retail Trends To Watch Out For In 2023

Since the pandemic, the global health & beauty retail market, and cosmetics in particular, has…

How to Sell Cosmetics To A Major Beauty Retailer

The beauty retail industry is a constantly evolving and highly competitive market. It’s essential for…

Hermès Beauty Expands Makeup Collection

Hermès, the renowned French luxury house, has been making significant strides in expanding its beauty…