Japan’s beauty market post-crisis
The beauty market sees its greatest decline yet, as consumers trade down to low-priced products ...January 10, 2014
Beauty outlook for the east
Our latest Asia market watch monitors the beauty category in Japan, China and South Korea ...January 9, 2014
A look at alternative retail channels in the US
A review of beauty retail in the US outside the department store Sephora After a...January 2, 2014
Department stores should rethink their approach
The economic downturn, changes in consumer behavior and the rise of new sales channels is pushing department...January 2, 2014
Industry viewpoint on the US beauty market
We ask four key executives in the US beauty industry how the market is shaping up for...January 2, 2014
The US beauty market post-crisis
The US beauty market was hit hard by the crisis. What has changed for brands, retailers and...January 2, 2014
Changes ahead in South Africa’s retail scene
South Africa’s retail scene may be in for a shake-up Competition is fierce among beauty...December 17, 2013
Changes in India retail
Beauty retailing in India has undergone quite a few changes in the past two years, but more...December 16, 2013
Eastern outlook on the evolution of the beauty sector
BW Confidential asks four key players in India’s beauty market for their views on retailing, the consumer...December 16, 2013
What’s next for beauty in India
Growth is still high in the Indian beauty sector, but the returns leave a lot to be...December 16, 2013
Beauty gets wired
Beauty brands have implemented impressive e-commerce strategies in China. Good news given the internet’s potential of becoming...December 10, 2013
Department stores continue to build
The development of new store openings continues apace, but do department stores need to up their game...December 10, 2013
Industry viewpoint: China’s retail future
Four major beauty players share their views on market trends, the future of retail and the challenges...December 10, 2013
What’s ahead for drugstores
Drugstores in the US continue to upgrade their beauty offer and take share from other retailers. What’s...December 9, 2013
Industry viewpoint: Russia’s beauty market
Three industry players talk about consumer habits, retailing, the risks and the potential of Russia’s beauty market...December 5, 2013
Russia’s prestige retail scene heats up
With acquisitions, regional expansion and new format stores, Russia’s prestige retail scene continues to see major changes,...December 5, 2013
How Brazilian travelers shop for beauty
The rising wave of Brazilian travelers spells good news for beauty The US is flooded...November 28, 2013
The changing face of Brazil’s prestige retail market
Change is afoot in Brazil’s distribution sector, from the development of the internet, the entry of Sephora...November 27, 2013
Industry viewpoint: Brazil’s fragrance market
We ask five industry players how they see the fragrance market developing in Brazil and for their...November 27, 2013
Taobao, China’s online beauty giant
An analysis of the rise of China’s online giant Taobao and what it means for beauty ...November 15, 2013
Adapting prestige to China’s market
How department stores, cosmetics shops and Sephora are faring and adapting to the market’s growth ...November 14, 2013
The industry viewpoint on China’s beauty market
Four industry experts give their views on consumer trends, retail and how the beauty market will evolve...November 14, 2013
China looks to lift animal-testing requirements
China’s Food & Drug Administration plans to remove its mandatory animal testing requirements for cosmetics products manufactured...November 13, 2013
Analyzing Poland’s beauty market
Poland’s beauty market is seeing tough times due to lower purchasing power Poland has long...November 6, 2013
Revamping prestige retail in the Middle East
More players are focusing on building more profitable points- of-sale rather than wide-scale expansion, while in-store services...October 31, 2013
Industry viewpoint: The Middle East beauty market
Four industry players talk about how the beauty market in the region is set to evolve ...October 30, 2013
A snapshot of Vietnam’s beauty market
The prestige market continues its growth curve driven by higher purchasing power, more investment by brands and...October 23, 2013
A snapshot of Indonesia’s beauty market
Indonesia’s beauty market continues to put in a strong performance, with both foreign and local brands doing...October 23, 2013
A snapshot of Thailand’s beauty market
Thailand has seen a tough few years, but the beauty business now seems to be looking up...October 23, 2013
An industry analysis of online sales in China
Online sales is a growing channel in China. Four industry experts talk about how to take advantage...October 21, 2013