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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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COS Debuts in India With Mumbai Launch and New Delhi Flagship

COS Debuts in India With Mumbai Launch and New Delhi Flagship

COS, the London-based minimalist fashion house under the H&M Group, officially entered the Indian market in August 2025, introducing its signature modern tailoring, timeless classics, and refined style to a new generation of fashion-forward consumers. The brand’s much-anticipated arrival marks…

Retail
ASOS Debuts in India With Pop-Up Store Experience and Reliance Retail Partnership in 2025

ASOS Debuts in India With Pop-Up Store Experience

ASOS, the British fashion giant famed for its digital-first ethos, set a new precedent in 2025 by formally entering the Indian market through an exclusive partnership with Reliance Retail and a bold move into physical retail with its first Indian…

Retail
ReFa GINZA Unveils Japan’s Largest Beauty-Tech Flagship With a Global Vision for 2026

ReFa GINZA Unveils Japan’s Largest Beauty-Tech Flagship

ReFa, the acclaimed Japanese luxury beauty-tech leader, opened its most ambitious flagship yet, ReFa GINZA, at Ginza gCUBE, 7-9-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. This cutting-edge space stands as both the brand’s global showcase and a radical reimagining of beauty retail, blending…

Retail
Sephora Makes Landmark Move With First Northern Ireland Flagship Opening at Victoria Square in 2026

Sephora Set To Open First-Ever Northern Ireland Flagship Store

Sephora, the global beauty powerhouse, is set to make history in early 2026 by launching its first-ever flagship in Northern Ireland at Victoria Square Shopping Centre, Belfast. This anticipated milestone is part of Sephora’s accelerated international strategy, cementing the brand’s…

Retail
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