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
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 52
Currently trending in beauty Premium lip products. UK retailer Boots saw sales of premium lip products increase 1,200%...July 13, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 52
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Cross-border beauty. Indian online beauty retailer Nykaa has launched...July 13, 2021
Klarna acquires social shopping platform Hero
Swedish fintech company Klarna has acquired social shopping platform Hero in a bid to expand its online...July 13, 2021
Indian beauty retailer Nykaa launches online cross-border store
Indian online beauty retailer Nykaa has launched a cross-border e-commerce platform in a bid to bring international...July 13, 2021
Coty unveils new touchless fragrance sampling device
Coty has unveiled a new in-store digital touchless fragrance testing device, which it says gives consumers more...July 12, 2021
The Shilla Duty Free relaunches beauty classes in virtual format
Korea’s The Shilla Duty Free has relaunched its beauty class events in a new digital format. The...July 9, 2021
Livestream shopping platform Popshop Live valued at $100m in Series A funding
US-based livestream shopping platform Popshop Live has raised a Series A funding round led by Benchmark Investments,...July 9, 2021
Givaudan partners with Alibaba wholesale site to launch business-to-business store
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Givaudan has partnered with Alibaba’s wholesale website 1688.com to open a flagship...July 9, 2021
US social-commerce sales to grow 35.8% in 2021
Social-commerce sales in the US are set to grow 35.8% to $36.62bn in 2021 compared to last...July 7, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 51
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: e.l.f. Cosmetics & NFTs US-based...July 6, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 51
Currently trending in beauty Lipstick returns. Consumers are coming back to lipstick, according to Spate Trend Alerts. After...July 6, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 51
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Beauty games. British brand Soap & Glory is looking...July 6, 2021
Flipkart launches social-commerce app Shopsy
Indian e-commerce marketplace Flipkart (Walmart) has launched a new app that lets users resell products on Flipkart...July 6, 2021
A.S. Watson Group pushes brand collaborations as part of O+O drive
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group is deepening its collaboration with brands as part of its...July 6, 2021
Soap & Glory launches virtual reality experience on RecRoom
British brand Soap & Glory (WBA) launched virtual reality experiences yesterday on social gaming platform RecRoom. The...July 6, 2021
Shopee launches initiative to give brands more control over loyalty programs
Southeast Asian e-commerce player Shopee has launched a new initiative for its marketplace that aims to give...July 1, 2021