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
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 50
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: MAC Cosmetics’ Love Me Liquid...June 29, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 50
Currently trending in beauty PHA toner. Online searches in the US for the exfoliating ingredient PHA rose 188.2%...June 29, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 50
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Social virtual try-on. Both L’Oréal’s Modiface and AI and...June 29, 2021
Valentino Beauty partners with Alibaba’s Hey Box to launch new line in China
Valentino Beauty (L’Oréal) has partnered with Alibaba’s Tmall marketing solution platform Hey Box to launch its new...June 29, 2021
Shinsegae Group’s Emart to acquire eBay’s Korea businesses
South Korean Shinsegae Group’s discount chain Emart has signed an agreement to acquire an 80% stake in...June 25, 2021
L’Oréal launches virtual try-on on Instagram Shops
L’Oréal has teamed up with Facebook to launch AR-powered make-up try-ons on Instagram Shops. NYX Professional Makeup,...June 24, 2021
Printemps launches livestream shopping
French department-store group Printemps launched live shopping this week on its website and Instagram. The 20-minute session...June 24, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 49
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Fenty TikTok Hotel LVMH-owned beauty...June 23, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 49
Currently trending in beauty Essence Lash Princess Curl and Volume Mascara. Creators are reviewing the recently launched mascara...June 23, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 49
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Vivatech innovations. BW Confidential spotlights some of the tech...June 23, 2021