An analysis of Brazil’s beauty market
Although Brazil looks like it’s in for another difficult year, beauty companies continue to invest in...March 10, 2015
An analysis of Turkey’s beauty market
Turkey’s beauty market may be growing, but what is the real potential of prestige in the country?...February 18, 2015
An analysis of Peru’s prestige beauty market
The prestige market is seeing solid growth in Peru, driven by increased purchasing power and new retail...February 3, 2015
Analysis of the US prestige beauty market
The US prestige market is impacted by shaky consumer confidence, but strong color cosmetics sales and new...December 17, 2014
Canada prestige beauty market analysis
New retail players and concepts are giving Canada’s prestige market a boost Shoppers Drug Mart is...December 3, 2014
Emerging markets require more focused strategies
Slowing growth has some analysts saying that the golden age is over for emerging markets and that...November 3, 2014
Travel retail and Africa
Africa is gaining momentum and magnitude as a travel-retail market with much potential for the future ...November 3, 2014
Room for retail development in Saudi Arabia
Retail is facing its fair share of challenges in the kingdom, but there is much room for...October 31, 2014
An analysis of Saudi Arabia’s beauty market
Brands are finding that it is not all that easy to tap into the growth potential of...October 31, 2014
Prestige retailing in the UAE
The fast pace of retail development continues in Dubai, offering its own set of opportunities and challenges...October 31, 2014
An analysis of the UAE beauty market
The UAE beauty market continues to boom While smaller than neighboring Saudi Arabia in terms of...October 31, 2014
An analysis of the Middle Eastern beauty market
More brands are paying closer attention to the Middle East, given the region’s youth population, high purchasing...October 31, 2014
The future of Vietnam
BW Confidential analyzes Vietnam, part of a new generation of emerging markets Vietnam: one to watch...October 28, 2014
The future of Indonesia
BW Confidential analyzes Indonesia, part of a new generation of emerging markets The world’s third-largest democracy...October 28, 2014
The future of Mexico
BW Confidential analyzes Mexico, part of a new generation of emerging markets Mexico may have...October 28, 2014
The future of Turkey
BW Confidential analyzes Turkey, part of a new generation of emerging markets Straddling the divide between...October 28, 2014
The future of Africa
BW Confidential analyzes Africa, part of a new generation of emerging markets The world’s second most...October 28, 2014
The future of India
India looks to be on a better path to growth than in the past. However, many of...October 28, 2014
The future of China
Growth in China’s beauty market still looks assured, even if doing business there is set to become...October 28, 2014
The future of Brazil
While the market is set to grow, the Brazil cost shows no sign of easing, meaning that...October 28, 2014
Prestige retail developing in Kenya
New mall developments may give Kenya’s retail market a boost, but prestige distribution in the country will...October 17, 2014
An analysis of Kenya’s beauty market
Kenya, Sub-Saharan Africa’s third-largest market, was flat last year. But there may be opportunities for those prepared...October 17, 2014
Changes ahead for South African beauty retail
Metropolitain Cosmetics (top), which offers a wide range of niche brands, plans to open new stores in...October 17, 2014
An analysis of South Africa’s beauty market
South Africa may have its economic woes, but it is still seen as key for prestige players,...October 17, 2014
Prestige retail developing in Nigeria
With few channels in Nigeria for prestige brands to sell their products through, the standalone route could...October 17, 2014
An analysis of Nigeria’s beauty market
It may be one of the most promising markets in Africa, but doing business in Nigeria is...October 17, 2014
The potential and challenges of Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa has been designated the new emerging market to watch. BW Confidential analyzes the market’s potential,...October 16, 2014
UK prestige beauty market analysis
Beauty is seeing good growth in the UK, especially in prestige. BW Confidential analyzes the state of...October 8, 2014
The fragrance market in China
Industry players are divided on the potential of the fragrance market in China. BW Confidential investigates how...August 27, 2014
An analysis of India’s beauty market
Beauty retail in India looks likely to get a boost in the months ahead On the...July 9, 2014