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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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Colin Walsh Step in as Glossier CEO

Colin Walsh Step in as Glossier CEO

Glossier has entered a new chapter in its leadership journey, officially naming Colin Walsh as CEO effective October 2025, following the announced exit of current chief executive Kyle Leahy. This significant appointment comes after an extensive search described by founder…

BeautyNews
30 Billion in Equity—How Bansk Backs BYOMA’s Expansion

BYOMA Gains Major Investment from $3 Billion Bansk Group

Bansk Group, the New York-based private investment firm with over $3 billion in assets under management, has announced its definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in BYOMA, the fast-growing, science-backed skincare brand that’s been making waves since its 2022…

BeautyNews
Stefano Saccone

Stefano Saccone

Stefano Saccone’s appointment as President of Peak Performance in April 2025 ushers in a new era for the iconic Swedish outdoor brand, reinforcing its global ambitions just as it cements its position as a leader in technical performance apparel and…

Leadership
Martin Hoffmann

Martin Hoffmann

Martin Hoffmann’s appointment as sole CEO of On (On Running) in July 2025 marks a new era for one of the world’s fastest-growing sportswear brands. With a unique blend of financial discipline, entrepreneurial flair, and a passion for innovation, Hoffmann…

Leadership
Arne Freundt

Arne Freundt

Arne Freundt’s tenure as CEO of Puma, beginning in November 2022 and ending in April 2025, reflected both the mounting pressures of the modern sportswear industry and the ongoing ambition of one of its oldest brands. With over fourteen years…

Leadership
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