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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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…

Hailey Bieber's Wins First Round in Lawsuit Over Rhode Brand Name

In June 2022, Hailey Bieber, a renowned model and wife of Justin Bieber, launched her…

Business Retail News

If you’re a premium or high-end luxury priced brand, Shop Premium Outlets, the premier sale…

Macy's Launches Small-Store Format Market By Macy's

Market by Macy’s is a unique shopping experience that offers customers the convenience and accessibility…

Missguided will not refund customers, administration confirm, but will rehire CEO

Missguided administrators have confirmed they will not be honouring refund requests by customers from unfulfilled…

Fashion Nova Debuts First Beauty Line

Fashion Nova, a leading fast-fashion retailer, launched its first beauty line, NovaBeauty, on June 14th.…

Metaverse Retail Strategy, Buy A Storefront NFT

The Metaverse Commerce Network™(MCN) has today opened up a whitelist for 1,000 Storefront NFTs in the first decentralized…

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Launches In Sephora

The beauty industry buzzed with excitement as Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, known for clean,…

QVC Survey Reveals 65% of Adults Said Size Inclusivity In Swimwear Is Important

As customers gear up for a summer marked by swim and travel, QVC’s recent expansion…

CHI x Barbie Haircare Launch Into Ulta Beauty Stores

CHI and Barbie, two iconic brands, have come together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of…

Pinterest to Acquire AI Powered Startup THE YES, Shopping Platform for Fashion

Pinterest is announced this week, that it’s signed a definitive agreement to acquire THE YES,…

ASOS Taps Into Secondhand Market With Thrift+ Partnership

ASOS, a leading online fashion retailer, has recently ventured into the secondhand market by partnering…

Zara Return Policy: Starts charging shoppers for online returns

Zara, a popular European fashion brand, has recently implemented a new policy that charges U.S.…