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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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DUER Opens New Store at Southgate Centre in Edmonton

DUER Opens New Store at Southgate Centre in Edmonton

DUER has significantly expanded its retail presence in 2024, largely through strategic store openings. DUER, a Canadian denim brand established in 2015, has initiated several new stores, including a new store in Edmonton, Alberta at Southgate Centre. The opening event…

NewsRetail
Why The 1% Love Hermès, CNBC Report

Why The 1% Love Hermès, CNBC Report

Hermès has established itself as a formidable player in the luxury market, achieving remarkable growth even as competitors like LVMH and Gucci face declines. The brand’s unique strategy of maintaining high demand while limiting supply has allowed it to thrive…

LuxuryNews
The Luxury Shopping Slowdown in China, Bloomberg Reports

The Luxury Shopping Slowdown in China, Bloomberg Reports

The luxury market in China, once a booming sector for European brands, is now facing a significant downturn. Despite expectations of a resurgence following the lifting of strict Covid restrictions, luxury spending in China has not only failed to rebound…

LuxuryNews
Is Sephora's Savings Event Worth it?

Is Sephora Savings Event Worth It in 2025?

As the holiday season approaches, beauty enthusiasts are again preparing for the highly anticipated Sephora Savings Event. However, evaluating whether this sale is worth it is more important or if waiting for Black Friday or other brand-specific promotions might yield…

FAQStrategy
Tiffany & Co. Opens New Flagship Store in Miami Beach

Tiffany & Co. Opens New Flagship Store in Miami Beach

Tiffany & Co recently inaugurated a new flagship store at the prestigious Bal Harbour Shops in Miami Beach, FL. This flagship store will feature Tiffany’s latest and most coveted collections, aimed at captivating both long-time patrons and new customers. The…

LuxuryNews
True Religion

True Religion New Strategic U.S. Retail Expansion

True Religion has announced opening three new stores in November 2024 in key locations, including the North Star Mall in San Antonio, Texas; Orland Square in Orland Park, Illinois; and Kings Plaza in Brooklyn, New York. The brand, which already…

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