Spotlight on the performance of travel retail’s key operators
An update on the performance of travel retail’s key operators 1. Dufry Full-year sales 2015: CHF7.8bn...September 23, 2016
What the travel-retail industry will look like in the future
UK-based future consultancy The Future Laboratory trend analyst Victoria Buchanan examines what the travel-retail industry will look...September 23, 2016
m1nd-set on what the beauty industry should focus on in travel retail
Travel-retail research company m1nd-set owner and ceo Peter Mohn gives his views on what the beauty industry...September 23, 2016
Two execs on boosting conversion in travel retail
We ask two executives about their views on one of travel retail’s long-standing questions: how can the...September 23, 2016
Guest column: How entrepreneurs and social media are changing beauty
In our guest column, Paris-based consultancy Cosmetic Ressources founder Laurence Bacilieri gives her views on how new...September 23, 2016
An analysis of upcoming packaging trends
BW Confidential looks at 10 areas likely to be the source of future development for beauty packaging...September 23, 2016
Industry executives on trends in beauty packaging
Four industry players share their views on the issues and trends that will shape the beauty packaging...September 23, 2016
An analysis of consolidation in the packaging industry
How consolidation will impact the packaging industry in the future Packaging companies continue to be in...September 23, 2016
spotlight on Indian group Cavinkare
Cavinkare’s Chik is estimated to be the third-largest shampoo brand in India in terms of sales volume...September 23, 2016
Spotlight on digital initiatives in travel retail
When done properly, digital initiatives can stop shoppers in their tracks and encourage them to buy. BW...September 22, 2016
An analysis of travel retail and digital
Travel retail is missing out when it comes to digital. Uber for airports-style apps and beacon technology...September 22, 2016
Heard at China Beauty Expo
Digital, e-commerce, changing consumer habits of the Chinese and the emergence of local brands were key talking...September 22, 2016
An analysis of Macy’s beauty strategy
Macy’s is looking to opensell formats with a new take on product assortment with Impulse Beauty (top)...September 20, 2016
An analysis of the US beauty market
The US beauty market is putting in a solid performance, but changes in consumer behavior mean the...September 20, 2016
Beauty brands and augmented reality
Augmented reality is set to become a standard part of brands’ marketing campaigns with improvements in technology...September 20, 2016
An analysis of retailers and in-store services
Retailers are looking at more original beauty services to get consumers in-store With competition on all...September 20, 2016
Fragrance and consumer trends
An analysis of what fragrance houses are finding out about consumers from their tests and focus groups...September 20, 2016
Industry execs on fragrance creation
Five perfumers talk about innovation, what is lacking in fragrance and how the market will evolve ...September 20, 2016
An analysis of fragrance creation and the Iranian market
How fragrance creation houses are looking to approach the Iranian market With the lifting of sanctions...September 20, 2016
Fragrance houses and innovation & technology
How fragrance houses are approaching innovation and technology in a fiercely competitive market Intense competition is...September 20, 2016
Four analysts on what lies ahead in beauty
BW Confidential talks to four industry analysts about the state of the market and what lies ahead...September 19, 2016
New opportunities in travel retail
From the off-airport channel, millennials and digital, to new category opportunities, beauty in travel retail is bursting...September 19, 2016
An analysis of Sephora’s European strategy
Sephora is putting the focus on services, with bottle engraving, gift factory stations and beauty bars Sephora...July 4, 2016
An analysis of the UAE’s beauty market
The industry continues to adjust to a difficult market in the UAE The prestige beauty market...June 22, 2016
An analysis of Japan’s beauty market
Tourism continues to give the Japanese beauty market a much-needed boost Boosted by an increase in...June 7, 2016
Travel retail pop-up stores
L’Oréal’s East Meets West pop-up implemented by QDF focused on the theme of Western and oriental fragrances...May 24, 2016
Guest column: Key trends set to impact the market
In our guest column, UK-based consultancy The Red Tree managing director Stirling Murray outlines key trends set...May 10, 2016
An anaysis of the development of smart beauty packaging
SGD introduced silkscreened QR codes on its bottles and jars in 2013 How smart beauty packs...May 10, 2016
How travel retailers can better appeal to Chinese travelers
Qatar Duty Free set up a Chinese pavilion at Hamad International airport (top) offering passengers discounts of...May 4, 2016
An analysis of Chinese travelers from second- and third-tier cities
Estée Lauder and Dior are the number-one beauty brands for shoppers from second-tier cities, while Chanel tops...May 2, 2016