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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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Award winning Canadian Fragrance Brand Rosy & Earnest Makes Its U.S. Debut With Ulta Beauty Online

Rosy & Earnest is defining the future of fine fragrance, one meticulously crafted scent at a time.

BeautyNews

Dec 8, 2025

New York’s New ‘AI Shopping Law’ Demands Full Disclosure of Algorithmic Pricing

The NY law is clear: if businesses use algorithmic pricing, they must notify consumers.

ConsumerNews

Dec 8, 2025

Ralph Lauren Marks 10th Games Outfitting Team USA for Milano Cortina 2026

The collection looks to give consumers a clear, aspirational image of what “timeless American style” means on one of the world’s biggest stages. 

FashionNews

Dec 8, 2025

Dior to the High Street: The Winter 2025 Trend Making Scarves the Star

In a season where consumers are buying less but expecting more from each item, multi‑purpose pieces that combine warmth are well‑positioned to win. 

FashionLuxury

Dec 8, 2025

The Chanel Classic Flap Almost Doubled In Price While U.S. Inflation Rose

Chanel’s Classic Flap has become the clearest example of luxury “bagflation,” with prices climbing up to 5x faster than US inflation between 2019 and 2025. This RB analysis shows how treating an icon as a financial asset, not just a…

HandbagsInsights

Dec 7, 2025

Estée Lauder bets on Gemini AI as Jo Malone London launches conversational Scent Advisor online

The Estée Lauder Companies and Jo Malone London are bringing AI into luxury fragrance with a new AI-powered Scent Advisor that turns online browsing into a guided consultation, using Google Cloud technology to translate everyday language into tailored scent recommendations.…

BeautyNews

Dec 5, 2025

Philippines’ eCommerce Powerhouse etaily Secures $24M in Funding Led by SMBC

With its latest funding and deep regional ties, etaily is positioning itself at the forefront of Southeast Asia’s evolving retail ecosystem.

EcommerceNews

Dec 4, 2025

Agentic AI Is Set to Reshape Retail Even Though Shoppers Are Split, Report

With AI already reshaping how people find and evaluate products and driving a growing slice of referral traffic.

Retail

Dec 3, 2025

Top 5 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts: Celebrate Love with the Perfect Surprise

Valentine’s Day is the ideal occasion to show your special someone how much they mean to you. Whether you’ve been together for years or are just starting out, finding the perfect gift can sometimes feel overwhelming. You want to choose…

FashionNews

Dec 3, 2025

Fit Collective Raises Record €3.4M Pre Seed in UK’s Largest Ever Round by a Solo Female Founder

This landmark deal has sparked discussions about closing the gender funding gap in the European tech industry.

NewsRetail

Dec 2, 2025