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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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The Top 10 Lululemon Competitors 2026 Ranking

The Top 10 Lululemon Competitors 2026 Ranking

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s competitive landscape, identifying its top 10 competitors and ranking them based on various criteria including revenue, growth potential, brand prestige, and direct competition. Premium athleisure is repeatedly identified as the…

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The Top 10 Jewelry Brands 2026 Ranking

The Top 10 Jewelry Brands 2026 Ranking

This RB report presents a data-driven ranking of the top 10 jewelry brands for women for 2026, based on their performance and popularity in 2025. The global jewelry market, reached over $242 billion in 2025, is a dynamic landscape where…

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Top 10 Korean Beauty Brand and Retailer Expansions

Top 10 Korean Beauty Brand and Retailer Expansions

The United States has become the primary growth engine for the South Korean beauty industry, with the market reaching $2 billion in sales mid-2025, representing a 37% year-over-year increase. This “Second Wave” of K-beauty is characterized by a shift from…

Trends
The Top 5 Luxury Resale Marketplaces 2026 Ranking

The Top 5 Luxury Resale Marketplaces 2026 Ranking

Related reading: Explore our Top 10 Resale Marketplaces by Worldwide Website Traffic. The luxury resale market in 2026 has matured into a $50 billion global industry, driven by a shift toward circular fashion, investment-grade asset appreciation, and AI-powered trust mechanisms.…

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The Top 10 Lingerie Brands in the USA

The Top 10 Lingerie Brands in the USA (2026 Ranking)

The United States lingerie market is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond traditional aesthetics to prioritize comfort, inclusivity, and digital engagement. This RB report provides a data-driven ranking of the top 10 lingerie brands in the US as of January…

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Top 5 Fashion Color Trend Shifts from 2025 to 2026

Top 5 Fashion Color Trend Shifts from 2025 to 2026

Related reading: Explore our Top 10 Color Trends in Fashion Forecast for 2026. The transition from 2025 to 2026 in fashion color trends marks a significant evolution in consumer sentiment. While 2025 was characterized by a sense of “strategic imagination”…

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