The impact of pop-up stores in travel retail
The travel-retail market is seeing more pop-ups set up shop. BW Confidential analyzes their impact on the...September 19, 2018
Beauty seeing good growth so far this year
BW Confidential analyzes the state of the beauty market so far this year and takes a look...September 19, 2018
Travel retail in the Middle East
In a region that is often marred by political instability, the outlook for travel retail is upbeat...September 5, 2018
The fragrance creation market
BW Confidential analyzes key issues impacting fragrance creation houses, from the raw materials crisis and emerging markets...September 5, 2018
An analysis of Japan’ beauty market
Japan’s beauty market is on the up, thanks mainly to inbound tourism. BW Confidential analyzes the current...September 5, 2018
Russia’s beauty market
The beauty market in Russia is set to keep growing as the country’s economy recovers Despite the...August 22, 2018
India’s prestige fragrance market
India’s prestige fragrance market is growing due to rising purchasing power and developments in retail Premium fragrance...July 11, 2018
Beauty and voice technology
An analysis of how voice technology is impacting beauty marketing and selling Beauty brands and retailers are...June 27, 2018
Unilever & prestige beauty
An analysis of Unilever’s strategy to boost its prestige beauty business Over the past three years, Unilever...June 13, 2018
The prestige haircare market holds strong potential
Prestige haircare may be a small part of the market, but it has much potential for growth....May 30, 2018
Chinese brands aim for bigger share of local market
An analysis of how local brands are developing in China and whether Chinese indie brands will take...May 17, 2018
China and mobile payment
How mobile payment is changing the market As mobile payment becomes ubiquitous in China, international beauty brands...May 17, 2018
The latest digital trends and platforms in China
BW Confidential analyzes the latest digital trends and platforms in China Among China’s hot new digital platforms,...May 17, 2018
The impact of emerging brands on the skincare market
How emerging skincare brands are impacting the market As in make-up, the skincare category has seen a...May 17, 2018
Demand for natural skincare is forcing brands and retailers to up their game
As consumer demand for natural, organic and clean skincare grows, brands and retailers are being forced to...May 17, 2018
Skincare and social media
How brands can crack social media for skincare Unlocking the secrets of social media to market skincare...May 17, 2018
Guest column: Women want more
In our guest column, founder and president of New York-based consultancy Brand Keys Inc Robert Passikoff says...May 17, 2018
Changes in Chinese travelers’ behavior and buying habits
How Chinese travelers’ behavior and buying habits are evolving Spend from Chinese travelers is still the most...May 16, 2018
Challenges and opportunities in China’s beauty market
China is not only back to growth, but the development of digital there is ushering in new...May 16, 2018
How the skincare category is performing
Skincare has made a recovery, as new brands drive interest in the category, Asia fuels growth and...May 16, 2018
The travel-retail market in Asia continues to grow
Despite the powerhouse status of travel retail in Asia, beauty players must continue to address conversion issues...May 16, 2018
Make-up’s strong growth pushes packagers to up their game
The growth of the make-up sector and emergence of new indie players in the market is changing...May 16, 2018
An analysis of Vietnam’s beauty market
Vietnam’s beauty market continues to see healthy growth, driven by consumers’ appetite for new brands and increased...May 2, 2018
Sampling beauty products over the web
How beauty brands can better sample products over the web The need to test products in real...April 4, 2018
Changing passenger profiles in travel retail Americas
As consumer behavior morphs and passenger profiles shift across the Americas with Asian nationalities making gains, it...March 22, 2018
A look at Italy’s beauty market
Retail shifts in Italy are set to shake up the beauty market Although rumored for years, Douglas’...March 22, 2018
An analysis of Spain’s beauty market
Spain’s beauty market continues to shine in Europe Spain remains a bright spot for beauty in Europe,...March 22, 2018
The state of the beauty market in the UK
The UK beauty market looks to be weakening The UK’s prestige beauty boom following the announcement of...March 22, 2018
How beauty is performing in France
France continues to report lackluster sales, with new launches and retail initiatives doing little to bring the...March 22, 2018
Non-purchasing consumers
An analysis of why consumers don’t make a purchase when in beauty stores What puts visitors to...March 22, 2018