Prestige retail developing in Nigeria
With few channels in Nigeria for prestige brands to sell their products through, the standalone route could...October 17, 2014
An analysis of Nigeria’s beauty market
It may be one of the most promising markets in Africa, but doing business in Nigeria is...October 17, 2014
The potential and challenges of Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa has been designated the new emerging market to watch. BW Confidential analyzes the market’s potential,...October 16, 2014
Proposed European fragrance regulations impact analysis
An analysis of the impact that the latest proposed European fragrance regulations will have on suppliers, brands...October 16, 2014
The fragrance industry and innovation
Is there still room for innovation in the fragrance industry? Is coming up with real innovation when...October 16, 2014
Four perfumers discuss fragrance creation
BW Confidential talks to four perfumers about the state of fragrance creation and what they would like...October 13, 2014
Fragrance trends by market
An analysis of what consumers in different markets around the world are looking for in their fragrances...October 13, 2014
A look at today’s fragrance industry
As tepid growth in the fragrance category and increased regulations continue to put pressure on Western markets,...October 13, 2014
UK prestige beauty market analysis
Beauty is seeing good growth in the UK, especially in prestige. BW Confidential analyzes the state of...October 8, 2014
Retail consolidation’s impact on the industry
BW Confidential analyzes what the recent wave of retail consolidation means for stores, suppliers and consumers ...September 24, 2014
The fragrance market in China
Industry players are divided on the potential of the fragrance market in China. BW Confidential investigates how...August 27, 2014
An analysis of India’s beauty market
Beauty retail in India looks likely to get a boost in the months ahead On the...July 9, 2014
New directions in fragrance
BW Confidential analyzes new fragrance formats and ways of using scent Some new ways of using fragrance...June 25, 2014
Challenges ahead for retail in Brazil
It’s been a tough year for beauty in Brazil. BW Confidential analyzes the state of prestige retail...June 11, 2014
The impact of rising Chinese brands
Chinese cosmetics brands are gaining ground. BW Confidential analyzes their performance and how they are impacting the...May 28, 2014
MWV reveals skincare usage study at Luxe Pack New York
Packaging supplier MWV shared findings from its Skincare Research and Insights Study at the Luxe Pack New...May 16, 2014
The state of Russia’s beauty market
BW Confidential analyzes the state of the beauty market in Russia A slowing economy, rampant inflation,...April 29, 2014
What’s next for mini-packs and sample packaging?
Mini-packs and mono-doses are on the rise, while beauty samples are evolving. What’s next for these products?...April 24, 2014
Emerging markets company profile: Godrej
Indian company Godrej grows its personal-care market reach both at home and abroad Godrej claims to be...April 23, 2014
The importance of brand building
In our guest column, Bertrand Chovet, managing director of branding agency Interbrand’s Paris office, talks about how...April 23, 2014
The latest trends in skincare
A look at new innovations in skincare The smooth look New technologies are being developed...April 23, 2014
The challenges of being a beauty advisor
An analysis of the challenges facing the skincare beauty advisor on the sales floor Information overload Perhaps...April 23, 2014
A look at diagnostic tools in skincare
How diagnostic tools are changing how skincare is sold Diagnostic tools continue to migrate from the dermatologist’s...April 22, 2014
The impact of premium-priced skincare
How the rise in premium-priced skincare is impacting the market High-end brands La Prairie and Sisley say...April 22, 2014
The state of today’s skincare market
Skincare is showing healthy pockets of growth in new product categories and in certain markets ...April 22, 2014
Korean brands prove successful in Asia
Korean beauty brands are doing big business outside their home market. BW Confidential analyzes what is driving...April 16, 2014
The state of France’s retail perfumery landscape
BW Confidential analyzes the challenges facing France’s retail perfumery landscape The economic troubles plaguing France...April 2, 2014
The state of Japan’s beauty market
BW Confidential analyzes the state of Japan’s beauty market and looks at the changes in the country’s...March 19, 2014
The latest innovations in beauty packaging
A spotlight on the latest decoration techniques for beauty packs French group DuPont’s development of...March 3, 2014
Emerging Markets Company Profile: Mahogany
Brazil-based Mahogany is seeing success with its franchise model and is also looking to expand through door-to-door...February 25, 2014