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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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Nadira Singh named Chief Financial Officer of Hudson’s Bay

Nadira Singh named Chief Financial Officer of Hudson’s Bay

Nadira Singh has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Hudson’s Bay, effective May 2, 2022. Hudson’s Bay, a Canadian store operation under HBC, is delighted to welcome the accomplished and performance-driven executive to their team. With over 15…

Retail
Naomi Osaka Launches KINLÒ Suncare Line with Walmart

Naomi Osaka Launches KINLÒ Suncare Line with Walmart

Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has partnered with Walmart to bring her suncare brand, KINLÒ, to a wider audience. Starting April 30, 2022, the line specifically designed for people with melanated skin will be available in 2,500 Walmart stores across the…

Retail
Square Launches Square Loans For Canadian Small Retailers

Square Launches Square Loans For Canadian Small Retailers

Square, a leading financial services company, has expanded its Square Loans program for small businesses in Canada. This move aims to provide Canadian entrepreneurs with easier access to funding and help them grow their businesses. Square Loans offers customized loan…

Retail
The Workshop at Macy’s

The Workshop at Macy’s Returns For 2022 Programming

The Workshop at Macy’s, the retail industry’s longest-running vendor accelerator program, is returning for its 2022 programming with a new class of 25 entrepreneurs and an enhanced curriculum. The program, which focuses on diverse, women-owned, LGBTQ-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises, aims…

DiversityFashion
Will Digital Tags Be The Answer to Transparency in Fashion?

Will Digital Tags Be The Answer to Transparency in Fashion?

Digital clothing price labels have the potential to significantly contribute to sustainable fashion retailing. Companies like Digety and Ynvisible are revolutionizing the fashion industry by providing reusable digital price labels that address the needs of sustainable clothing and fashion. One…

Sustainability
Japanese Luxury Recommerce Firm Launches Allu USA

Japanese Luxury Recommerce Firm Launches Allu USA

Japanese luxury recommerce company, The Valuence Group, has expanded its global reach with the launch of ALLU USA on April 26, 2022. This new venture introduces an English language eCommerce site and selling studio, catering to the growing trends in…

FashionLuxury
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