Travel-retail channel outlook
Retailers are seeing a return to boom times in travel retail, but will they last? ...September 28, 2011
Fragrance category analysis
The fragrance market is looking a bit healthier this year. BW Confidential analyzes what’s doing well, what’s...September 28, 2011
Russia market overview 2011
After a tough few years, the Russian beauty market looks to be recovering. BW Confidential analyzes the...September 28, 2011
India market update 2011
There have been some new developments in beauty retail in India, while category growth seems to have...September 14, 2011
Japan’s market shifts
Six months on, BW Confidential analyzes the impact of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami on the country’s cosmetics...August 31, 2011
How 2011 is shaping up & a look at what’s to come
At this mid-year point BW Confidential analyzes how key areas of the market are likely...July 13, 2011
The market for skincare devices
Beauty devices have quietly made their way from professional channels into the consumer’s home. BW Confidential analyzes...June 15, 2011
Argentina market analysis
Argentina’s growth rates may be strong, but underlying economic instability has beauty players hedging their bets in...June 1, 2011
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