An analysis of Russian travelers
The drop in Russian travelers has hurt the travel-retail market badly. BW Confidential investigates whether spending will...July 7, 2015
An analysis of private label in prestige beauty
BW Confidential analyzes the evolution of the private-label offer in prestige beauty and what it means for...June 24, 2015
An analysis of the Mexican beauty market
BW Confidential analyzes the opportunities and challenges facing the Mexican beauty market The beauty market in...June 9, 2015
An analysis of Japan’s beauty market
BW Confidential analyzes the current state of Japan’s beauty market Japan’s prestige beauty market saw growth...May 27, 2015
An analysis of South Korea’s beauty market
South Korea’s economy remains challenged, but its beauty market is still seeing growth. BW Confidential analyzes the...April 29, 2015
Guest column: At-home beauty devices
In our guest column, US-based market-research and consulting firm Kline & Company director Consumer Products Practice Karen...April 28, 2015
Beauty packaging and the internet
How beauty packaging is set to change with the rise of online sales With e-commerce representing...April 28, 2015
An analysis of the Chinese domestic duty free market
The Haitang Bay Shopping complex hailed a new era for Chinese domestic duty free. BW Confidential explores...April 28, 2015
Travel retail and Chinese travelers
With the number of Chinese travelers forecast to rocket over the next decade, BW Confidential looks at...April 28, 2015
An analysis of travel retail in Asia
The product mix in Asia Pacific is diversifying, while the travel habits of Chinese travelers are also...April 28, 2015
Emerging markets company profile: Mirra
Russian direct-sales company Mirra is looking to build its brand awareness in Russia and expand at home...April 28, 2015
Spotlight on Chinese local brands
Local Chinese brands are beginning to make a bigger mark on the beauty sector in the country...April 28, 2015
Spotlight on retail channels in China
An overview of how China’s main distribution channels are evolving Department stores still struggling It is...April 28, 2015
An analysis of e-commerce in China
How e-commerce is set to develop for beauty in the country With half of the population...April 28, 2015
Industry execs on China
Five industry executives discuss the challenges of doing business in China Shiseido China president and...April 28, 2015
An analysis of China’s beauty market
BW Confidential analyzes the slowdown in China, the rise of e-commerce and changes in beauty distribution...April 28, 2015
Beauty brands and social media
How effective are brands’ social media strategies and how can they be improved It’s only been...April 28, 2015
An analysis of branded standalone store development
How the trend for branded standalone stores is set to develop As e-commerce continues to force...April 28, 2015
An analysis of the latest skincare trends
Skincare products targeting consumers’ specific needs are on the horizon Lip service As skincare brands look...April 27, 2015
An analysis of skincare influences from Asia
An analysis of the impact of Asian trends on the skincare market Trends from Asia continue...April 27, 2015
An analysis of retailing strategies in skincare
An analysis of the issues facing prestige skincare retailers and what improvements are on the horizon ...April 27, 2015
An analysis of the skincare market
A slowdown on the innovation front, more discounting and a fragile economic context have taken their toll...April 24, 2015
An analysis of the German beauty market
BW Confidential analyzes the state of Germany’s market and what lies ahead Consumer spending is up...April 15, 2015
An analysis of the men’s prestige skincare market
BW Confidential analyzes how the men’s prestige skincare market is performing Despite a slower uptake than...March 31, 2015
Guest column: what’s next for beauty?
In our guest column, global research firm Euromonitor International senior beauty and personal care analyst Oru...March 16, 2015
Packaging innovations targeting Chinese consumers
BW Confidential spotlights some of the packaging innovations targeting Chinese consumers Centdegrés’ redesign for Maysu French...March 16, 2015
Packaging trends for Chinese conumers
An analysis of trends in packaging for Chinese consumers and how suppliers’ approach to this market is...March 16, 2015
Spotlight on innovative Latin American travel retail concepts
A snapshot of four innovative retail concepts in Latin American travel retail Dufry – Guarulhos...March 16, 2015
Industry execs on travel retail in Latin America
Three industry executives give their views on dealing with a slower market in Latin America and on...March 16, 2015
Travel retail and Latin America
Political stability in Brazil and renewed consumer confidence has sparked some promise for Latin American travel-retailing in...March 13, 2015