An analysis of the Latin American travel retail market
Latin American travel-retail players are more optimistic this year after second half sales in 2016 showed signs...March 15, 2017
An analysis of the make-up market
The make-up category continues to see strong growth, but with new brands, new digital tools and new...March 15, 2017
An analysis of Brazil’s beauty market
After several years of steep declines, is 2017 set to be better for Brazil’s beauty market? Is...March 15, 2017
An analysis of retail initiatives in make-up
An analysis of key retail trends hitting the color market A key trend in beauty in general,...March 15, 2017
An analysis of digital-native brands
An analysis of the rise of digital-native brands and how they are changing the market From bloggers...March 1, 2017
An analysis of the beauty market in France
Beauty put in a poor performance in France last year. BW Confidential analyzes what’s in store for...February 15, 2017
An analysis of the natural beauty market
New approaches to the natural beauty category could give the market a boost There have been great...January 18, 2017
An analysis of the beauty market in Hong Kong
Business in Hong Kong continues to be tough, which is forcing brands to take a new approach...January 16, 2017
An analysis of upcoming trends
BW Confidential highlights 10 trends forecast to hit the beauty industry in 2017 and beyond 1....December 12, 2016
An analysis of the beauty market in North Africa
Political and economic difficulties and the strength of the parallel market make doing business in North Africa...November 30, 2016
An analysis of Coty’s new scale
Just days after the completion of its acquisition of Procter & Gamble’s Specialty Beauty business, Coty sent...November 16, 2016
Guest column: Attracting affluent consumers
In our guest column, founder of US-based Unity Marketing Pam Danziger examines what retailers should be focusing...November 7, 2016
An analysis of upcoming trends
BW Confidential looks at 10 trends beyond beauty that are set to impact the market Relevant and...November 7, 2016
An analysis of innovations in skincare packaging
Formula protection and new types of applicators continue to be key trends in skincare packs Growing...November 7, 2016
An analysis of factors influencing make-up packaging
Asia, new formulas and the selfie trend are influencing how suppliers create packs for make-up With the...November 4, 2016
Beauty products and the millennial consumer
Nars says products such as its Orgasm Blush speak to millennials’ needs of efficacy, color and whimsy,...October 24, 2016
An analysis of where millennials shop
Marionnaud has begun offering free wifi and smartphone charging stations at its stores Retailers need a...October 24, 2016
An analysis of how to better market to millennial consumers
How to better market to the millennial Less attracted by traditional brand marketing campaigns, millennials resent...October 24, 2016
Emerging markets company profile: Hinode
Hinode recently launched a full range of skincare products Brazilian company Hinode is aiming for the...October 24, 2016
An analysis of the product assortment of the future in travel retail
The travel-retail product mix of the future will be dictated by consumer segmentation and demographic targeting, where...October 24, 2016
An analysis of the future of the travel-retail industry
What lies in store for the duty-free and travel-retail industry in 2020 and beyond? The future...October 24, 2016
An analysis of India’s beauty market
Local brands continue to command a sizeable share of the market The Indian beauty market is...October 19, 2016
An analysis of the state of the travel-retail industry
Beauty still offers considerable promise in travel retail, despite the general stagnation in the channel, with retailers...October 18, 2016
An analysis of consumer beauty trends in South Korea
Korea’s beauty consumers are hungry for the next new thing and at a low price The...October 18, 2016
An analysis of beauty retail in South Korea
Multibrand stores such as Lotte’s LOHBS health and beauty chain are booming in South Korea An...October 17, 2016
An analysis of South Korea’s brand landscape
AmorePacific’s Sulwhasoo is the number-one beauty brand in Korea, while smaller brands such as Tony Moly (right)...October 17, 2016
An analysis of the South Korean beauty market
The South Korean beauty market continues to put in solid growth, despite a tough overall economy The...October 17, 2016
An analysis of social commerce
How purchases on social-media platforms are set to evolve in beauty Instead of looking for likes,...October 17, 2016
Spotlight on targeting Chinese consumers in local markets
An analysis of how Western retailers can better tailor their offer, services and marketing to the Chinese...October 17, 2016
Spotlight on niche retailers
How more retailers with a niche positioning are expected to emerge and grow their store networks ...October 17, 2016