The trend for retail as the third space
An analysis of the trend for retail as the third space and what it could mean for...October 19, 2015
An analysis of connected stores
There is much talk about the connected store. BW Confidential analyzes what it means for beauty ...October 19, 2015
An analysis of the direct-to-consumer retail model
More brands are looking to sell directly to the consumer, either through their websites, stores or beauty...October 19, 2015
TFWA kicks off World Exhibition in Cannes
The 31st edition of the Tax Free World Association’s World Exhibition opened today in Cannes, France. The...October 19, 2015
How BA selling techniques could be improved
An analysis of how BA selling techniques could be improved For a brick-and-mortar retailer keen to...October 19, 2015
Attracting consumers to the fragrance category
How fragrance brands can attract more consumers Unit sales continue to fall in fragrance, meaning consumers...October 19, 2015
Reinjecting luxury into the fragrance market
How the industry is looking to bring back an element of luxury to the fragrance category ...October 19, 2015
Industry execs discuss the fragrance market
BW Confidential asks four industry executives for their views on how brands and retailers could grow the...October 19, 2015
An analysis of the fragrance market
The market is seeing investment in more major launches this year, including the debut fragrance from Alaïa,...October 16, 2015
Guest column: Industry trends for 2015-16
In our guest column, US-based consultancy Cosmetic Projects NYC brand strategist Nadia Yousif talks about the industry’s...October 16, 2015
An analysis of innovations in make-up packaging
A roundup of some of the most innovative make-up packaging concepts and applicators Cosmogen’s special effects...October 16, 2015
An analysis of investment in make-up packaging
An analysis of where make-up packagers are putting their investment Make-up is a fickle market, with...October 16, 2015
Top trends at China Beauty Expo 2015
BW Confidential reports on the trends that were spotted at trade show China Beauty Expo, which...October 15, 2015
An analysis of retailers’ beauty strategies in the Middle East
An analysis of the region’s travel-retail operators’ strategies when it comes to beauty The travel-retail beauty...October 15, 2015
An analysis of travel retail in the Middle East
The Middle East continues to show resilience with growth in airport infrastructure and passenger numbers amid geopolitical,...October 15, 2015
Emerging markets company profile: Granada & Phebo
Phebo’s Odor de Rosas soap (left) is a household name in Brazil, while Granado (right) boasts...October 15, 2015
An analysis of online beauty retailing in Russia
How online sales of cosmetics and fragrance are set to grow in Russia The e-commerce...October 15, 2015
An analysis of prestige retailing in Russia
Concept stores are on the rise in Russia, such as Parfumeur, which focuses on niche fragrances Discounting...October 15, 2015
Industry execs on the Russian beauty market
Four Russian executives give their opinions on the slowdown and how they see the market evolving ...October 14, 2015
An analysis of the Russian beauty market
Times have been tough in the Russian beauty market. BW Confidential analyzes whether the market is in...October 14, 2015
Beauty brands and user-generated content
An analysis of the importance of user-generated content and how it can help brands increase sales and...October 14, 2015
Is specialisation the way forward for beauty retailers?
Should retailers look to more of a specialist offer and services in their stores? Is specialization...October 14, 2015
Industry execs on fragrance creation
Four senior perfumers talk to BW Confidential about the changes in their profession Givaudan...October 14, 2015
An analysis of fragrance houses and mature markets
The buzz may be about the potential in emerging markets, but there is still some room...October 14, 2015
An analysis of fragrance houses and emerging markets
How fragrance houses are looking to build their business in emerging markets Emerging markets now make...October 14, 2015
An analysis of the fragrance creation industry
The fragrance creation business is holding steady thanks in part to growth in emerging markets. BW Confidential...October 13, 2015
An analysis of Amazon’s luxury beauty business development
There has been much talk about Amazon’s impact on the cosmetics and fragrance market. BW Confidential analyzes...October 1, 2015
An analysis of brands & travel-retail consolidation
As Dufry Group begins the integration of World Duty Free Group and continues with the amalgamation of...October 1, 2015
An analysis of Poland’s beauty market
An analysis of how the Polish beauty market is performing and how it is set to evolve...September 23, 2015
An analysis of Spain’s beauty market
Spain’s beauty market is picking up, but has undergone significant changes as a result of the...August 26, 2015