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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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Italy Hits SHEIN With €1 Million Greenwashing Fine

Italy Hits SHEIN With €1 Million Greenwashing Fine

Italy’s competition authority has slammed globally popular fast fashion giant SHEIN with a €1,000,000 penalty for misleading shoppers about the environmental impact of its products. AGCM’s year-long investigation found that SHEIN—via its European operator Infinite Styles Services Co. Limited—published vague,…

FashionLaw
What’s the Difference between Consignment and Resale?

What’s the Difference between Consignment and Resale?

The way we buy and sell luxury is changing fast, and understanding the terms is key. The luxury goods market has witnessed significant growth in secondhand shopping, with new services launching throughout 2025. Most recently, myGemma launched a new luxury…

FAQStrategy
Starboard Luxury Launches Cartier and Piaget Boutiques Aboard Ritz-Carlton Yacht

Starboard Luxury Launches Cartier and Piaget Boutiques Aboard Ritz-Carlton Yacht

Starboard Luxury, the luxury division of Starboard Group, has reimagined at-sea retail by collaborating with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection to unveil dedicated boutiques for Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, and Piaget aboard the fleet’s newest superyacht, Luminara. Marking a first-at-sea for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, these elevated retail experiences…

NewsRetail
How Global Retailers Leverage Reseller Agreements to Expand

How Global Retailers Leverage Reseller Agreements to Expand

Behind every major retail expansion is a smarter way to sell. In today’s competitive retail landscape, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to expand their market presence without the overhead costs of establishing new sales channels. Enter the reseller agreement,…

FAQStrategy
Luxury Resale Demand Set to Reach 13 Billion Dollars by 2029

Luxury Resale Demand Set to Reach 13 Billion Dollars by 2029

The way people engage with luxury goods is changing fast. The luxury consignment market is experiencing an unprecedented transformation, with recent industry developments signaling a dramatic shift in how consumers buy and sell high-end goods. With the U.S. luxury resale…

NewsRetail
FASHIONPHILE Reports 67% Year-Over-Year Profit Growth

FASHIONPHILE Reports 67% Year-Over-Year Profit Growth

There’s one name that keeps coming up in luxury resale. FASHIONPHILE has firmly established itself as the premier destination for ultra-luxury resale, combining authenticity guarantees with significant industry growth and strategic partnerships. Company Leadership and Ownership Sarah Davis, the founder…

FashionLuxury
Don't Shop in Canada Before Learning This Hack

Don’t Shop in Canada Before Learning This Hack

You’re probably paying more than you need to. Canadian retailers are increasingly embracing price-matching policies to attract budget-conscious consumers, offering shoppers significant opportunities to save money without the hassle of visiting multiple stores. With Canadians able to save up to…

AnalysisFAQ
Whats the difference: The RealReal vs Fashionphile

Whats the difference: The RealReal vs Fashionphile

The difference in what you earn from each platform might shock you. The luxury resale market continues to evolve in 2025, with The RealReal and Fashionphile taking different approaches as they compete in the expanding secondhand luxury sector. Consumers are…

FashionHandbags
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