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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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Unilever Sells Kate Somerville Brand to Rare Beauty Brands

Unilever Sells Kate Somerville Brand to Rare Beauty Brands

Unilever has officially announced the sale of its prestigious skincare brand, Kate Somerville, to Rare Beauty Brands, signaling a new era for this beloved line known for its results-driven formulations and Hollywood-rooted clinic in Los Angeles, located on Melrose Place.…

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Space NK Rolls Out Discovery Lab Store Concept Across Europe

Space NK Rolls Out Discovery Lab Store Concept Across Europe

Space NK, the pioneering British luxury beauty retailer, has launched a comprehensive store upgrade strategy across Europe in 2025, introducing the innovative discovery lab experience in several new and existing locations. These upgraded boutiques—the most immersive in the company’s 33-year history—reflect…

BeautyNews
Ross Dress for Less Expands With 40 New Locations Strengthening Its National Footprint in 2025

Off-Price Retailer Ross Defies Trends With 40 New Store Openings

Ross Dress for Less, the nation’s largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain, made waves in September and October 2025 with the completion of a major brick-and-mortar expansion—40 new Ross locations launched across 17 U.S. states, alongside the addition of…

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