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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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…

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…

Target Commits to Spending More Than $2 Billion with Black-Owned Businesses by 2025

As part of its commitment, retailer plans to: Add products from more than 500 Black-owned…

"Baby Boomers value sustainability more than Gen Z when shopping beauty," says new report

New research from Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service, revealed that…

HAUS LABORATORIES and Klarna Launch Creative Art Studio

HAUS LABORATORIES, the color cosmetics company co-founded by Lady Gaga, and Klarna, a leading global…

"80 Percent of Shoppers Want Fitting Rooms Reopened For 2021" Says New Study

Klarna releases new survey that finds nearly 80% of shoppers want fitting rooms to reopen…

COACH x Sephora Collection Launch Exclusive Makeup

A renowned beauty brand, Sephora Collection owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has announced…

How To Get Your Customers to Buy Your Product In-Stores

Sephora announced its largest store expansion in the retailer’s 21-year history in the U.S., including…

Sephora Relaunches Its BIPOC Beauty Incubator Program

Sephora relaunches accelerator program with 8 selected BIPOC beauty brands, who will participate in the…

Ulta Beauty Invests $50 Million In Its Diversity Initiatives

Ulta Beauty, the nation’s largest beauty retailer, announce new diversity and inclusion commitments with a…

Kohl's And Sephora Announce Long-term Strategic Partnership

Kohl’s and Sephora have joined forces for a long-term strategic partnership to create a new…

“US shoppers are focusing more on leisure, sports, and home goods as we approach Thanksgiving and Black Friday,” says new report

Klarna today released new holiday shopping data that indicates shoppers in the US shifted their…

75% of Consumers Prioritize Price and Value in Holiday Purchases, Says Report

The holiday shopping season has undergone a major shift, with a new Klarna study revealing…