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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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Holiday Shopping Report 2023 Consumer

11 Seconds Too Long for Online Holiday Shoppers

A recent Forbes report has shed light on a critical benchmark for online retailers—the 11-second rule. It’s the maximum window of time an online shoppers are willing to give a website to capture their attention and guide them to what…

Retail
The slowest month for retail e-commerce sales

What is the Slowest Month for Fashion eCommerce?

While the retail industry experiences a surge in sales during certain periods, it’s equally important to recognize the slower months, which typically fall in January and February. After the festive frenzy of holiday shopping, consumers often tighten their purse strings,…

Strategy
levis

What fashion brands were popular in the 1970’s?

As we delve into the vibrant tapestry of 1970s fashion, it’s impossible not to recognize the retail giants that clothed a generation in bell-bottoms, polyester suits, and disco-ready sequins. The ’70s was a decade where fashion became more accessible, expressive,…

Fashion
Primark new Italy stores

Fast fashion retailer Primark to open new stores in Italy

Fast fashion retailer, Primark is set to expand its presence in Italy with an ambitious plan to open five new stores across the country. This expansion represents a significant investment of €50 million and will increase Primark’s total number of…

Fashion
ASOS diversity ditches

Why ASOS is ditching diversity targets in bonus scheme

The online fashion retailer, ASOS has made a strategic decision to revise its executive bonus scheme. The company, which had been known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, is now placing a stronger emphasis on profitability over diversity targets…

Fashion
Revolution Beauty 3 Million dispute

Revolution Beauty founder Adam Minto £3m debt dispute

Revolution Beauty, a UK-based cosmetics company known for its affordable and inclusive beauty products, has found itself at the center of a financial controversy involving its founders. Adam Minto, who co-founded the company in 2014 alongside Tom Allsworth, is currently…

Beauty
TikTok made me buy it

TikTok made me buy it—Still ring true in 2024?

The exponential rise of social media platforms has altered the way we make purchase decisions, turning away from traditional shopping routes. We now follow trends driven by viral sensations, online influencers, and catchy soundtracks, mostly on popular platforms like TikTok. …

Marketing
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