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Jeanel Alvarado

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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.

Articles by Jeanel Alvarado

Louis Vuitton Builds a Travel Ready Menswear Kit for “Whatever The Weather”

Pharrell Williams' 'Whatever the Weather' collection at Louis Vuitton exemplifies a fusion of refined tailoring and resilient outdoor codes.

LuxuryNews

Jun 7, 2026

Lululemon Brings Its Athleisure Lifestyle to Athens With New Kolonaki Store

Athens' Kolonaki district welcomes Lululemon's new boutique, showcasing the brand's latest retail expression and positioning it as a hub for the city's growing wellness community.

NewsRetail

Jun 5, 2026

Macy’s Q1 2026 Results: Best Comp Sales in 4 Years, Guidance Raised

Macy's Q1 2026 results reveal a positive outlook for the future, with guidance raised and a strong focus on maintaining growth momentum across its portfolio of brands.

BusinessNews

Jun 5, 2026

Bobbi Brown Taps Liu Yifei as Its Newest Global Beauty Power Player

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has named Liu Yifei as its newest Global Ambassador, strengthening the brand’s connection to beauty consumers in China and around the world with a face that already commands major influence across luxury fashion and beauty. Liu Yifei joins Bobbi Brown as Global Ambassador…

BeautyNews

Jun 5, 2026

Ulta Beauty Q1 2026 Results: 11% Sales Growth, Raised EPS Outlook

The company achieved a strong gross margin of 40.1% and an operating income of $448M, driven by strategic investments and market expansion.

BeautyBusiness

Jun 5, 2026

How Dior And Alex Chinneck Twist Beverly Hills Into a Surreal Fall 26 Fantasy

The project highlights Dior's ongoing dialogue with Los Angeles, emphasizing the city's unique cultural identity and artistic heritage.

LuxuryNews

Jun 4, 2026

Inditex Q1 2026 Results: 8 Key Numbers From Zara’s Best Quarter Yet

The Inditex Q1 2026 results, published on June 3, 2026, cover the three months to April 30. Net sales reached €8.75 billion, up 5.8% on a reported basis and 8.8% at constant exchange rates. Net profit came in at €1.375…

InsightsNews

Jun 3, 2026