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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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Is SHEIN Shutting Down In 2024 Rumor Debunked

Is SHEIN Shutting Down?

Rumors have been swirling online that the massively popular fast fashion retailer Shein is set to close its doors for good in March 2024. Social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter (now known as X) have been abuzz with speculation,…

FAQFashion
Luxury brands aim to open more retail stores in airports

Luxury brands aim to open more retail stores in airports

Gone are the days when airport shopping was limited to convenience stores, newsstands, and souvenir shops. Today, major airports like San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) have…

InsightsLuxury
DressX Founders

DRESSX Gen AI Enables Virtual Try-on for Clothing

DRESSX, the largest digital fashion company, has recently launched DRESSX Gen AI – an innovative generative AI technology that enables users to create personalized digital fashion looks within seconds based on text prompts. This AI solution utilizes Generative Adversarial Networks…

Technology
H&M Group plans to refurbish 250 of its stores worldwide

H&M Group plans to refurbish 250 of its stores worldwide

H&M Group has announced plans to refurbish 250 of its stores worldwide by the year 2024. This strategic initiative underscores the company’s commitment to not only maintaining but elevating the physical retail environment amidst a rapidly evolving retail landscape. Helmersson,…

Fashion
CHI Haircare Launches Official TikTok Shop

CHI Haircare Launches TikTok Shop

CHI Haircare, the professional haircare industry has officially launched its TikTok Shop. This strategic move was announced to bring CHI Haircare’s innovative products closer to the vibrant and trend-savvy TikTok community, offering a seamless shopping experience directly on the popular…

BeautyHair care
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