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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10 Fashion AI Startups Making Waves in 2025

As we progress through 2025, the fashion industry continues to embrace artificial intelligence as a…

The 4 Rules That Make Premium Brands Worth More

Brands struggle daily. Modern retail demands steep margins while digital acquisition costs soar beyond sustainable…

Opinion: Ulta-Target 'Shop-in-Shop' is Reshaping Retail Partnerships

Retail transforms when giants collaborate. The strategic partnership between Ulta Beauty and Target continues to…

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

Global consumers are tightening budgets on everyday essentials while strategically splurging on experiences and joy-driven…

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…

Cécred by Beyoncé Doubles Ulta’s E-Commerce Sales Goals in 1 Day Amid 1400 Store Expansion

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s haircare brand Cécred has officially expanded from direct-to-consumer into nationwide retail, marking the biggest prestige…

Zara Bets Big on San Francisco While Others Retreat

Retailers close, cities evolve, and new opportunities emerge. Against a backdrop of boarded storefronts and…

AI-Driven Retail Personalization to Reach $64 Billion in Value by 2034

Retailers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver tailored experiences that drive loyalty and sales. AI-driven…

GUESS JEANS Expands to 2 New Markets with VERDY Partnership

To enhance its global presence and expand into the Japanese market, GUESS JEANS has announced…

73% of US Consumers Change Buying Habits Amid Inflationary Pressures

The 15th edition of the EY Future Consumer Index (FCI), released on March 27, 2025,…

Knix Joins Forces with Holt Renfrew for Major Canadian Retail Expansion

Knix, the intimate apparel brand, has partnered with Holt Renfrew, Canada’s premier luxury retailer. This…

MySize Reports 18% Revenue Growth to $8.26 Million in 2024

MySize, a global leader in AI-driven sizing solutions and omnichannel e-commerce platforms, has announced its…

Saks Global's Neiman Marcus in downtown Dallas to stay open

Saks Global has announced plans to keep the iconic Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas store open…

Opinion: SKKN’s Second Chance in Beauty Could Depend on SKIMS

SKIMS transformed shapewear from functional undergarments into a fashion statement in just three years. Kim…

American Malls Have Rebounded Thanks To Beauty Retailers

Department stores like Macy’s are eerily quiet, with racks of unsold inventory, sparsely scattered customers,…

Lululemon stock plunge, expert analysis; athleisure market oversaturated

The signs are unmistakable. After years of seemingly unstoppable growth, premium athleisure appears to be…

ThredUp Predicts $40 Billion Online Resale Market by 2029

The online resale market is experiencing a remarkable boom, according to ThredUp’s 13th annual Resale Report…

Rag & Bone Expands into Luxury Handbag Market with GUESS and Signal Brands

GUESS? and WHP Global, co-owners of the New York-based fashion brand rag & bone, have announced a five-year…