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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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SKIMS Sets Sights on Europe With First Standalone London Store Opening Mid-2026

SKIMS Set To Open First Standalone London Store Opening Mid-2026

SKIMS, the powerhouse shapewear and lifestyle brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian, is set for a momentous retail debut in Europe, announcing its first standalone store opening in London in the summer of 2026. Occupying 245–247 Regent Street—formerly the Ted Baker…

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PayPal Expands European Influence with 41% Shopware Stake

PayPal Expands European Influence with 41% Shopware Stake

PayPal’s decision to raise its stake in German eCommerce technology leader Shopware from 11% to 41% marks a calculated push into Europe’s growing digital commerce infrastructure — one that positions the payments giant as a pivotal ecosystem enabler across both…

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