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
An analysis of the Saudi Arabian beauty market
How brands and retailers are dealing with the tough market in Saudi Arabia and what the myriad...October 4, 2017
Industry executives on the Russian market
Three industry executives give their views on the outlook for the prestige market in Russia ...September 7, 2017
Spotlight on pricing strategies in Russia
Devaluation, increased prices and discounting have played havoc with pricing strategies in Russia. BW Confidential analyzes the...September 7, 2017
An analysis of the Russian prestige beauty market
The Russian prestige beauty market continues to be tough, although there is an improvement in business as...September 6, 2017
An analysis of India’s beauty market
An analysis of what is driving growth in India’s prestige beauty market Prestige beauty continues to see...August 23, 2017
An analysis of the UK prestige market
The impact of the Brexit boom on beauty and what’s next for the market The UK’s...June 7, 2017
An analysis of Poland’s beauty market
Poland’s prestige beauty market continues to see good growth, with more consumers trading up Poland’s cosmetics market...May 24, 2017
An analysis of beauty retailing in China
How beauty retailing in China is changing China’s distribution landscape continues to shift and e-commerce continues to...May 11, 2017
Using WeChat to reach Chinese consumers
An analysis of ways of using WeChat to reach Chinese consumers and boost sales WeChat, China’s ubiquitous...May 11, 2017
Connecting with Chinese consumers through social media
Despite WeChat’s dominance, there are other social-media channels brands should be looking to in a bid to...May 11, 2017
An analysis of local Chinese brands
How local Chinese brands are improving their offer and consumer appeal Chinese brands are pushing hard to...May 11, 2017