Douglas hit by European lockdowns, second-quarter sales down 12.5%
German beauty retailer Douglas’ sales fell 12.5% on a like-for-like basis in the second quarter of 2020/21...May 12, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 43
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: NARS Shiseido-owned NARS partnered with...May 12, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 43
Currently trending in beauty Rice toner. Online searches for the skincare product grew 107.7% in March-April year-over-year in...May 12, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 43
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Uber beauty. More beauty brands are partnering with delivery apps...May 12, 2021
Shiseido and Accenture to launch joint venture company focused on digital
Shiseido is to create a joint venture with consulting firm Accenture to provide digital marketing and digital-...May 11, 2021
Estée Lauder Companies partners with Uber for delivery service
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has partnered with ride-hailing app Uber to launch delivery services for the Jo...May 10, 2021
Amorepacific to close North American innisfree stores, says report
South Korean beauty company Amorepacific is to close all its stores for skincare brand innisfree in North...May 10, 2021
Russian e-commerce platform Ozon inks deal with Rive Gauche
Russian e-commerce platform Ozon has signed an exclusive agreement with Russian beauty retailer Rive Gauche to sell...May 10, 2021
Foreo launches on Sunrise Duty-Free’s members app
Swedish brand Foreo has launched on Chinese travel retailer Sunrise Duty-Free’s members app in a bid to...May 5, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 42
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: The Hut Group UK-based The...May 4, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 42
Currently trending in beauty Jamsu. Trending on social media thanks to model Bella Hadid, the Korean beauty technique...May 4, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 42
The latest tech news to inform and inspire TikTok gaming. US-based beauty brand e.l.f. Cosmetics is pushing...May 4, 2021
SK-II launches virtual city as part of latest SK-II Studio installment
Prestige skincare brand SK-II (P&G) has launched a virtual city as part of its film studio division...May 3, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 41
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: YSL #SpiceItUp L’Oréal-owned YSL Beauty...April 28, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 41
Currently trending in beauty DIY blush. Social-media users continue to rave about the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand...April 28, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 41
The latest tech news to inform and inspire 2021 China trends. Business sentiment regarding China for 2021...April 28, 2021
L’Oréal’s Lubomira Rochet to leave, Asmita Dubey to take on role of Chief Digital Officer
L’Oréal’s Chief Digital Officer Lubomira Rochet is to leave the group after seven years. She will be...April 22, 2021
Amazon opens tech-driven hair salon in London
Amazon is to open a hair salon in London, UK that will combine technology with hair styling...April 22, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 40
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Makeup Revolution Cosmetics brand Makeup...April 21, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 40
Currently trending in beauty Shower Filters. Online searches for shower filters have grown 50.5% year-over-year in the...April 21, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 40
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Beauty Tech Live. The Beauty Tech Live event organized...April 21, 2021
Kao launches online store for Sensai brand in Europe
Japanese company Kao has launched an online store for its prestige brand Sensai in several European countries....April 19, 2021
Marie Claire to launch Beauty Edit exclusively with Net-a-Porter
Marie Claire is to launch the Marie Claire Beauty Edit tomorrow, exclusively with online retailer Net-a-Porter, attendees...April 15, 2021
JD.com expands to Middle East with Namshi partnership
Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com has inked a partnership agreement with Dubai-based online retailer Namshi to expand to...April 7, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 39
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Glossier’s Lash Slick movies Beauty...April 6, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 39
Currently trending in beauty Tweezers. Social-media users are adding mascara to tweezers and then applying the coated tweezers...April 6, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 39
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Douyin launches flagship stores. Chinese social-media platform Douyin (China’s...April 6, 2021
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Amazon acquires Indian retail start-up Perpule
Amazon has acquired Indian mobile payment solutions start-up Perpule. Founded in 2016, Perpule offers mobile payment solutions...April 1, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 38
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: #SwipeBright Online beauty retailer Beauty...March 30, 2021