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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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Shein set to confirm London for IPO shortly

Shein set to confirm London for IPO shortly

Shein, the Singapore-based fast fashion giant, is expected to confirm London as its listing destination for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in as little as a few days. This decision comes after the company accepted that approval for a…

Retail
​TikTok Shop UK launches ‘Preowned Luxury’ category

​TikTok Shop UK launches ‘Preowned Luxury’ category

TikTok Shop has officially launched its new ‘Preowned Luxury’ category in the UK, allowing users to browse and purchase authentic, high-end secondhand clothing, designer handbags, and accessories. The launch of the ‘Preowned Luxury’ category comes as no surprise, given the…

Retail
Jason Wu Beauty Launches into US CVS Stores

Jason Wu Beauty Launches into US CVS Stores

Jason Wu Beauty, the cosmetics brand founded in 2021 by renowned fashion designer Jason Wu and beauty industry veteran Toni Ko, has just announced a major expansion. The brand is now available in over 3,000 CVS stores across the United…

Retail
Facebook marketplace fees double from 5% to 10%

Facebook marketplace fees double from 5% to 10%

Facebook has announced that it has doubled its seller fees for listings sold with shipping on its popular Marketplace platform. Effective April 15, 2024, the selling fee has increased from 5% to 10%, with a minimum fee of $0.80 per…

Retail
Is reddit down?

Reddit suffers ‘outage’ due to backend issues

Today, many Reddit users encountered difficulties accessing the popular social news and discussion platform. Reports of server errors, login issues, and general inaccessibility flooded social media as frustrated users sought answers. According to Reddit’s status page, the site is not…

Social Media
PrettyLittleThing Founders Launch Kamani Rossar

PrettyLittleThing Founders Launch New Business Venture

PrettyLittleThing co-founders Umar Kamani and Paul Papworth have launched Kamani Rossar, a luxury interior design business, in April 2024. The billionaire brothers, who previously sold their stake in the fast-fashion brand to Boohoo in 2020, are now setting their sights…

Retail
Fossil Launches a New Online Curated Gift Shop

Fossil Launches a New Online Curated Gift Shop

American watch and accessories brand Fossil unveiled a new online gift shop experience, featuring specialized curated collections designed to help customers find the perfect present for any occasion. The launch comes just in time for Mother’s Day, offering a convenient…

Retail
Is temu kids clothes safe?

10 Reasons Not To Shop Temu For Kids

In the vast expanse of online shopping platforms, Temu has emerged as a destination that boasts an array of affordable options. While low prices are enticing for parents shopping for their children’s clothing, several factors warrant consideration before making Temu…

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