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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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Lightspeed Commerce Reports 15% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth

Lightspeed Commerce Reports 15% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth

Lightspeed Commerce crushed expectations with a first quarter proving it’s a force to reckon with. Lightspeed began fiscal 2026 with impressive momentum, reporting first-quarter results that exceeded expectations across key financial metrics. The Montreal-based omnichannel platform, powering retail and hospitality…

NewsPayments
JOY GROUP Sales Top $580 Million with Multi-Category Growth

JOY GROUP Sales Top $580 Million with Multi-Category Growth

Based in Shanghai, JOY GROUP is a leading multi-brand beauty company in China and recently announced its 2024 financial results, showcasing remarkable sales of over US$580 million and 36% annual revenue growth. JOY GROUP’s consistent double-digit expansion has been matched…

NewsRetail
Popflex vs Gottex Lawsuit of Using Stolen Fashion Designs

Popflex Fashion Brand Accuses Gottex of Using Stolen Designs

A major clash has erupted in the activewear industry as indie brand Popflex accuses established giant Gottex of stealing its patented Pirouette Skort design, igniting a high-stakes battle over intellectual property rights. The dispute centers on Gottex’s “Tutu Skort”—a lookalike…

BusinessLaw
Therabody Debuts Wellness Tech at Ulta Beauty,

Therabody Debuts Wellness Tech at Ulta Beauty

Therabody, a leader in science-backed wellness and beauty technology, has announced its official launch at Ulta Beauty, the nation’s largest beauty retailer. Starting today, select Therabody products are available through The Wellness Shop on Ulta.com, with plans to roll out…

NewsRetail
UNIQLO Launches Improved App & Website

UNIQLO Launches Improved App & Website

UNIQLO has officially launched its new app and website, offering a faster and more intuitive shopping experience, as well as a fresh way to discover LifeWear. Customers are encouraged to download the new app for a chance to win a UNIQLO…

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