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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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Saks Global Names Brandy Richardson CFO to Lead Neiman Marcus

Saks Global Names Brandy Richardson CFO to Lead Neiman Marcus

Brandy Richardson is set to take over as CFO as Saks Global accelerates its luxury retail growth following the Neiman Marcus acquisition. New Appointment Strengthens Saks Global’s Finance Team Saks Global has officially announced the appointment of Brandy Richardson as its new Chief…

BusinessLuxury
Sky Organics Launches USDA Organic Skincare Line at Whole Foods

Sky Organics Launches USDA Organic Skincare Line at Whole Foods

Sky Organics, the #1 Castor Oil brand in the United States and a Certified B Corporation, has unveiled a brand-new organic facial skincare collection, now available exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. Known for their dedication to USDA-certified organic and natural personal care, the brand’s latest launch…

BeautyNews
Space NK Deal Signals Ulta's Bold Push Into Europe

Space NK Deal Signals Ulta’s Bold Push Into Europe

Ulta Beauty’s entry into the UK through the acquisition of Space NK gives the U.S. retail giant an immediate foothold in one of Europe’s most mature and trendsetting beauty markets. By inheriting Space NK’s established base of 83 stores and…

Strategy
What is the Canadian Version of Dollar General?

What is the Canadian Version of Dollar General?

If you love scoring deals and stretching your dollar, you’ve likely heard of Dollar General in the United States. But what about north of the border? Many Canadian shoppers ask: What’s the Canadian version of Dollar General? The Quick Answer…

FAQStrategy
Products like Labubu

10 Products That Went Viral Like Labubu

In the wake of Labubu’s extraordinary global breakthrough, a new wave of collectibles and toys are gaining momentum overnight. Unlike earlier collectible phenomena, which relied on slow retail rollouts and organic word-of-mouth, this new generation of products harnesses the vitality of…

Consumer & Shopping TrendsNews
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