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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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…

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 $10B in New Black Women Initiative

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

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…

LVMH, Prada & Cartier partner on Aura Blockchain Consortium

An unprecedented collaboration between luxury industry giants LVMH, Prada Group, and Cartier (part of Richemont)…

Cardi B Teams With Reebok on Apparel Collection

The renowned rapper, Cardi B has teamed up with Reebok to launch her first-ever clothing…