Jeanel Alvarado

Jeanel Alvarado is a retail strategist and trusted consultant, leveraging 15+ years of cross-disciplinary expertise in retail, e-commerce, and consumer behavior analytics. Jeanel’s thought leadership appears in TIME, Fortune, Entrepreneur, Nasdaq and US Chamber of Commerce and more, with recurring commentary for: financial markets, consumer insights, shopping trends, tech Innovation, and the luxury sector.

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Klarna announces first recipients of the Small Business Impact Initiative grants

Klarna today announced the first group to receive grants from the recently-launched Klarna Small Business…

Footwear news and trends

Footwear brand Hoka, renowned for its cushioned running shoes, is making a significant move by…

Black Designer Karibbein Ann Marie Breaks Into Luxury Footwear Industry

Karibbein Ann Marie, a talented and ambitious designer, has made her mark in the luxury…

How to Build Credibility & Persuade Your Audience

Bianca Modo Isom, will be teaching a class on How to Build Credibility & Persuade…

How To Design, Develop, and Produce a Collection in 90 Days

Ciara Chyanne will be teaching a class on How To Launch in 90 Days, Ciara…

Skims Is the Official Underwear of the U.S. Olympic Team

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand, Skims, has made a significant impact in the world of fashion…

Sharon Chuter Launches UOMA Sister Brand at Walmart

UOMA Beauty, a leading inclusive black-owned beauty brand, has expanded its offerings with the launch…

Lightspeed to acquire Ecwid and NuORDER to unify commerce ecosystem

Lightspeed has entered into definitive agreements to acquire two global leaders in digital commerce. Once…

L’Oréal and Facebook have announced a technology platform integration with ModiFace, L’Oréal’s owned augmented reality…

Luxury Shoe Brand Rebecca Allen Launches at Nordstrom 

As we continue to grow our partnerships and improve the representation of diverse vendors and…

H&M Launches 'The Blank Staples' for Wholesale Customers

H&M, a leading global fashion retailer, launched its Blank Staples Wholesale Program in May 2021.…

Sephora Canada To Dedicate 25% of Brand Offering To BIPOC-Owned Brands

Sephora Canada has recently announced its commitment to dedicate 25% of its brand offering to…

Àuda.B, First Black-Owned Nail Lacquer Brand Sold at Nordstrom

Auda. B, a luxury vegan nail lacquer brand, has recently become available at Nordstrom, a…

Nicki Minaj crashes Crocs website with 4,900% spike in sales after IG Post

Nicki Minaj, the best-selling female rapper of all time, recently caused a massive surge in…

Kylie Jenner Targets $19.5 Billion Swimwear Industry With Kylie Swim

Kylie Jenner, the 24-year-old beauty mogul, is expanding her business empire by venturing into the…

Goldman Sachs Invests Over B in New Black Women Initiative

Goldman Sachs, a leading global financial institution, has demonstrated its commitment to fostering a more…

Klarna launches Small Business Impact Initiative to help small and medium-sized businesses

Klarna today announced it is donating $4.5 million in free services to small and medium-sized…

Heal In Colour Launch Adhesive Bandages For Black & Brown Skin Tones

In recent years, there has been a growing demand for products that cater to the…

RIMOWA x CHAOS collaborate for limited-edition line of suitcases

For Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall, a collaboration with RIMOWA fit not only their brand’s…

Macy’s Partners With Klarna For Subscription Payments

Klarna today announced that it has partnered with Macy’s, Inc. to exclusively offer its Pay…