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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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How do you calculate same-store sales formula

Same-Store Sales: Definition, Formula and Example

Same-store sales, also known as comparable-store sales or “comps,” is a key performance indicator (KPI) that measures the revenue growth of a retail company’s existing stores over a specified period. This metric focuses on the sales generated by stores that…

EducationGlossary
77% U.S. Shoppers Continue to Trade Down

Report: 77% U.S. Shoppers Continue to Trade Down in 2024

According to a new McKinsey report, the trend of “trading down” among American shoppers is gaining momentum in 2024, with 77% of consumers opting for more cost-effective shopping habits. This shift in consumer behavior is largely driven by the need…

Insights
Saks Introduces New Electric Cars Category for Luxury Shoppers

Saks Introduces New Electric Cars Category for Luxury Shoppers

Saks, a premier luxury e-commerce platform, announced its partnership with Lucid Motors, an American manufacturer of luxury electric vehicles. This collaboration, launched in February 2024, is Saks’ first venture into the electric vehicle (EV) market, reflecting the retailer’s innovative approach…

BusinessLuxury
60 Percent of US Shoppers Used Split-Payment Options

Report: 60% of US Shoppers Used Split-Payment Options

As of the latest reports, split-payment options have seen a significant surge in popularity among US shoppers. According to the PYMNTS Intelligence report, 60% of consumers have utilized these flexible payment methods within the past year, indicating a strong trend…

Insights
AliExpress partners with Vogue for UK Livestream Shopping

AliExpress partners with Vogue for UK Livestream Shopping

AliExpress, the Chinese marketplace platform owned by Alibaba, invites UK influencers to try livestreaming e-commerce. The new livestream service, which will operate through a partnership with Vogue Business, allows shoppers to interact with local models, actors, and TV personalities. Former…

EcommerceNews
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