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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Sephora and TikTok Launch Content Creator Program for Rising Beauty Brands

Sephora, TikTok, and Digitas have collaborated to create the Sephora x TikTok Incubator Program, which…

Fiona Chan, Founder of Youthforia Interview

The brainchild of Fiona Chan, Youthforia is all about empowering young women to feel confident…

"Revenge Reviews" Are Rising, Up by 72 Percent

In today’s digital age, social media has empowered consumers with greater access to information and…

Introducing Adewunmi: A Revolutionary Customized Skincare Startup Powered by AI

Adewunmi is enabling the future of the cosmetics industry by empowering beauty companies to personalize…

Soteri Skin's Groundbreaking Patent Provides Fast Relief for Chronic Skin Conditions

Soteri Skin is the first and only product proven to provide long-lasting relief for eczema…

What to Expect at the Beauty Tech and Innovation Summit

Are you planning on joining the Beauty Tech and Innovation Summit? We will provide an…

Rise of SHEconomy: The $20 Trillion Dollar Purchasing Power of Women

Fashion has always been a reflection of society, but unfortunately, it hasn’t always represented the…

US Retail News Headlines for March 10, 2023

With hundreds of news and press releases published every day, it can be difficult to…

Hanahana Beauty's Shea Body Butter Launches at Ulta Beauty

Hanahana Beauty is a Black woman-owned consciously clean skincare + wellness brand whose mission is…

Glossier Case Study: How a DTC Brand Made the Move to Brick-and-Mortar

Attention all beauty enthusiasts! Are you curious about how a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand like Glossier…

7 Tips For DTC Brands Opening Physical Retail Stores

Opening a new store is a big decision. For direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, the stakes are…

Failing US Retailers In The Canada Market: Retail Expert, Explains Why

The Canadian economy is dynamic and ever-evolving. Retailers need to be able to adjust to…

Retail Theft: 8 Loss Prevention Tips for Retail Stores

In the United States, retail theft is an increasing issue. Retail businesses lose billions of…

Cetaphil Launches Digital AI Skin Analysis Tool Powered by Perfect Corp.

Cetaphil, the dermatologist recommended sensitive skincare brand, announced today the launch of its Cetaphil AI…

Target Begins Nationwide Rollout of Drive Up Returns

Target is rolling out a new drive-up service for easy, fast, seamless returns this Spring,…

Is Hermès Birkin Bag A Worthwhile Investment? Expert opinion

One of the most coveted and sought-after luxury items in the world is the Hermes…

How To Sell Your Beauty Products To Retail Stores

One of the most competitive businesses is the beauty sector. You need a well-thought-out plan…