Chinese travelers
The Chinese are starting to define the duty-free beauty market, but what makes them tick when it...May 13, 2011
New decoration techniques & trends
There are more diverse decoration techniques on fragrance and cosmetics bottles thanks in part to new technology....May 13, 2011
How the skincare market is faring?
The skincare segment is a focal point for many beauty players today, and new initiatives from brands...May 13, 2011
The travel retail market in Asia & the Middle East
Asia and the Middle East continue to power ahead in duty free. But which countries and categories...May 13, 2011
China analysis 2011
Despite regulatory hurdles, China’s beauty market continues to grow at breakneck speed. BW Confidential analyzes brand and...May 13, 2011
Germany market analysis
The German market is looking up, with consumers spending again and prestige retailers embarking on new initiatives...May 3, 2011
The potential of pop-up stores
Pop-up stores have become an interesting way of marketing new products, sampling and testing new geographies. BW...April 19, 2011
UK market analysis
BW Confidential analyzes brand and retail initiatives and consumer sentiment in the UK’s beauty market Beauty...April 6, 2011
Travel retail in the Americas
The regional split that took place after the 2008 downturn is still evident, even though growth is...March 23, 2011
New trends in secondary packs
Secondary packaging of the future will be more environmentally friendly, take on new roles of traceability and...March 23, 2011
Make-up trends 2011
An analysis of how major make-up trends will evolve and a peek at the developments to come...March 23, 2011
Retailing color cosmetics
A survey of the dos and don’ts for better selling make-up in-store, and a look at who...March 23, 2011
Make-up category analysis 2011
Make-up did much better last year, driven by innovative new product launches. BW Confidential analyzes the ups...March 23, 2011
Market leaders on Brazil’s potential
BW Confidential asks four key players in Brazil’s beauty market for their views on retailing, the consumer...March 23, 2011
Prestige retailing in Brazil
Growth of the internet, the expansion of pharmacies and the entry of Sephora are likely to boost...March 23, 2011
Brazil beauty analysis 2011
Brazil’s beauty category continues to boast high growth rates and retail is improving, but many obstacles remain....March 23, 2011
Beauty assistant training
Brands and retailers are putting more resources into training store staff, but there are still hurdles to...March 8, 2011
NPD on US beauty
BW Confidential reports on the findings on the US prestige beauty market in 2010 and beyond presented...February 23, 2011
Social commerce
BW Confidential analyzes the potential of Facebook as a selling channel for beauty There’s been much...February 23, 2011
Beauty in fashion stores
BW Confidential analyzes fashion retailers’ growing beauty offer Fashion retailers’ beauty offers have moved well beyond...February 8, 2011
Mexico market analysis
Mexico’s beauty market continues to see encouraging growth and looks set for a shake-up in prestige retailing...January 25, 2011
The majors & the natural beauty market
BW Confidential analyzes the major beauty players’ strategies in the natural beauty market and what is holding...January 11, 2011
China’s luxury market
The International Luxury Business Association held a conference in Paris in December 2010 to evaluate...December 18, 2010
A look back at beauty in 2010
A snapshot of the major events that shaped the industry in 2010 Acquisitions • Coty...December 18, 2010
Trends for 2011 and beyond
BW Confidential asks three trend watchers for their views on what’s to come in 2011, how retail...December 18, 2010
Trends from the Natural Beauty Summit Europe 2010
The fourth annual Natural Beauty Summit Europe, organized by ITEC France, was held in Paris...December 7, 2010
Vietnam market analysis
Developments in retail and infrastructure are driving growth in beauty in the country, but the market still...December 7, 2010
China spa market analysis
The Chinese spa market is in full expansion mode, but many challenges remain The spa...November 24, 2010
Direct sales market analysis
BW Confidential looks at the strength of direct sales in emerging markets and where the business is...November 9, 2010
Men’s market analysis
There’s been a renewal in activity in the men’s market. BW Confidential analyzes the potential of the...October 13, 2010