Around the world from Beauty Insight n°204
In China lenders have cut a benchmark lending rate to stimulate the economy in light of the...February 24, 2020
Around the world from Beauty Insight n°203
Coronavirus in China In last week’s string of earnings reports, beauty companies shed some light on how...February 10, 2020
Prestige beauty sales in US up 1% in third quarter
Sales of prestige beauty in the US rose 1% in the third quarter of 2019 to $4.2bn,...November 12, 2019
Spain’s beauty market seeing solid growth
Spain’s market is seeing solid growth and the country’s store closures are said to be good for...October 8, 2019
Beauty in Saudi Arabia is on the up
After several tough years, the beauty market in Saudi Arabia is looking up Saudi Arabia’s beauty market...October 8, 2019
How beauty is performing in Germany
The German market is seeing sluggish growth and changing consumption habits Growth is slowing in Germany, long...October 7, 2019
Chinese tourists boost Japan’s beauty market
The market is seeing slight growth, buoyed by more Chinese tourists Although Japan’s cosmetics market grew just...October 7, 2019
How beauty is performing in Brazil
From a new government to Natura’s acquisition of Avon and the development of online sales, Brazil has...October 7, 2019
Beauty in China continues to grow
Despite slower economic data, China’s beauty sector continues to see impressive growth China continues to see strong...October 7, 2019
Turkey’s beauty market continues to thrive
Despite recent political and economic instability, Turkey has seen strong growth in beauty Turkey’s beauty market has...October 7, 2019
Beauty seeing good growth in South Africa
Beauty has managed to weather South Africa’s economic malaise Beauty in South Africa is seeing good growth....October 7, 2019
Changing consumer habits shaking up the market in the UAE
Changes in consumer habits are shaking up the market in the UAE both from a brand and...October 7, 2019
Spotlight on the beauty market in Iran
US sanctions and the political situation in Iran has brought the beauty market to a standstill US...October 7, 2019
How beauty is performing in Africa
Key countries in Africa are seeing good growth, while more local brands hit the market Industry executives...October 7, 2019
How beauty is performing in Italy
Italy’s beauty sector may be seeing slight growth, but the market remains tough The Italian prestige beauty...October 6, 2019
The state of retail in Europe’s big five markets
Europe is set to see only slight growth this year, although retailers are making more efforts to...September 28, 2019
Industry executives on the US beauty market
Three beauty executives give their views on the issues impacting the US prestige market What is your...September 10, 2019
US beauty brand landscape undergoing profound shift
Indies and new business models continue to disrupt beauty in the US, but legacy brands are still...September 10, 2019
Spotlight on the US beauty market
Growth has slowed in the US market this year due to a string of factors, from political...September 9, 2019
How to get pricing right in China
Changes to Chinese tax policies, price comparison apps and an increasingly price-discerning beauty consumer are impacting how...May 14, 2019
A look at how to reach China’s KOLs
How to better use China’s Key Opinion Leaders Using KOLs—key opinion leaders—to reach consumers in China is...May 14, 2019
How Tmall’s competitors are performing in beauty
An analysis of how Tmall competitors JD.com, RED and Pinduoduo are doing in beauty While the dominance...May 14, 2019
How beauty is performing in China
Worries over a slowdown and the impact of a trade war with the US on consumer sentiment...May 13, 2019
Amorepacific launches Etude House in India
South Korea’s Amorepacific has launched its make-up and skincare brand Etude House in India. The brand is...May 2, 2019
Digital developments in the GCC
An analysis of how digital has impacted the GCC market in terms of e-commerce and social media...March 19, 2019
A look at the retail landscape in the GCC
Retailers are looking to go more upscale, add new experiences and make changes in assortment to weather...March 19, 2019
An analysis of the brand landscape in the GCC
Local brands and indies have been giving major international players a run for their money As an...March 19, 2019
How beauty in the GCC is performing
The GCC’s beauty market continues to be challenging. BW Confidential analyzes how companies are dealing with the...March 17, 2019
How South Korea’s beauty market is performing
As tensions ease between South Korea and China and Chinese travelers return, beauty is benefiting After a...November 28, 2018
How the US prestige beauty market is performing
How store closures, the renewal of department stores, online and the continued rise of specialty stores are...November 14, 2018