Alibaba and Dufry launch mini-app
Alibaba has launched a new digital feature for Dufry’s Chinese operations as part of the two companies’...December 6, 2022
TikTok trend results in spike in beauty sales in UK
Prestige beauty products associated with the TikTok trend “dolphin skin”, saw double-digit growth from January to the...December 6, 2022
Shiseido and Alibaba launch sustainability campaign
Japanese group Shiseido has partnered with Alibaba to launch a marketing campaign aimed at promoting sustainable lifestyle...December 5, 2022
The Shilla Duty Free and Gucci Beauty host metaverse event
Korea’s The Shilla Duty Free hosted a beauty class in the metaverse in partnership with Gucci Beauty...December 5, 2022
Boohoo to enter India
UK-based online fashion retailer Boohoo has inked a deal with Indian e-commerce company Myntra to enter India....December 5, 2022
Metaverse to be key topic at CES
The metaverse is set to be a key talking point again at tech trade show the Consumer...December 1, 2022
Lush’s post-social media focus
UK-based beauty brand Lush has focused on partnerships and retail in a bid to grow its community...December 1, 2022
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BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Social commerce & the trust...November 29, 2022
Social media trends from Retail & Tech No 113
Currently trending in beauty Gray eyeshadow. Gray eyeshadow is gaining traction on social media as beauty influencers describe...November 29, 2022
Tech bytes from Retail & Tech No 113
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Macy’s metaverse. Macy’s-owned department-store group Bloomingdale’s has launched a new...November 29, 2022
Luxury and beauty see gains during Black Friday, says report
Luxury and beauty were among some of the winners during Black Friday (November 25) this year, according...November 28, 2022
Lancôme hosts tech-focused pop-up at La Samaritaine
French beauty brand Lancôme hosted a tech-centered pop-up at Parisian department store La Samaritaine last month in...November 24, 2022
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BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Shop the Holidays on Pinterest...November 22, 2022
Social media trends from Retail & Tech No 112
Currently trending in beauty Dead skin cleanser. There are 14.9k searches every month in the US for dead...November 22, 2022
Tech bytes from Retail & Tech No 112
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Charlotte’s Beauty Realm. Beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury has launched what...November 22, 2022
Boots launches Black Friday initiatives
UK-based health and beauty retailer Boots (Walgreens Boots Alliance) has launched several initiatives for Black Friday (November...November 22, 2022
Cult Beauty to open pop-up
UK-based online beauty retailer Cult Beauty is to open a pop-up in London to spotlight brands and...November 22, 2022
Superdrug launches online marketplace
UK-based retailer Superdrug (A.S. Watson Group) has launched an online marketplace. The retailer claims it is the...November 21, 2022
Charlotte Tilbury launches metaverse experience
Beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury has launched what it calls its first 3D metaverse shopping experience for the...November 17, 2022
L’Oréal partners with Ready Player Me for metaverse looks
L’Oréal has inked a multi-brand partnership with Ready Player Me, a cross-game avatar platform for the metaverse....November 15, 2022
Beauty sees growth during more muted 11.11
Alibaba’s Tmall, JD.com and Pinduoduo’s GMV rose 2.9% year-over-year to Rmb934bn ($132.69bn) during this year’s 11.11 shopping...November 15, 2022
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BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: YouTube Shopping Google-owned YouTube has...November 15, 2022
Social media trends from Retail & Tech No 111
Currently trending in beauty Morpheus8. There are 72.4k online searches on average every month in the US for...November 15, 2022
Tech bytes from Retail & Tech No 111
The latest tech news to inform and inspire 11.11 takeaways… Alibaba’s Tmall, JD.com and Pinduoduo’s GMV rose 2.9%...November 15, 2022
Kicks partners with Revieve to launch digital experiences
Cosmetics chain Kicks has partnered with beauty tech company Revieve to launch a string of digital features...November 14, 2022
YouTube launches holiday shopping event
Google-owned YouTube has partnered with 30 brands and creators to host a nine-day holiday shopping event. Running...November 14, 2022
Sephora launches on DoorDash
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora has launched on US-based delivery app DoorDash’s marketplace. Customers will be able to...November 14, 2022
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BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Kohl’s social-media push US department-store...November 8, 2022
Social media trends from Retail & Tech No 110
Currently trending in beauty Hypochlorous Acid Spray. On average there are 1.9k searches every month in the US...November 8, 2022
Tech bytes from Retail & Tech No 110
The latest tech news to inform and inspire SMS marketing. US-based make-up brand Too Faced (Estée Lauder Companies)...November 8, 2022