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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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Ru21 to close 540 stores

Rue21 to close 540 stores

Rue21, a teen apparel retailer, has announced closing all its 540 stores across 45 states. This decision follows the company’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the third time. At its zenith in 2013, rue21 boasted 1,000 stores but…

NewsRetail
Shein Shoppers can Now Make Returns at Forever 21

Shein Shoppers can Now Make Returns at Forever 21

Shein shoppers have been granted a new convenience in their shopping experience: They can now return their purchases at Forever 21 stores across the United States. This news is part of a broader partnership between Shein and Forever 21 to…

Retail
Garage opens 100th store in the US amid retail expansion

Garage opens 100th store in the US amid retail expansion

GARAGE, under the banner of Groupe Dynamite Inc (GDI), celebrated the inauguration of its 100th store on May 2, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. This opening highlights the brand’s determined push for growth, known for appealing to Gen Z shoppers with…

Fashion
Sandra Stangl steps down as CEO at Banana Republic

Sandra Stangl steps down as CEO at Banana Republic

Sandra Stangl has stepped down as President and CEO of Banana Republic, marking the end of an era that saw the brand venture into new territories under her leadership. Stangl, who took the helm at Banana Republic in late 2020,…

Fashion
Bridal Boutique Azazie Unveils First Azazie Studio

Bridal Boutique Azazie Unveils First Azazie Studio

Azazie, the online wedding retailer, has announce the launch of Azazie Studio, a showroom and central hub for all Azazie events and concept for influencers, the media, and celebrities. Monthly, the showroom will play host to expansive events, bridal celebrations,…

Fashion
1 in 3 brands launched in 2022 discontinued by 2023

Report: 1 in 3 brands launched in 2022 discontinued by 2023

According to the latest findings by market research giant Euromonitor International, nearly one-third of brands introduced in 2022 were discontinued by the end of 2023. This revelation stems from their cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) powered Passport Innovation platform, shedding light…

Insights
Farouk Systems’ LG CHI Color Master Factory Awarded Patent in United States

LG CHI Color Master Factory Secures New US Patent

Farouk Systems, Inc and LG H&H’s LG CHI Color Master Factory has officially earned patent recognition from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The LG CHI Color Master Factory is a product of advanced American technology by Dr.…

Beauty
Urban Outfitters Expands Platform for Vintage Fashion Business

Urban Outfitters Expands Platform for Vintage Fashion Business

Urban Outfitters has redefined its approach to vintage and secondhand clothing by launching its new program, Vintage + Remade. The initiative is a dual-faceted program designed to cater to the diverse tastes of Urban Outfitters’ clientele. The ‘Vintage’ section offers…

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