China’s prestige beauty e-commerce sales up 47% in first half
Prestige beauty e-commerce sales in China rose 47% to $5.4bn in the first half of 2021 (January...September 1, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 55
Currently trending in beauty Aloe lipstick. Online searches in the US for the product have grown 139.7% year-over-year...September 1, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 55
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Anastasia Beverly Hills #ABHMagicTouch Make-up...September 1, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 55
The latest tech news to inform and inspire TikTok shopping. Shopify has expanded its partnership with social-media...September 1, 2021
The trend for curated beauty websites
Despite the rise in marketplaces with their wide product offer, there is growing demand for more curated beauty
September 1, 2021
AliExpress expands services in Brazil to respond to e-commerce boom
Alibaba Group’s online marketplace AliExpress is expanding services in Brazil with the aim of responding to the...August 30, 2021
Foreo partners with cdf Beauty for livestream event
Swedish beauty-tech company Foreo hosted a livestream in partnership with cdf Beauty last month. Viewers in Hong...August 27, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 54
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Marc Jacobs & TikTok Marc...August 25, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 54
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Chinese Valentine’s Day. Qixi, also known as China’s Valentine’s...August 25, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 54
Currently trending in beauty Setting powder and mascara. Social-media has a seen a rash of users post video...August 25, 2021
Shopify and TikTok launch in-app shopping
E-commerce platform Shopify has expanded its partnership with social-media platform TikTok to launch a shopping tab. Shopify...August 25, 2021
D1 Brands raises $123m in Series A funding
New York-based Amazon aggregator D1 Brands has raised $123m in Series A funding led by asset management...August 25, 2021
Boots partners with Deliveroo for delivery service
UK retailer Boots (Walgreens Boots Alliance) has partnered with courier app Deliveroo to launch a delivery service....August 24, 2021
Yoox Net-a-Porter Group partners with Klarna for buy now, pay later services
Online luxury retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has partnered with fintech company Klarna to offer ‘buy now, pay...August 24, 2021
Luxasia spins off e-commerce enabler into separate entity
Asian distribution company Luxasia has spun off its e-commerce enabler, LEAP Commerce into a separate entity. LEAP...August 17, 2021
Watsons launches Foundation Finder
Asian health and beauty retailer Watsons has launched an AI-based Foundation Finder in its mobile app. The...August 13, 2021
Il Makiage acquires computer vision start-up
US-based beauty brand Il Makiage has acquired an Israeli AI-based computer vision start-up called Voyage81. Voyage81 claims...August 12, 2021
Beauty by Holition teams up with Harper Dennis Hobbs to launch virtual try-ons in travel retail
Digital agency Beauty by Holition has appointed retail property consultancy Harper Dennis Hobbs to launch its virtual...July 28, 2021
Online reservation platform Planity raises €30m
Planity President and Co-Founder Antoine Puymirat © Rémi Barthas French online beauty reservation platform Planity has raised...July 27, 2021
La Mer to launch flagship on Lazada’s LazMall Prestige
Estée Lauder Companies-owned skincare brand La Mer is to launch a flagship store on Southeast Asian e-commerce...July 26, 2021
Verishop launches shopping for Snapchat
Social-shopping platform Verishop has launched a new shopping experience available exclusively on social-media platform Snapchat. Called Verishop...July 21, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 53
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: NYX Professional Makeup Cosmetics brand...July 20, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 53
Currently trending in beauty Anti-wrinkle patches. US-based Frownies’ Facial Patches are currently listed on Amazon’s Beauty & Personal...July 20, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 53
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Virtual make-up. Dior has partnered with virtual avatar creator...July 20, 2021
Givenchy launches flagship store on JD.com
Givenchy (LVMH) has launched a beauty flagship store on Chinese e-commerce player JD.com in a bid to...July 20, 2021
Sephora to acquire Feelunique, says report
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora is said to have agreed to acquire UK-based online beauty retailer Feelunique, according...July 19, 2021
Kylie Cosmetics hosts livestream for relaunch, unveils virtual world
Social-media personality and Kylie Cosmetics (Coty) Founder Kylie Jenner hosted the brand’s first live shopping event yesterday....July 16, 2021
Kao to invest $136m in digital transformation
Japanese company Kao will invest ¥15bn ($136.4m) in digital transformation this fiscal year, Kao President and CEO...July 16, 2021
Dior partners with virtual avatar app Zepeto for digital make-up looks
Dior has partnered with virtual avatar creator app Zepeto to create and sell virtual make-up looks using...July 15, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 52
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: #PRESSPLAYMAYBELLINE L’Oréal-owned Maybelline launched a...July 13, 2021