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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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CAKES Body Hits $100 Million Milestone with Ulta Rollout

A new era for women’s undergarment innovation has just arrived in stores nationwide. CAKES body, the $100 million brand recognized for revolutionizing women’s undergarment solutions, has made its official brick-and-mortar debut at Ulta Beauty stores nationwide. As of August 17,…

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Did Sephora officially drop Huda Beauty from Stores?

Amid mounting controversy and a social media firestorm, Sephora is at the center of breaking news speculation regarding its partnership with Huda Beauty after founder Huda Kattan’s explosive accusations linking Israel to several historic global events. The now-deleted TikTok video…

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Lightspeed Commerce Reports 15% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth

Lightspeed Commerce crushed expectations with a first quarter proving it’s a force to reckon with. Lightspeed began fiscal 2026 with impressive momentum, reporting first-quarter results that exceeded expectations across key financial metrics. The Montreal-based omnichannel platform, powering retail and hospitality…

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JOY GROUP Sales Top $580 Million with Multi-Category Growth

Based in Shanghai, JOY GROUP is a leading multi-brand beauty company in China and recently announced its 2024 financial results, showcasing remarkable sales of over US$580 million and 36% annual revenue growth. JOY GROUP’s consistent double-digit expansion has been matched…

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Popflex vs Gottex Lawsuit of Using Stolen Fashion Designs

Popflex Fashion Brand Accuses Gottex of Using Stolen Designs

A major clash has erupted in the activewear industry as indie brand Popflex accuses established giant Gottex of stealing its patented Pirouette Skort design, igniting a high-stakes battle over intellectual property rights. The dispute centers on Gottex’s “Tutu Skort”—a lookalike…

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