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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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350+ US Forever 21 Stores Close, No Longer Gift Cards

350+ Forever 21 U.S. Stores Close, No Longer Accepting Gift Cards

Struggling fast-fashion giant Forever 21 is urging customers to redeem gift cards immediately, with all balances set to expire on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, as part of its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in six years. The retailer, once a mall staple, will shutter all 350+…

Retail
10 Fashion AI Startups Making Waves in 2025

10 Fashion AI Startups Making Waves in 2025

As we progress through 2025, the fashion industry continues to embrace artificial intelligence as a transformative force. Based on recent funding, accelerator programs, and market traction, these ten fashion AI startups are gaining significant attention this year. While some may…

NewsTechnology
Veho and Shippo Now Offer 2-5 Day Delivery to 300K Brands

Veho and Shippo Now Offer 2-5 Day Delivery to 300K Brands

Logistics leader Veho and shipping platform Shippo have expanded their partnership to provide 2-5 day premium delivery to over 300,000 e-commerce brands, empowering businesses to compete with Amazon-level service while reducing costs. The collaboration, announced today, is projected to handle 3.4 million annual Shippo orders through Veho’s network—equivalent to 65,000…

Retail
TikTok Shop Lessons from P.Louise Cosmetic Retail Success

TikTok Shop Lessons from P.Louise Cosmetic Retail Success

We’re witnessing a fundamental restructuring of retail power dynamics that will define commerce for the next decade. The most successful emerging brands aren’t just selling products – they’re building passionate communities around shared values and authentic engagement. This transformation signals…

BeautyNews
The 4 Rules That Make Premium Brands Worth More

The 4 Rules That Make Premium Brands Worth More

Brands struggle daily. Modern retail demands steep margins while digital acquisition costs soar beyond sustainable levels. Between these pressures, new consumer brands face a brutal financial reality that few discuss openly. The solution isn’t cutting corners or racing to the…

Strategy
68% Inflation Fears Drive 5.3% Essential Spending Jump as Leisure Travel Hits 63% in 2025

68% Inflation Fears Drive 5.3% Everyday Essential Spending Jump in 2025

Global consumers are tightening budgets on everyday essentials while strategically splurging on experiences and joy-driven purchases, according to Deloitte’s latest ConsumerSignals report. The study, tracking over 15 countries, reveals a nuanced picture of financial resilience and restraint as households navigate persistent inflation…

Retail
H&M's AI Push Will Reshape Fashion's Future

Opinion: H&M’s AI Push Will Reshape Fashion’s Future

Fashion has always balanced art with commerce, human creativity with business efficiency. H&M’s move represents a pivotal shift in how that balance might be recalibrated. With plans to increase AI integration by 30%, they’re betting that artificial intelligence can deliver…

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