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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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The State of E-Commerce Returns in 2023

The State of E-Commerce Returns in 2023

As ecommerce continues to grow, so does the number of returns made by customers. Understanding the state of ecommerce returns is crucial for any business looking to maximize profits and minimize losses. In this blog post, we will explore some…

EcommerceFashion
What is Retail Markdown Mean?

What is Retail Markdown Mean?

Markdown pricing is a necessary evil for retailers. It helps them reduce the price of products to increase sales and clear out inventory. However, markdowns must be part of a holistic pricing strategy for each product across its life cycle.…

GlossaryMerchandising
Retail Math Formulas

Retail Math Formulas Cheat Sheet + Examples

Retail math is a set of skills that enables managers, sales associates, and other retail employees to perform essential tasks at both the retail and manufacturer level. It involves basic arithmetic, such as counting money and calculating change, as well…

GlossaryMerchandising
Open-Air Shopping Centers

What is an Open-Air in Retail: Shopping Center

Open-air shopping centers, also known as strip malls, have been gaining popularity in recent years due to the decline of traditional enclosed malls. Unlike their enclosed counterparts, open-air shopping centers are organized rows of stores spread over an area with…

GlossaryRetail
ASOS raises funds after £291m loss

ASOS raises funds after £291m loss

ASOS, a prominent online fashion retailer, has recently faced significant financial challenges, with its stock becoming the UK’s worst-performing in 2022 after plummeting by 78%. The company’s struggles can be attributed to reduced consumer spending on clothing and increasing costs…

Fashion
A New Wave of Brands Arrive in Brooklyn: HOUSE OF SHOWFIELDS

A New Wave of Brands Arrive in Brooklyn: HOUSE OF SHOWFIELDS

Brooklyn’s experiential concept store, HOUSE OF SHOWFIELDS, recently announced the arrival of over twenty new brands to its Williamsburg location. This exciting addition expands the store’s carefully curated selection of innovative and unique products across various categories, including home goods,…

Retail
Sell Through Rate: How to Calculate

Sell Through Rate: How to Calculate

Sell-through rate is use to determine how much inventory they sell in a certain amount of time. Learning how to calculate and track this figure can help you evaluate how well your organization performs over monthly, quarterly or yearly sales…

GlossaryMerchandising
What is a Brick and Mortar store?

What is a Brick and Mortar store?

Brick and mortar retail has been around for centuries, but it has evolved with time. The term “brick and mortar” (also sometimes used as “bricks and mortar”) was created in contrast to online shopping or e-commerce. Before the internet grew…

GlossaryReal Estate
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