Contributor Profile

Jeanel Alvarado

RetailBoss Contributor

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…

  • News
  • Fashion
  • Featured
  • Marketing
  • Luxury

About

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.

Latest Stories

Articles by Jeanel Alvarado

The Rise of the 'Click and Mortar' shopper

The Rise of the ‘Click and Mortar’ Shopper

A ‘Click and Mortar’ shopper is someone who uses a combination of online and offline channels when making purchases. These shoppers appreciate the convenience and flexibility of being able to research products online, place orders through websites or mobile apps,…

Strategy
What is Click and Collect? Definition and Example

Click and Collect: Definition & Examples

Click and Collect is a retail fulfillment method that  allows customers to order and pay for items online from a retailer and then collect them in-store. It bridges the gap between online and in-store shopping. This convenient shopping option has…

EducationGlossary
Primark is trialling click-and-collect across 57 stores

Primark Expands Click-and-Collect to 57 Stores

Primark, the British fashion retailer is now trialling click-and-collect services across 57 stores in the United Kingdom, offering customers a new level of convenience and flexibility when shopping for their favorite Primark items. The click-and-collect service allows customers to browse…

NewsRetail
Why Kelly-Moore Paints Shut Down Stores

Here’s Why Kelly-Moore Paints Shut Down Stores

Kelly-Moore Paints, a longstanding company in the paint industry, went out of business due to a combination of financial burdens and legal challenges. The primary factor contributing to the company’s closure is the substantial financial strain from settling asbestos-related legal…

AnalysisStrategy
MatchesFashion CEO and CFO exit following administration

MatchesFashion CEO and CFO exit following administration

MatchesFashion, a luxury clothing retailer, has recently faced significant challenges, leading to the exit of its CEO Nick Beighton and CFO Dave Murray as the company entered administration. Previously acquired by Frasers Group for £52 million from Apax Partners just…

Fashion
Amazon Introduces GenAI to generate product descriptions

Amazon Introduces GenAI to generate product descriptions

Amazon has been at the forefront of integrating generative AI (GenAI) into various aspects of its e-commerce platform, enhancing both the seller and customer experience. The company’s innovative use of GenAI technology allows sellers to create more engaging and effective…

Beauty
16.5% of U.S. purchases result in returns

Study: 16.5% of U.S. purchases result in returns

The United States saw a significant portion of its retail purchases returned, with just over 16% of online purchases were returned. According to a study by Statistica, the issue has escalated in 2021-2022 as the volume and processing cost of returns…

AnalysisInsights
RETAILBOSS DISCOVERY

What are you looking for?

Search the stories, companies and ideas shaping retail.

Start exploring

Esc to close · Tab to navigateOpen full results →