Shopee exits Poland
Southeast Asian e-commerce platform Shopee has shut down operations in Poland, according to a notice on Shopee’s...January 16, 2023
L’Oréal invests in two tech start-ups
L’Oréal invested in two tech start-ups this week. The group made a minority investment in US-based startup,...January 13, 2023
L’Oréal invests in metaverse and Web3 company
L’Oréal has made a minority investment in US-based startup, Digital Village, a metaverse-as-a-service platform and NFT...January 12, 2023
Florence by Mills ranks as most popular beauty brand on social media, says Cosmetify
Beauty brand Florence by Mills ranked as the top beauty brand globally in terms of social media,...January 12, 2023
Amorepacific launches global e-commerce platform
South Korean beauty company Amorepacific is testing a global e-commerce platform in a bid to make its...January 12, 2023
Moda Operandi launches beauty
US-based e-commerce platform Moda Operandi has launched a beauty offer. The assortment includes skincare, fragrance, make-up, body...January 11, 2023
ELC launches make-up app for visually impaired
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) UK & Ireland has launched an AI-powered app to help visually impaired...January 11, 2023
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BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: France’s TikTok boom Beauty brands...January 10, 2023
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Currently trending in beauty Pheromone Oil. On average there are 16.4k online searches every month in the US...January 10, 2023
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The latest tech news to inform and inspire Online shopping. US shoppers will spend $24.5bn on beauty online...January 10, 2023
L’Oréal to unveil two technologies at CES
HAPTA, L’Oréal’s computerized make-up applicator for users with limited hand and arm mobility L’Oréal is to unveil...January 4, 2023
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SOCIAL MEDIA BUZZ: TikTok takeover Beauty players Sephora and Fenty Beauty ranked among the top 20...January 3, 2023
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SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS Pared down. Minimalist beauty is set to be a key trend in 2023,...January 3, 2023
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TECH BYTES Eyeing growth. Eye make-up garnered 2.1 billion virtual try-ons, the highest of any category,...January 3, 2023
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BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Weathering the storm US-based e.l.f....December 21, 2022
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Currently trending in beauty Lamellar water. On average there are 1.3k searches every month in the US for...December 21, 2022
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The latest tech news to inform and inspire TikTok growth. Social-media platform TikTok is driving growth in every...December 21, 2022
Puig launches digital fragrance platform
Spanish company Puig has launched a new digital fragrance platform. Called WikiParfum, it provides consumers with personalized...December 19, 2022
Coty launches fragrance campaign in Southeast Asia
US-based beauty company Coty has launched online-to-offline pop-ups for its prestige fragrance brands in Southeast Asia for...December 14, 2022
L’Oréal partners with Sainsbury’s to introduce AI tools
L’Oréal-owned brands Garnier and L’Oréal Paris have partnered with UK-based grocery retailer Sainsbury’s to launch in-store skincare...December 13, 2022
Marionnaud launches AR experience
French beauty retailer Marionnaud has launched a new digital service aimed at providing customers with more personalized...December 13, 2022
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BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Inflationary influence As US businesses...December 13, 2022
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Currently trending in beauty Half Magic Beauty Magic Flik Eyeliner. The eyeliner responds to consumers’ interest in intricate...December 13, 2022
Tech bytes from Retail & Tech No 115
The latest tech news to inform and inspire World of Laura Mercier. Beauty brand Laura Mercier has partnered...December 13, 2022
NARS launches virtual ambassadors
Cosmetics brand NARS has introduced three new virtual ambassadors, called the NARS Power Players. The three ambassadors...December 12, 2022
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BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Celebrity sightings Celebrity fronted beauty...December 9, 2022
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Currently trending in beauty Dolphin skin. Prestige beauty products associated with the TikTok trend “dolphin skin”, saw double-digit...December 9, 2022
Tech bytes from Retail & Tech No 114
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Social media substitutions. UK-based beauty brand Lush has focused on...December 9, 2022
Clarins launches traceability app
French brand Clarins has launched a traceability app in a bid to respond to consumers’ increased demand...December 8, 2022
Alibaba launches new e-commerce platform in Spain
Alibaba has launched a new e-commerce platform in Spain, called Miravia. Categories on the platform include beauty,...December 8, 2022