Company Profile: Dabur
An analysis of Indian personal-care giant Dabur’s strategy and where it is going next When Dabur...June 20, 2013
The importance of getting personal with customers
In our guest column, UK-based customer loyalty expert and founder of consultancy Uber, Sarah Cross advises brands...June 19, 2013
Opportunity in Malaysia’s prestige beauty market
BW Confidential analyzes the opportunities and challenges facing Malaysia’s prestige beauty market Malaysia’s stable economy and...June 12, 2013
Harvey Nichols’ Beauty Mart, a shop-in-shop concept boutique
Branded as a “disruptive approach to retail”, shop-in-shop concept boutique Beauty Mart at Harvey Nichols caters...June 6, 2013
CVS’ new standalone in-store kiosk puts the spotlight on nails
Although US drugstore operator CVS shuttered its beauty concept store Beauty 360 last year, the retailer has...June 6, 2013
The industry viewpoint on the make-up business
Four industry executives discuss the state of the make-up business and how to improve the in-store experience...June 5, 2013
The latest trends in make-up
Make-up has been one of beauty’s most innovative categories recently. Here are some of the trends to...June 5, 2013
Cosmetics companies innovate with social media
An analysis of innovative social media initiatives in color YSL’s Facebook palette In July 2012, L’Oréal-owned...June 4, 2013
Strategies to keep make-up consumers coming back
How can the industry encourage consumers to test, try, and buy more make-up? Penetration rates in...June 4, 2013
Challenges ahead for European perfumeries
European perfumeries are juggling an economic crisis, thrifty consumers and escalating price points. We analyze the challenges...June 4, 2013
One Brazilian direct seller’s path to growth
An analysis of Brazilian direct-seller Jequiti’s rise and its expansion plans for the future When Brazilian...June 4, 2013
How Brazilians shop in travel retail
Brazilians like travel retail and duty free, but how exactly do they shop for beauty in the...June 4, 2013
The industry viewpoint on the US
Four industry experts give their views on consumer trends, retail, and how the beauty market is evolving...June 4, 2013
Continue to innovate when conversing with consumers
In our guest column, US-based The Beauty Company founding partner and ceo Alisa Marie Beyer advises brands...June 3, 2013
Prestige retail in India
Prestige retail may be developing slowly in India, but the arrival of Sephora and more branded standalone...May 28, 2013
The importance of differentiation in beauty
In our guest column, US-based research consultancy Brand Keys founder and president Robert Passikoff talks about how...May 7, 2013
VLCC: India’s growing beauty giant
An analysis of Indian group VLCC’s personal-care business VLCC is fast becoming a giant among...May 7, 2013
The German beauty market
BW Confidential looks at how Germany is coping with changes in its retail landscape and what lies...April 30, 2013
Beauty in China’s third- and fourth-tier cities
An analysis of how the beauty business is developing in China’s third- and fourth-tier cities ...April 26, 2013
The evolution of China’s department stores
Department stores in China are becoming more upscale, but they still need to watch out for increased...April 26, 2013
Beauty’s potential in China’s airports
National domestic airports are emerging as a lucrative new channel for beauty sales in the country ...April 26, 2013
The industry viewpoint on China
BW Confidential asks four major brands about how they see the beauty business evolving in China, from...April 26, 2013
China’s beauty market: risks & opportunities
Reservations over China’s slowing growth are beginning to dissipate, while beauty companies continue to ramp up their...April 26, 2013
The latest trends in skincare
A showcase of the latest trends to emerge in the skincare category Oil is in...April 26, 2013
Innovation in skincare retail
A spotlight on retail concepts that put a focus on skincare – Sephora IQ & Sampling Bar...April 26, 2013
Opportunity in skincare devices
The skincare device market is seeing vibrant growth. But there are untapped opportunities and a string...April 26, 2013
What’s next for the skincare market?
The skincare category is holding its own. BW Confidential analyzes the market’s performance and the renewed attention...April 25, 2013
Passenger potential in emerging Asia
As intra-regional travel is set to boom in emerging Asia, the purchasing potential of passengers will be...April 25, 2013
The potential of emerging Asia
Airport development, low-cost carriers, a rising middle class and economic development are giving rise to new beauty...April 25, 2013
The future of packaging
An analysis of how packagers think the market will pan out in 2013 and how they are...April 25, 2013