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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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Luxury Resale Demand Set to Reach 13 Billion Dollars by 2029

The way people engage with luxury goods is changing fast. The luxury consignment market is experiencing an unprecedented transformation, with recent industry developments signaling a dramatic shift in how consumers buy and sell high-end goods. With the U.S. luxury resale…

NewsRetail
Alta Raises $11 Million Seed Round to Revolutionize AI Fashion Tech

Alta Raises $11 Million Seed Round to Revolutionize AI Fashion Tech

Alta, the New York-based startup founded by Jenny Wang has raised $11 million to expand its AI-powered personal styling and shopping platform. The funding round, led by Menlo Ventures, attracted a star-studded roster of backers that includes Aglaé Ventures (supported by the Arnaults of LVMH), Benchstrength, Conviction, Phenomenal…

NewsTechnology

Top Fashion Tech Startups To Watch With Strong VC Backing

Fashion’s future is being rewritten by artificial intelligence, and big investors are taking notice. The convergence of artificial intelligence and fashion is creating unprecedented opportunities in one of the world’s largest industries. While venture capitalists may not be known for…

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Loro Piana's Labor Scandal Explained

Loro Piana’s Labor Scandal Explained: 6 Brand Lessons

It’s alleged a Chinese worker was physically beaten when he demanded roughly $11,700 in unpaid wages. This violence led to his employer’s arrest and exposed severe labor exploitation at workshops supplying Loro Piana, the prestigious Italian luxury brand. Milan courts…

FashionNews
Target Abruptly Ends Its Price Matching

Why Target Abruptly Ends Its Price Matching Policy

Target has eliminated its 12-year price matching policy effective July 28, 2025. No more matching Amazon prices. No more Walmart comparisons. Only internal price adjustments between Target stores and Target.com within 14 days of purchase. Target’s internal analysis revealed something…

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Labubu

The Rise of Labubu: World’s Most Popular Toy

The emergence of Labubu as a worldwide cultural and commercial sensation represents one of the most remarkable brand transformations in recent memory. What began as a modest character in Nordic-inspired children’s books has evolved into a billion-dollar business empire, fundamentally…

InsightsShopping
Top 10 Meal Replacement Shakes in 2025

10 Best Meal Replacement Shakes in 2025, Ranked

Soylent takes the #1 spot in this comprehensive list of the best meal replacement shakes for 2025. Known for its nutritionally complete formula and convenient ready-to-drink format, Soylent delivers 400 calories, 20g protein, and 28 vitamins and minerals per serving.…

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