Challenges ahead for retail in Brazil
It’s been a tough year for beauty in Brazil. BW Confidential analyzes the state of prestige retail...June 11, 2014
The impact of rising Chinese brands
Chinese cosmetics brands are gaining ground. BW Confidential analyzes their performance and how they are impacting the...May 28, 2014
Hong Kong may limit travel from mainland Chinese
Hong Kong’s chief executive Leung Chun-ying has said that there could be a 20% cut in mainland...May 28, 2014
The state of Russia’s beauty market
BW Confidential analyzes the state of the beauty market in Russia A slowing economy, rampant inflation,...April 29, 2014
The industry viewpoint on Chinese travelers
Five travel-retail industry players debate how to appeal to different tiers of Chinese shoppers, and share their...April 24, 2014
The buying habits of Chinese travelers
As the next tier of Chinese middle-class spenders begin intra-Asia travel, more seasoned Chinese travelers are looking...April 24, 2014
The challenges China’s prestige retail market
Department stores continue to lose share, while online sales are booming Department stores in China are under...April 23, 2014
Interview with T-mall owner Alibaba’s head of international business development Janet Wang
Alibaba-owned Tmall has become an online empire in China. BW Confidential talks to Alibaba’s head of international...April 23, 2014
China’s changing market in the Year of the Horse
China’s slowdown is set to continue in the year of the horse. This, plus a rapidly changing...April 23, 2014
Korean brands prove successful in Asia
Korean beauty brands are doing big business outside their home market. BW Confidential analyzes what is driving...April 16, 2014
The state of France’s retail perfumery landscape
BW Confidential analyzes the challenges facing France’s retail perfumery landscape The economic troubles plaguing France...April 2, 2014
The state of Japan’s beauty market
BW Confidential analyzes the state of Japan’s beauty market and looks at the changes in the country’s...March 19, 2014
L’Oréal outlines Africa ambitions
French group L’Oréal is looking to grow twice as fast as the market in Sub-Saharan Africa, with...March 4, 2014
Argentina prestige retailers take stock of their situation
Import restrictions and regulations mean retailers are having a hard time stocking product and are shelving expansion...March 3, 2014
An analysis of Argentina’s beauty market
Recent political changes are taking their toll on Argentina’s beauty market If you look at...March 3, 2014
Colombia shakes up its prestige retail scene
Retail in Colombia is undergoing much change, all good for the market’s future Fedco has...March 3, 2014
An analysis of Colombia’s beauty market
Political stability and growing purchasing power will likely see more beauty players invest in Colombia ...March 3, 2014
Mexico ups its prestige retail ante
Mexican department stores are out to enhance their offer El Palacio de Hierro is refining...March 3, 2014
An analysis of Mexico’s beauty market
New government measures and a young population are set to fuel growth in Mexico’s beauty market ...March 3, 2014
A look at Latin America’s beauty market
BW Confidential analyzes the state of the beauty market in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina When...February 25, 2014
The state of Chile’s prestige beauty market
Chile’s prestige beauty sector is seeing good growth, despite a flourishing parallel market, discounting and little development...February 5, 2014
The state of Italy’s beauty market
Italy’s prestige market was hit hard and the country’s perfumery channel continues to struggle The...January 28, 2014
The state of Spain’s beauty market
With the economy still in trouble, the signs for Spain’s beauty market don’t look good this year...January 28, 2014
The state of the UK beauty market
An end-of-the-year boost raises expectations for beauty in the UK The recession hit the UK...January 28, 2014
The state of France’s beauty market
Prestige puts in a resasonable performance, but unit sales are still on the decline France’s...January 28, 2014
Analyzing the beauty market in Western Europe
An analysis of beauty’s ups, downs and opportunities in Western Europe’s big five markets Company...January 28, 2014
The state of Germany’s beauty market
The market looks more resilient than others in the region The German beauty market is...January 28, 2014
Asia’s travel retail market rebounds
Asia is having a better time of the economic slump than any other region except the Middle...January 10, 2014
China beauty market analysis
Global beauty companies are spending even more in China as the West stagnates. But the market is...January 10, 2014
South Korea’s beauty market holding steady
The market performs well despite the crisis, and even foreign brands are doing good business ...January 10, 2014