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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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Retail News December 2023

US Retail News Headlines for December 27, 2023

RetailBoss is streamlining its retail news with our weekly retail roundup, including updates from around the globe. Here are today’s top stories from this week; if you want to get this news in your inbox, sign up for our free…

Retail
Beauty M&A Investment Deals of 2023

The Biggest Beauty M&A Investment Deals of 2023

In 2023, the beauty industry witnessed a flurry of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as companies sought to expand their portfolios and capitalize on growth opportunities. Despite potential economic headwinds, the beauty market has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, with U.S. prestige…

Beauty
Can Luxury E-Commerce Giants Be Saved?

Can Luxury E-Commerce Giants Be Saved?

Luxury e-commerce is facing a tumultuous period, with once-thriving platforms now grappling with significant challenges. This week, the industry witnessed two major players, Farfetch and Matches, narrowly escape financial ruin by securing sales to new owners. The question on everyone’s…

Ecommerce
China’s DHGate Experiences Record-Breaking Sales

China’s DHGate Experiences Record-Breaking Sales

China’s leading B2B cross-border e-commerce marketplace, DHgate, reported a record-breaking performance during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023 period, doubling its Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) compared to the previous year. This five-day sales event, strategically planned for the 2023…

EcommerceNews
Jacquemus CEO to Step Down

Jacquemus CEO exits

Bastien Daguzan has announced his departure from the role of CEO and President at Jacquemus, the French luxury brand known for its modern aesthetic and independent spirit. This news surprises many, given Daguzan’s relatively recent appointment to the position in…

Fashion
Prada Buys Fifth Avenue Retail Building for $425M

Prada Buys Fifth Avenue Retail Building for $425M

Italian luxury fashion house Prada has purchased the building housing its flagship store on New York City’s prestigious Fifth Avenue. The transaction, valued at $425 million, was a landmark deal from leasing to ownership for the renowned brand. Prada‘s decision…

Luxury
Plaintiffs Drop Greenwashing Lawsuit Against H&M

Plaintiffs Drop Greenwashing Lawsuit Against H&M

Two plaintiffs have voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the global fashion retailer, H&M which had accused the company of misleading consumers with false sustainability claims. The lawsuit, initially filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New…

Law
zulily sues amazon

Zulily Takes Legal Action Against Amazon in a New Lawsuit

The online retailer Zulily has initiated a lawsuit against the e-commerce giant Amazon. This move comes amidst various antitrust allegations and legal challenges that Amazon has faced from various entities, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 states. The…

Fashion
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