Tech bytes from Retail & Tech No 116
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
Social media buzz from Retail & Tech 115
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Inflationary influence As US businesses...December 13, 2022
Social media trends from Retail & Tech No 115
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
Social media buzz from Retail & Tech 114
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Celebrity sightings Celebrity fronted beauty...December 9, 2022
Social media trends from Retail & Tech No 114
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
Laura Mercier launches virtual store
Prestige beauty brand Laura Mercier has partnered with software company Obsess to launch a virtual store for...December 8, 2022
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
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
Social media buzz from Retail & Tech 113
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
Social media buzz from Retail & Tech 112
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