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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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Shein and Reliance Retail Expand ‘Made in India’ Apparel

Shein and Reliance Retail Expand ‘Made in India’ Apparel

Shein, the global e-commerce fashion giant, is joining forces with India’s Reliance Retail to ramp up production of Shein-branded apparel in India, aiming to supply both domestic and international markets as it shifts away from reliance on Chinese manufacturing. Shein,…

NewsRetail
Shein Faces Lawsuit over Alleged Counterfeit Coach Bags

Shein Faces Lawsuit over Alleged Counterfeit Coach Bags

Tapestry, the owner of luxury brand Coach, has taken legal action against fast fashion giant Shein, accusing it of selling counterfeit versions of Coach products to consumers worldwide. Tapestry, represented by boutique firm Blakely Law Group, filed a lawsuit on…

FashionLaw
FERMÀT Raises 45M in 2025 to Launch AI-Powered Commerce Platform in San Francisco

FERMÀT Raises to Launch AI-Powered Commerce Platform

FERMÀT, the San Francisco-based AI-native commerce platform, has announced a $45 million Series B funding round led by VMG Partners, with participation from QED Investors, Greylock, Bain Capital Ventures, and Courtside Ventures. This investment will accelerate FERMÀT’s mission to deliver hyper-personalized shopping experiences for both human and…

NewsRetail
H&M leads, Shein lags in Fashion Climate Rankings

H&M leads, Shein lags in Fashion Climate Rankings

The latest global fashion industry climate report highlights a widening gap between leaders and laggards, with H&M Group topping the rankings for the second year in a row while Shein and others face criticism for surging emissions and weak climate…

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National Outlet Shopping Day Returns at Simon Centers

National Outlet Shopping Day Returns at Simon Centers

National Outlet Shopping Day is back and bigger than ever in 2025. Simon, a leader in shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations, has announced that this year’s event will run for four consecutive days from June 12 to June 15. This marks…

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Depop Doubles Down on U.S. Growth with NYC Takeover

Depop Doubles Down on U.S. Growth with NYC Takeover

This June, New York City is reimagined as a vibrant playground for secondhand fashion as Depop unveils its “New York is on Depop” campaign. The initiative transforms the city into a living showcase for sustainable style, with billboards, subway stations,…

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