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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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Ulta Beauty’s Mexico Expansion Delivers K-Beauty World Experience

Ulta Beauty’s Mexico Expansion Delivers K-Beauty World Experience

K-Beauty World, the US-based innovative retail platform powered by global partner Landing International, is expanding into Mexico through a partnership with Ulta Beauty. Starting August 21, seven of Korea’s most influential beauty brands—Bring Green, COSRX, Hanskin, I’m From, Mixsoon, NEOGEN,…

BeautyNews
Frankies Bikinis Expands Fast with PLM Innovation

Frankies Bikinis Expands Fast with PLM Innovation

The fashion industry moves at lightning speed, and for brands looking to stay ahead, the right technology can make all the difference. Frankies Bikinis, the Los Angeles-based swim and lifestyle brand that started in Malibu in 2012, has proven this…

FashionNews
Kay Beauty UK Debut Reaches 700 Stores in India

Kay Beauty UK Debut Reaches 700 Stores in India

Kay Beauty, the trailblazing cosmetics brand co-founded by actor Katrina Kaif and Indian beauty retailer Nykaa, has made headlines by announcing its exclusive UK launch at Space NK. With this move, Kay Beauty becomes the first Indian beauty brand to…

BeautyNews
2025 Marks Forever 21’s Fourth Attempt in China as Brand Bets on Adaptation and Local Influence

Forever 21 Makes Fourth Attempt to Re-Enter China

Forever 21, the global fast-fashion brand known for its bold styles and trend-setting looks, is making headlines once again as it undertakes a fourth attempt to re-enter the Chinese market, this time with a focused, localised approach targeting young consumers.…

FashionNews
The Best Y2K Brands and Retailers in 2025

The Best Y2K Brands and Retailers in 2025

The Y2K fashion trend is dominating the style scene once again, as brands expertly tap into early-2000s nostalgia with revamped classics and bold reinterpretations. From January 2024 to August 2025, this era-defining revival has sparked dramatic growth across retailers, capturing…

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