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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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Reebok Releases ChatGPT Glasses as Digital Sales Surge

Reebok Releases ChatGPT Glasses as Digital Sales Surge

The athletic world is witnessing another new innovation as Reebok Smart Eyewear officially launches on new digital channels, marking a significant milestone in the convergence of sports performance and smart technology. Innovative Eyewear, Inc. announced the availability of their revolutionary…

Retail
Shein Seeks Listing Worth £50 Billion in Hong Kong

Shein Seeks Listing Worth £50 Billion in Hong Kong

Online fast-fashion giant Shein is considering moving its headquarters back to mainland China from Singapore in a move widely seen as paving the way for a Hong Kong stock market listing. The potential shift underscores not just the company’s ongoing…

NewsRetail
Prices Start at 29000 Won as Louis Vuitton Launches its First Permanent Korean Café

Louis Vuitton Launches its First Permanent Korean Café

Reservations have barely opened, but Louis Vuitton’s first permanent café in Korea has already become one of the most sought-after dining experiences in Seoul. Within hours, traffic surged on the booking site, with all morning slots during the first week…

LuxuryNews
Tapestry Faces $160 Million Tariff Hit in 2025

Tapestry Faces $160 Million Tariff Hit in 2025

In a dramatic twist for the luxury fashion sector, new trade dynamics and tariff pressures are rapidly shifting the outlook and investor sentiment across the industry. Tapestry Inc., the parent company of Coach and Kate Spade, is confronting a new…

NewsRetail
Gildan Announces Bold $2.2 Billion Acquisition of Hanes

Gildan Announces Bold $2.2 Billion Acquisition of Hanes

In a strategic move reshaping the apparel industry, two of its biggest names are coming together. Gildan Activewear announced its agreement to acquire HanesBrands for $2.2 billion in a deal that promises to double Gildan’s revenue. This transformational transaction signals…

FashionNews
CAKES Body Hits $100 Million Milestone with Ulta Rollout

CAKES Body Hits $100 Million Milestone with Ulta Rollout

A new era for women’s undergarment innovation has just arrived in stores nationwide. CAKES body, the $100 million brand recognized for revolutionizing women’s undergarment solutions, has made its official brick-and-mortar debut at Ulta Beauty stores nationwide. As of August 17,…

FashionNews
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