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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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Alchohol Alternative Poppi Soda Sued In New Lawsuit

Alchohol Alternative Poppi Soda Sued In New Lawsuit

The popular soda brand Poppi is facing a class-action lawsuit, with allegations centered around the prebiotic benefits touted by its beverages. The lawsuit, filed on May 29, 2024, in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California, was…

Law
Boohoo investors launch modern slavery lawsuit

Boohoo investors launch modern slavery lawsuit

Fast-fashion giant Boohoo is facing a fresh investor lawsuit in the UK. Scrutiny over Boohoo’s business practices has escalated following allegations of mistreatment within its supply chain, specifically targeting its Leicester factories. This new lawsuit, spearheaded by law firm Fox…

FashionLaw
The Row's Top 10 Luxury Handbags

Top 10 Luxury Handbags from The Row (2024 Ranking)

The Olsen twins’ vision of creating the perfect, logo-less luxury item has become a reality, with a loyal following among some of the world’s most stylish personalities. Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most notable fans of The Row’s handbags.…

Fashion
£1 billion damages claim filed against Amazon by UK retailers

£1 billion damages claim filed against Amazon by UK retailers

A £1 billion damages claim will be filed today against Amazon on behalf of retailers selling on Amazon’s UK marketplace. For illegally misusing their data and manipulating the Amazon Buy Box to benefit Amazon’s commercial operation and overall revenues and…

LawNews
PrettyLittleThing introduces return fee on orders

PrettyLittleThing announces £1.99 return fee for shoppers

PrettyLittleThing announces a new return fee policy to manage rising return costs. This change represents a significant shift in the company’s approach to reverse logistics and aligns it with a broader industry trend toward fee-based returns. While this may surprise…

NewsRetail
Nearly Half of Gen Z and Millennials Use Social Media as News Source

Nearly Half of Gen Z and Millennials Get News From Social Media

In a world increasingly driven by digital interactions, the way younger generations consume news is transforming significantly. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook have emerged as primary channels for news dissemination among young adults, offering quick, easily accessible, and often…

Insights
The 10 Largest Online Retailers in the U.S.

The 10 Largest Online Retailers in the U.S.

The United States e-commerce landscape witnessed continued growth and evolution in 2023. The dominance of these top online retailers reflects broader trends in the U.S. e-commerce market. By 2027, forecasts show that the online market will grow to more than…

Insights
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