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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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Adidas to Begin Selling Remaining Yeezy Products

Adidas to Begin Selling Remaining Yeezy Products

Adidas has announced plans to sell some of its remaining inventory of Yeezy products, with an initial release scheduled for May 31, 2023. The range of existing designs will be available exclusively through adidas.com/yeezy and the adidas CONFIRMED app. This…

Retail
Pacsun names Brie Olson CEO

Pacsun names Brie Olson CEO

As Pacsun embarks on a new chapter with Brie Olson taking the helm as the sole CEO, effective June 15, 2023, industry experts are optimistic about the future outlook of the popular teen apparel retailer. Olson’s appointment follows the retirement…

Retail
Skims Opens Pop-up In New York Amid Retail Expansion

Skims Opens Pop-up In New York Amid Retail Expansion

Skims, the innovative shapewear brand founded by Kim Kardashian, has recently opened a pop-up store in New York City, targeting fashion-conscious women aged 18-45 who value quality, comfort, and fit. Located at The Channel Gardens at Rockefeller Center on 620…

EventsFashion
Jennifer Aniston’s Hair Care Brand Launches at Ulta Beauty

Jennifer Aniston’s Hair Care Brand Launches at Ulta Beauty

Jennifer Aniston’s hair care brand, LolaVie, has recently expanded its reach by launching at Ulta Beauty, marking the plant-based brand’s first wholesale partnership and entry into brick-and-mortar retail. This move comes as the hair care industry is experiencing significant growth,…

Retail
New York City Mayor Outlines Plan to Combat Retail Theft

New York City Mayor Outlines Plan to Combat Retail Theft

Retail theft in New York City has been on the rise since 2018, with a staggering 44% increase in shoplifting complaints from 2021 to 2022. This surge in retail crime has significantly impacted retailers, particularly small businesses, who are still…

Retail
Buy Now, Pay Later Statistics, Report

Buy Now, Pay Later Statistics, Report

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services continue to gain popularity, with recent data showing a significant increase in adoption rates. In the UK, BNPL usage rose from 12% of all online purchases in January 2023 to 14% in March 2023.…

PaymentsTechnology
‘Tip Creep’ Has Shockingly Hit Self-Checkout Kiosks

‘Tip Creep’ Has Shockingly Hit Self-Checkout Kiosks

Tip Creep is a phenomenon where businesses have removed traditional tip jars and now credit card kiosks, including self-checkout machines, are prompting customers to give extra money when they swipe their cards. This practice has been dubbed “tip creeping” and…

Retail
Shein to open 30 pop-up stores in 2023

Shein to open 30 pop-up stores in 2023

Global online fast fashion retailer, Shein is set to open 30 brick-and-mortar stores this year in the UK, marking a significant shift in the brick-and-mortar retail landscape. The Chinese fast-fashion brand, which has gained immense popularity among Gen Z consumers,…

FashionRetail
How To Stop Losing Customers During Online Checkout

Amazon To Introduce ChatGPT-Style Search

Amazon is set to revolutionize its online marketplace by incorporating a ChatGPT-style search, an AI-powered conversational search interface that rivals efforts by Microsoft and Google. This move aims to provide users with a more personalized and intuitive search experience, transforming…

Retail
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