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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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Beauty Pie Lands US$100M to Expand Skincare Market Reach

Beauty Pie Lands US$100M to Expand Skincare Market Reach

Beauty Pie, a London-based online buyers’ club, has successfully raised $100 million to expand its skincare and wellness business. Founded in 2016, the company offers high-end beauty and wellness products at affordable prices through a unique membership model. Customers can…

Beauty
Sofía Vergara's Lingerie Brand EBY Secures $6 Million

Sofía Vergara’s Lingerie Brand EBY Secures $6 Million

EBY, a women’s empowerment and tech apparel company specializing in seamless underwear, has raised $6 million in Series A funding. Co-founded by “Modern Family” star Sofía Vergara and entrepreneur Renata Black, the New York-based lingerie brand was established in 2018…

Fashion
Estée Lauder partners with Amanda Gorman

Estée Lauder partners with Amanda Gorman

The Estée Lauder Companies have partnered with Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, to launch a transformative initiative called WRITING CHANGE. This three-year, $3 million program aims to support grassroots organizations dedicated to advancing literacy as a…

Beauty
Sephora announces first-ever Black-owned brands campaign

Sephora announces first-ever Black-owned brands campaign

Today, Sephora unveiled its first-ever Black-owned brands campaign to further recognize and celebrate the contributions that Black culture and Black innovators have made to the beauty industry, including the excellent array of products, available for all beauty consumers. The campaign…

DiversityRetail
Target Appoints Google Exec to Lead In-House Retail Media Company

Target Appoints Google Exec to Lead In-House Retail Media Company

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today named Sarah Travis president of Roundel, the retailer’s in-house media company. Roundel helps advertisers connect directly with Target’s guests through personalized, relevant marketing messages across Target’s owned platforms and hundreds of brand-safe, off-platform channels. Travis joins the company Sept. 13,…

Press Release
COSMECON – Beauty defined by YOU

COSMECON – Beauty defined by YOU

COSMECON is an annual event that focuses on cosmetics, skin care, wellness, and fashion, providing a comprehensive experience for beauty enthusiasts. The event aims to celebrate beauty from the inside out and highlights various aspects of the industry, including physical,…

BeautyEvents
RETAILBOSS Beauty Awards

RETAILBOSS Beauty Awards

RETAILBOSS® Beauty Awards recognizes the professionals, entrepreneurs and enterprises leading the beauty industry. On August 27th, we announced the 2021 RETAILBOSS® Beauty Awards, and September nominations will open to the public. Learn more about each category, submissions and criteria. Planning…

BeautyEvents
Why We Need More Women in Leadership Positions

Why We Need More Women in Leadership Positions

Good web design has visual weight, is optimized for various devices, and has content that is prioritized for the medium. The most important elements of a web page should have more visual weight to “naturally attract” a visitor’s attention. Optimization…

Retail
Why do luxury brands license their names and logos to manufacturers

Why do luxury brands license their names and logos to manufacturers

Luxury brands often license their names and logos to manufacturers to capitalize on various strategic advantages, bolstering their prestige and market presence. Licensing, at its core, involves granting another party the permission to use the brand’s intellectual property—such as trademarks,…

Strategy
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