How the travel-retail market will evolve
More consolidation and the emergence of new players are likely to change how the travel-retail market will...October 28, 2014
Travel retail market indicators
How will passenger numbers, traveler groups, geographic hubs and channels evolve across duty free travel retail in...October 28, 2014
The future of big data
Big data is set to change how consumers shop, how retailers work and how brands launch ad...October 28, 2014
The future of online sales
Online beauty sales are projected to grow substantially in the years to come and change how the...October 28, 2014
The beauty store of tomorrow
What will the beauty store of tomorrow look like? With the rise of e-commerce, there is an...October 28, 2014
Distribution channels of the future
Many changes are expected in beauty’s main distribution channels. BW Confidential examines what lies ahead ...October 28, 2014
How beauty products will evolve
A look at 10 trends for tomorrow’s beauty products 1. New hybrids Powered by consumer demand...October 28, 2014
How make-up products will evolve
Make-up is set to boast a wider color palette, more properties and special effects in the years...October 28, 2014
The future of the make-up market
The rise of Africa and the potential in Middle Eastern and Asian markets spell good news for...October 28, 2014
The future of skincare products
How skincare products are set to develop in the years to come Anti-aging will continue to drive...October 28, 2014
The future of the skincare market
Asia and population shifts will continue to lead growth in skincare, although changing consumer profiles and tastes...October 28, 2014
Fragrance product trends of the future
What role will fragrance play in consumers’ lives in the years to come? Fragrance still has...October 27, 2014
The future of the fragrance market
How will the fragrance market evolve in the next 20 years? The global fragrance industry is...October 27, 2014
The beauty brand landscape of the future
What will stay the same and what will change on the beauty brand front? What will...October 27, 2014
Beauty trends over the coming decade
An overview of some of the main trends likely to hit the market over the next 10...October 27, 2014
Fragrance execs on the market
Fragrance house executives give their views on the issues facing today’s market “We’re beginning...October 24, 2014
Guest Column: Targeting consumers
In our guest column, Sara Manke, director of insight and strategy at promotional, retail shopper marketing agency...October 24, 2014
A look at the latest make-up packaging innovations
A round-up of some of the most recent make-up packaging techniques and solutions SGD looks to...October 24, 2014
Market Pulse 2014
How some of the market’s main beauty players are shaping up so far this year L’Oréal Growth...October 22, 2014
Four industry players discuss 2014 and beyond
BW Confidential asks four key industry players how they see the market shaping up for 2014 and...October 22, 2014
An analysis of travel retail consolidation
As consolidation cranks up a gear in travel retail after the conclusion of the biggest deal in...October 22, 2014
A look at the latest make-up packaging decoration techniques
Novel trends in packaging decoration are helping make-up brands stand out from the crowd Textured effects...October 21, 2014
Trade report: Cosmetic Valley and China Beauty Expo
BW Confidential was the exclusive press partner of French industry cluster Cosmetic Valley’s delegation to the China...October 21, 2014
The top five EU airports by passenger numbers
An analysis of the top five EU airports by passenger numbers London Heathrow No of passengers...October 20, 2014
An analysis of European travel retail
A more positive economic environment is slowly emerging in the European travel-retail market, but caution still reigns...October 20, 2014
Emerging markets company profile: Emami
India-based personal-care and healthcare group Emami is banking on the men’s market and other new niches for...October 20, 2014
Prestige retail developing in Kenya
New mall developments may give Kenya’s retail market a boost, but prestige distribution in the country will...October 17, 2014
An analysis of Kenya’s beauty market
Kenya, Sub-Saharan Africa’s third-largest market, was flat last year. But there may be opportunities for those prepared...October 17, 2014
Changes ahead for South African beauty retail
Metropolitain Cosmetics (top), which offers a wide range of niche brands, plans to open new stores in...October 17, 2014
An analysis of South Africa’s beauty market
South Africa may have its economic woes, but it is still seen as key for prestige players,...October 17, 2014