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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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Fast Fashion Boom to Reach $79.2 Billion by 2029

Fast Fashion Boom to Reach $79.2 Billion by 2029

The fast-fashion sector is poised for significant expansion as the fashion industry continues to evolve, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. According to a Technavio report, the global fast-fashion market is projected to grow by $79.2 billion from 2025…

FashionInsights
OVERTONE's Nationwide Launch in Sally Beauty Stores

OVERTONE’s Nationwide Launch in Sally Beauty Stores

OVERTONE, the women-founded vegan hair color brand, has expanded its retail footprint with a nationwide launch in all 1,878 Sally Beauty stores and online at SallyBeauty.com. The move highlights the brand’s strategic shift beyond direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales, leveraging partnerships to meet growing demand…

BeautyHair care
Death Wish Coffee's Premium Canned Lattes Hit Retail Nationwide

Death Wish Coffee’s Premium Canned Lattes Hit Retail Nationwide

Death Wish Coffee has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Premium Ready-to-Drink Canned Lattes, marking its entry into the booming $473 billion global coffee market. The new line—featuring Vanilla, Mocha, and Original flavors—targets health-conscious Gen Z and Millennial consumers seeking…

GroceryNews
Target Challenges Walmart and Amazon With $5B Marketplace Bet

Target Challenges Walmart and Amazon With $5B Marketplace Bet

Target Corporation has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to drive over $15 billion in sales growth by 2030, leveraging a mix of digital innovation, curated product offerings, and enhanced customer experiences. The strategy, announced at its March 2025 financial community meeting, underscores…

NewsRetail
Kyocera’s Water-Saving Tech Cuts Fashion Water Waste by 99.9%

Kyocera’s Water-Saving Tech Cuts Fashion Water Waste by 99.9%

At Milan Fashion Week 2025, Italian design house Florania unveiled more than just a collection—it showcased a blueprint for the future of sustainable fashion. In collaboration with Kyocera Document Solutions, the brand debuted garments printed using FOREARTH, a groundbreaking inkjet textile…

FashionNews
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