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
Road ahead for prestige beauty in Indonesia looks rosy
The road ahead for prestige beauty in Indonesia looks rosy, thanks to online and new brands moving...October 17, 2018
How the beauty market in Iran is performing
International politics, inflation and declining purchasing power means the beauty market in Iran is at a standstill....October 3, 2018
What China’s push into digital, e-commerce and social networking means for beauty
An analysis of how China continues to push ahead in digital, e-commerce and social networking at lightning...September 26, 2018
How the fragrance market in China is set to develop
How the scent market in China is set to evolve There is a renewed buzz around the...September 6, 2018
The changing face of retail in Japan
Retail is undergoing change in Japan, with department stores rethinking their model and more new concepts emerging...September 6, 2018
The rise of the J-Wave
How Japanese beauty trends are winning over consumers worldwide J-Beauty has taken over from K-Beauty as the...September 6, 2018
An analysis of Japan’s beauty market
Japan’s beauty market is on the up, thanks mainly to inbound tourism. BW Confidential analyzes the current...September 5, 2018
Russia’s beauty market
The beauty market in Russia is set to keep growing as the country’s economy recovers Despite the...August 22, 2018
India’s prestige fragrance market
India’s prestige fragrance market is growing due to rising purchasing power and developments in retail Premium fragrance...July 11, 2018
China and mobile payment
How mobile payment is changing the market As mobile payment becomes ubiquitous in China, international beauty brands...May 17, 2018
The latest digital trends and platforms in China
BW Confidential analyzes the latest digital trends and platforms in China Among China’s hot new digital platforms,...May 17, 2018
Challenges and opportunities in China’s beauty market
China is not only back to growth, but the development of digital there is ushering in new...May 16, 2018
An analysis of Vietnam’s beauty market
Vietnam’s beauty market continues to see healthy growth, driven by consumers’ appetite for new brands and increased...May 2, 2018
China & cross-border commerce
Cross-border e-commerce is fast developing into a key channel for beauty brands looking to tap into China’s...April 18, 2018
A look at Italy’s beauty market
Retail shifts in Italy are set to shake up the beauty market Although rumored for years, Douglas’...March 22, 2018
An analysis of Spain’s beauty market
Spain’s beauty market continues to shine in Europe Spain remains a bright spot for beauty in Europe,...March 22, 2018
The state of the beauty market in the UK
The UK beauty market looks to be weakening The UK’s prestige beauty boom following the announcement of...March 22, 2018
How beauty is performing in France
France continues to report lackluster sales, with new launches and retail initiatives doing little to bring the...March 22, 2018
Spotlight on Germany’s beauty market
Germany’s beauty market had a difficult year in 2017, but changes at key retailers could bode well...March 22, 2018
How beauty is performing in Europe
Prestige beauty players in Europe need to do more to cope with changing consumer habits, the emergence...March 21, 2018
An analysis of the fragrance market in China
How the scent market in China is set to evolve While fragrance is still a small part...March 7, 2018
An analysis of Malaysia’s beauty market
Make-up, new brands and new retail concepts are driving the beauty market in Malaysia Malaysia’s economy has...February 21, 2018
An analysis of Brazil’s beauty market
Business has been tough in Brazil for the past three years, but there are signs that the...February 7, 2018
An analysis of Thailand’s beauty market
Thailand’s beauty market still has much potential Although one of the most developed beauty markets in Southeast...November 29, 2017
An analysis of the US prestige beauty market
Store closures, the continued rise of specialty retail and the emergence of new brands are shaking up...October 31, 2017
Saudi Arabia’s beauty brand landscape is changing
How new lines, a stronger local offer and changing consumption habits are impacting the state of play...October 5, 2017
A look at prestige retailing in Saudi Arabia
From more modern store formats to the emergence of e-commerce, change is afoot in Saudi Arabia’s retail...October 5, 2017