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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 allure of counterfeit goods among Gen Z shoppers

The allure of counterfeit goods among Gen Z shoppers

The rise of counterfeit goods among Generation Z has become a significant concern for luxury brands. This tech-savvy generation, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is increasingly attracted to fake products due to various factors such as affordability, easy…

LuxuryRetail
How Seasonal Trends Affect your Retail Business

How Seasonal Trends Affect your Retail Business

Seasonal trends have a significant impact on businesses across various industries. These predictable changes occur over a one-year period and can be based on calendar seasons, commercial seasons, or specific events such as holidays and sales. Understanding and adapting to…

MarketingStrategy
How Social Media Is Driving Gen Z Shopping Habits

How Social Media Is Driving Gen Z Shopping Habits

Social media has become a driving force in shaping the shopping habits of Generation Z, the digitally native cohort born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s. With platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat dominating their online presence, Gen Z’s…

MarketingTrends
How Reverse Image Search Is Changing Ecommerce

How Reverse Image Search Is Changing Ecommerce

Reverse image search has emerged as a powerful tool in the e-commerce industry, significantly boosting sales and enhancing customer experience. As more consumers rely on visual information to make purchasing decisions, businesses are recognizing the importance of catering to this…

EcommerceRetail
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