BW Confidential

A review of the market's growth and retail trends

An analysis of the retailer's strategy for the region

The opportunities, challenges and retail trends in the market

After a tough few years, the Russian beauty market looks to be recovering. BW Confidential analyzes the state of the market, retail trends and what li…

An analysis of the latest consumer and retail trends in the country

Six months on, BW Confidential analyzes the impact of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami on the country’s cosmetics market, and how companies are deal…

China may reduce taxes on imports of luxury goods,

Argentina’s growth rates may be strong, but underlying economic instability has beauty players hedging their bets in the market

Despite regulatory hurdles, China’s beauty market continues to grow at breakneck speed. BW Confidential analyzes brand and retail initiatives in the…

Asia and the Middle East continue to power ahead
in duty free. We look at which countries and categories are
driving growth in the region?

The Chinese are starting to define the duty-free
beauty market, but what makes them tick when
it comes to purchasing?

The German market is looking up, with consumers spending again and prestige retailers embarking on new initiatives to win back shoppers from mass. BW …

BW Confidential analyzes brand and retail initiatives and consumer sentiment in the UK’s beauty market

The facts, figures and retail developments in one of beauty's biggest emerging markets

Growth of the internet, the expansion of pharmacies and the entry of Sephora are likely to boost the development of Brazil’s prestige distribution c…

BW Confidential asks four key players in Brazil’s beauty market for their views on retailing, the consumer and the evolution of the sector

The facts, figures and the country's retail shake-up

The International Luxury Business Association held a conference in Paris in December 2010 to evaluate the risks and rewards of China’s luxury market…

Developments in retail and infrastructure are driving growth in beauty in the country, but the market still has a long way to go

The Chinese spa market is in full expansion mode,
but many challenges remain

The country’s beauty consumers continue to spend, while foreign brands take a larger share of the market

The UAE market is focusing on back-to-basics measures such as cost-cutting and prioritizing profitability over expansion to ensure future growth

New brand entries, more store openings, robust growth—China’s beauty market emerges unscathed from the downturn

Key data on the Chinese beauty market