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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

NikeSKIMS Launches Shop-In-Shop To Expand Performance Activewear into Physical Stores

Acierta Retail is spearheading the project, integrating creative direction with technical production to deliver a cohesive retail experience.

NewsRetail

Aug 17, 2026

lululemon Brings Nearly 10,000 Runners to Vancouver for SeaWheeze

Nearly 50% of participants were first-time runners, highlighting the event's role as a personal milestone for many attendees.

EventsNews

Aug 17, 2026

Sephora Opens Its First Glasgow Store With 5,048 Sq. Ft. of Beauty Brands

The new store features a diverse selection of beauty brands, including Tatcha, Tarte, and Benefit Cosmetics.

BeautyRetail

Aug 15, 2026

Missoni Opens Its First Egypt and Africa Resort Club on the North Coast

Villa Coconut Hotel hosts Missoni's inaugural Resort Club in Africa, transforming the beachfront into a vibrant expression of the brand's distinctive style.

NewsRetail

Aug 14, 2026

YSL Beauty Turns Ho Chi Minh City Metro Space Into a Beauty Block Party

This innovative event reimagined the urban landscape beneath the metro, blending luxury with local culture and youth expression.

ExclusiveNews

Aug 14, 2026

Burberry Beauty Opens a New Fragrance and Make Up Destination at Shinsegae South City

Located at 536 Poeun-daero, the new Burberry Beauty space highlights the brand's British heritage and modern aesthetic.

BeautyNews

Aug 13, 2026

AMOUAGE Reaches $360 Million in First Half Sales After 74% Growth in 2026

Renaud Salmon highlights AMOUAGE's expansion and strong consumer demand, driven by a unique vision and dedication to Oman.

InsightsNews

Aug 13, 2026

Acne Studios and Frédéric Malle Brought Blossom Pink Body Care to New York

These new products, inspired by the successful par Frédéric Malle Eau de Parfum, offer a seamless layering routine for a fresh, intimate fragrance experience.

BeautyRetail

Aug 13, 2026