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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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Top 10 Brand Partnerships That Broke the Internet in 2025

Top 10 Brand Partnerships That Broke the Internet in 2025

Related reading: Explore our Top Sneaker Collaborations That Broke the Internet. The year 2025 marked a significant evolution in brand collaboration, moving beyond simple co branding to strategic, culture shaping partnerships that effectively “broke” social media algorithms. These campaigns were…

Insights
Top 10 Luxury Clothing Brands for Men in 2026

Top 10 Luxury Clothing Brands for Men in 2026

The luxury menswear market in 2025 is defined by a compelling duality: the enduring appeal of Quiet Luxury and the rising trend of Gold Attire/Opulence. This report ranks the top ten brands based on a rigorous methodology that synthesizes Consumer…

InsightsLuxury
Instagram Growth Platforms for Influencers: Pros and Limits

Instagram Growth Platforms for Influencers: Pros and Limits

For influencers, as you’ve probably guessed, managing an Instagram account is a fundamental assignment. Collaborations, sponsorships, and partnerships are all driven by reach, engagement, and follower numbers. Growing an account isn’t easy. The competition is tough, and the algorithm doesn’t…

FAQSocial Media
ANTA Sports Set to Become Puma’s Largest Shareholder

ANTA Sports Set to Become Puma’s Largest Shareholder

ANTA Sports is set to become the largest shareholder in PUMA, after signing a share purchase agreement with Groupe Artémis, the Pinault family investment company, to acquire a 29.06% stake in PUMA SE valued at €1.5 billion in cash. The move…

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