Jeanel Alvarado

Hi, I'm Jeanel Alvarado. I has over 15 years of expertise in consumerism, shopping insights, e-commerce, digital marketing and retail real estate. I analyze, evaluate and forecast all sorts of shopping trends, consumer insights and market data. My background includes a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Marketing, minor in Real Estate and experience as the Senior Managing Director at the University of Alberta, School of Retailing (A Top 5 business school in Canada). My insights have been featured in TIME, Entrepreneur, Nasdaq, Shopify, US Chamber of Commerce, HubSpot, US News, The Sun, Glossy, Betches, AftoTech, Footwear News, Luxury Daily, BestLife, Pissed Consumer, Consumer Affairs, The Daily Wire, and more!

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Top 17 Prada Handbags Under $1500 To Shop Now

As a retail expert, there’s one thing I’ve learned: finding the right designer bag can…

Here's Where To Get Rihanna's Mini LV Speedy Bag

As a retail expert and handbag enthusiast, I’ve searched for the best items available. I…

Top 15 Loewe Bags Under $1000 To Invest In

As a retail expert and avid handbag enthusiast, I’ve spent countless hours exploring the best…

Top 18 Best Chanel Pieces for Under $1000

As a seasoned retail expert with years of diving deep into luxury retail, I’ve always…

Top 15 Best Jacquemus Pieces Under $500

As the vibrant summer of 2024 unfolds, fashion enthusiasts are in for a treat with…

Top 7 Tile Bracelets for Jewelry Trend

As the summer of 2024 approaches, tile bracelets are set to become the season’s hottest…

Top 10 Handbags from Nordstrom for 2024

For Summer 2024, Nordstrom offers a delightful selection of trendy handbags priced under $1,000. If…

Top 12 Handbags from Bottega Veneta for 2024

As summer 2024 inches closer, it’s time to elevate your wardrobe with timeless accessories. Among…

10 Hottest Neiman Marcus Designer Bags Right Now

It’s shopping season, and Summer 2024 calls for a stylish refresh! As the days get…

Retail Readiness Checklist

I recall the challenges of getting products into retail stores, and through firsthand experience, I’ve…

How to Find Retail Buyer Contacts

Finding retail buyer contacts requires a multifaceted approach. Crucial steps include utilizing platforms like LinkedIn,…

Tips on How to Contact Retail Buyers

With over 15 years as a consultant in this field, I’ve learned that getting your…

11 Common Types of Leather Handbag Finishes

Luxury handbags are often celebrated for their impeccable craftsmanship or brand prestige and the variety…

National Brand vs Private Label

National Brands and Private Labels have long populated the retail landscape, each with unique appeals…

1 in 3 brands launched in 2022 discontinued by 2023

According to the latest findings by market research giant Euromonitor International, nearly one-third of brands…

Urban Outfitters Expands Platform for Vintage Fashion Business

Urban Outfitters has redefined its approach to vintage and secondhand clothing by launching its new…

Frasers Group to shut Manchester office, putting 100 jobs at risk

Frasers Group, the British retail conglomerate, has announced plans to permanently close its Trafford office…

Shein set to confirm London for IPO shortly

Shein, the Singapore-based fast fashion giant, is expected to confirm London as its listing destination…

Facebook marketplace fees double from 5% to 10%

Facebook has announced that it has doubled its seller fees for listings sold with shipping…

PrettyLittleThing Founders Launch Kamani Rossar

PrettyLittleThing co-founders Umar Kamani and Paul Papworth have launched Kamani Rossar, a luxury interior design…