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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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Crate & Barrel Opens New Flagship Store

Crate & Barrel Opens NYC Flagship Store

Crate & Barrel has introduced its innovative flagship store in New York City’s Flatiron district, marking a significant milestone as the brand’s first immersive design store. This new retail haven offers a unique shopping experience where customers can explore Crate…

Retail
Odele Takes on Minority Investment from Stride Consumer Partners

Odele secures private equity investment from Stride

Odele, a Minneapolis-based purveyor of clean hair care products, has recently entered into a strategic partnership with Stride Consumer Partners LLC. This collaboration marks a minority investment by Stride, a private equity firm known for investing in consumer-driven passion brands.…

Beauty
Simon properties AI technology

Simon® Introduces AI Elves for Personalized Gift Finder

This holiday season, Simon® is revolutionizing the gift-shopping experience with the introduction of its innovative “HolidAI” Gift Finder. As a renowned leader in top-tier shopping and mixed-use destinations, Simon® is enhancing the festive spirit by offering complimentary personal shopping assistance…

Technology
Cartier opens new boutique in New York City's SoHo

Cartier opens new boutique in New York City’s SoHo

Cartier, the renowned luxury brand, is delighted to unveil its latest boutique on November 18, 2023. This new addition to Cartier’s global presence is situated at 102 Greene Street in the vibrant SoHo district of New York City. The opening…

Luxury
Twilla

Meet the Brothers who are changing sleep forever

Two Utah brothers, Mark and Peter Rane, found themselves dissatisfied with the existing pillow options on the market. Their quest for the perfect pillow led them to leverage their extensive industrial design experience—accumulated over 30 years while working with prominent…

Exclusive
Vestiaire Collective Bans Fast Fashion

Vestiaire Collective’s fast fashion ban

Vestiaire Collective has broadened its prohibition on fast fashion labels, marking the second phase of its initiative to challenge the industry’s unsustainable practices. This recent prohibition extends to more than 30 prominent brands, including Gap, H&M, Zara, Mango, Uniqlo, and…

Fashion
Rebag and Thredup

Rebag and ThredUP announce partnership

Rebag has announced a multifaceted partnership with thredUP, one of the largest online resale platforms, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable future for fashion. Rebag is known for its curated collection of high-end accessories, including handbags, fine jewelry,…

Luxury
Retail News on Amazon

US Retail News Headlines for November 14th, 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
Peter Nygard fashion mogul

Peter Nygard Guilty on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

Peter Nygard, once a towering figure in the Canadian apparel industry, has been found guilty of four counts of sexual assault. The verdict, delivered by a Toronto jury, marks the downfall of a man who was not only a fashion…

Law
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