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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Glendale California Retail Program Offers Free Space

In an effort to attract retailers, the city of Glendale is offering free rent for…

Fashion Retailer H&M joins TJX, others in exiting Russia

Fashion retail giant H&M has decided to completely shut down its business operations in Russia,…

Stor.ai Announces Partnership with Vallarta Supermarkets

A chain of grocery stores located across Southern California, to implement its platform in Vallarta…

New Amazon Tool Unveils Prime Day Brand Scoreboard

A modern digital retail consultancy, Momentum Commerce today announced the release of the 2022 Amazon…

Sephora and Afterpay Partner On Buy Now, Pay Later

The leader in “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) payments, Afterpay today announced a partnership with…

CVS Pharmacy launches new prestige brands to mass beauty retail

CVS Pharmacy is piloting a new Skin Care Center format, launching in three CVS locations,…

FARFETCH x Outlier Ventures Announce Dream Assembly Program

Farfetch, the online luxury marketplace, has partnered with European venture capital firm Outlier Ventures to…

Google Cloud Partners With Fashion Retailer H&M

Google Cloud today announced a new partnership with global fashion retailer, H&M Group. The alliance…

Ezinne Iroanya Wins $20K Black Female Founders Grant From Cantu Beauty

Cantu Beauty Continues Commitment to Elevate Black Female Founders, Announces Winner of Second Cantu Elevate…

Meijer Partners With Small, Local, Diverse Businesses

Meijer is sourcing for new businesses to achieve their Supplier Diversity Program and Lift Local…

KISS Partners with International Rapper and Model BIA

KISS is thrilled to announce its newest brand ambassador for KISS fashion nails and false…

Vow Beauty Launches Skincare On Walmart marketplace

Vow Beauty announces the expansion of its Something Borrowed…Something BHA 2% Toner retail footprint to…

Ulta Beauty Pop-Up Debuts at The Allure Store In New York

For a limited time, the interactive Ulta Beauty pop-up will offer Allure Store guests a…

Shein faces $100 million lawsuit by artist over 'stolen' design

In June 2022, Jacksonville-based freelance artist Maggie Stephenson filed a lawsuit against popular online retailer…

Shein Faces $100 Billion in copyright complaints

Shein says infringement isn’t intentional

Saks Fifth Avenue Celebrates Summer in The Hamptons

This summer, Saks is hosting a series of intimate dinners with celebrities, influencers, designers and…

Chanel Opens Boutique for Elite Shoppers in East Hampton

Chanel has recently opened a luxurious boutique in the heart of East Hampton, New York,…

Retailers may pay customers to keep returns

In 2023, retail returns surged to a staggering $743 billion, accounting for 14.5% of total…

Ulta Beauty Launches First MUSE Accelerator Program

Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the United States, has opened applications for its…

McKinsey Identifies Black Brand Inequality In Beauty Industry

Over the past decade, Americans have spent more than $500 billion on beauty products. Last…