Contributor Profile

Jeanel Alvarado

RetailBoss Contributor

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…

  • News
  • Featured
  • Marketing
  • Fashion
  • Luxury

About

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.

Latest Stories

Articles by Jeanel Alvarado

7 DTC Retail Trends To Watch Out for in 2023

7 DTC Retail Trends To Watch Out for in 2023

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) retail is a business model in which brands sell their products or services directly to customers, bypassing retailers, wholesalers, and other intermediaries. This approach allows brands to have greater control over their customer experience, product offerings, and marketing…

RetailTrends
Shein Vs. Temu Lawsuit Update

Shein Vs. Temu Lawsuit Update

As of March 27, 2023, the legal battle between Chinese ultra-fast fashion companies Shein and Temu continues to heat up in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Shein, through its owner Roadget Business Pte. Ltd., has…

EcommerceFashion
Best Retail Blogs

Is Aritzia Considered a Luxury Brand?

Aritzia, a Canadian women’s fashion retailer founded in Vancouver by Brian Hill in 1984, is known for its extensive portfolio of exclusive brands catering to various functions and individual aesthetics. The brand describes itself as “Everyday Luxury,” positioning itself between…

Retail
Millennials plan to stick with online shopping, says Report

Millennials plan to stick with online shopping, says Report

Millennials, aged between 25 and 40, are showing a strong preference for online shopping even as brick-and-mortar stores rebound from the pandemic. According to a recent survey by ESW, a global direct-to-consumer leader, over 27% of millennials plan to spend…

Retail
10 Skin Care Trends You Need to Know for 2023

10 Skin Care Trends You Need to Know for 2023

As the global skincare market continues to grow, so does the need for innovative and effective products that cater to various skin concerns. With sales expected to reach over $207 billion by 2028, consumers are seeking more personalized and efficient…

BeautyTrends
Celebrity Brand Analysis: Key Success Drivers

Celebrity Brand Analysis: Key Success Drivers

The rise of celebrity beauty brands has become a significant trend in the makeup and skincare industry. With numerous celebrities launching their own lines, consumers are increasingly drawn to these products due to the star power behind them. According to a…

Retail
Acne Studios Opens New Store in Miami

Acne Studios Opens New Store in Miami

Acne Studios, a multidisciplinary luxury fashion house based in Stockholm, Sweden, has recently opened its first store in Miami, Florida. This marks the brand’s debut in the Southern United States. Acne Studios specializes in men’s and women’s ready-to-wear fashion, footwear,…

LuxuryRetail
10 Beauty Retail Trends To Watch Out For In 2023

10 Beauty Retail Trends To Watch Out For In 2023

Since the pandemic, the global health & beauty retail market, and cosmetics in particular, has witnessed impressive and sustained growth, with predictions that it will surpass $100 billion globally in 2023. With such a buoyant market, health & beauty retailers…

BeautyTrends
How to Sell Cosmetics To A Major Beauty Retailer

How to Sell Cosmetics To A Major Beauty Retailer

The beauty retail industry is a constantly evolving and highly competitive market. It’s essential for companies to stay on top of trends, innovate, and offer unique products that make them stand out from the crowd. This guide will provide you…

BeautyStrategy
RETAILBOSS DISCOVERY

What are you looking for?

Search the stories, companies and ideas shaping retail.

Start exploring

Esc to close · Tab to navigateOpen full results →