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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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10 Fast Growing DTC Brands To Know in 2025

10 Fast Growing DTC Brands To Know in 2025

The global e-commerce retail sector for 2025 is primarily influenced by major platforms and marketplaces, rather than individual brands. Companies like Amazon, Taobao, Pinduoduo, Tmall, JD.com, and Douyin lead the global market by gross merchandise value (GMV), with projected GMVs…

InsightsStrategy
Mānuka Health Expands to Detox Market and Violet Grey Retailers

Mānuka Health Expands to Detox Market and Violet Grey Retailers

Mānuka Health premium mānuka honey-based wellness and skincare, officially entered luxury retailers The Detox Market and Violet Grey, both in-store and online, marking a significant stride in its international retail expansion. This move comes in direct response to the increasing…

Retail
Dick’s and Foot Locker Create 21 Billion Dollar Retail Giant

Dick’s and Foot Locker Create 21 Billion Dollar Retail Giant

The merger between Dick’s Sporting Goods and Foot Locker is moving forward after receiving both shareholder support and regulatory clearance, setting the stage for an expected September 8 closing. Shareholders Overwhelmingly Back the Deal On Friday, Foot Locker shareholders voted…

NewsRetail
Levi’s Launches Vintage Denim Experience at Urban Outfitters

Levi’s Launches Vintage Denim Experience at Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters and Levi’s are creating a denim shopping experience that stands out from the ordinary. Urban Outfitters is elevating the retail experience once again with the launch of its second On Rotation collaboration, this time partnering with Levi’s® to…

Retail
Top 10 GAP Competitors & Alternatives in 2025

Top 10 GAP Competitors & Alternatives in 2025

In 2025 retailers are innovating, adapting, and directly challenging GAP’s market share with new merchandising strategies, evolving consumer targeting, and fresh approaches to affordable fashion. Here’s the Top 10 GAP Competitors & Alternatives in 2025 represent a diverse mix of…

BusinessStrategy
Moroccanoil Launch into 800 Ulta Beauty Stores

Moroccanoil Launch into 800 Ulta Beauty Stores

A major new collaboration is making headlines in the beauty industry, as Moroccanoil joins forces with Ulta Beauty to bring its acclaimed products to retail shelves nationwide. Moroccanoil, the renowned argan oil haircare pioneer, has officially launched in Ulta Beauty…

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