Verishop launches livestream shopping
Social-shopping platform Verishop has launched a new livestream shopping feature in its mobile app. The platform will...June 15, 2021
Shopee launches in Colombia and Chile
Southeast Asian e-commerce player Shopee launched in Colombia and Chile last week, according to the company’s social-media...June 14, 2021
Netflix launches online shop
US-based streaming service Netflix has launched an online shop retailing limited-edition collections based on its TV shows....June 14, 2021
Shiseido launches fragrance brands on Tmall
Japanese group Shiseido launched its fragrance brands Issey Miyake and Narciso Rodriguez on Alibaba’s Tmall in April...June 10, 2021
Livestream shopping platform ShopShops raises $15m
Livestream shopping platform ShopShops has raised $15m in a Series B funding round. The financing was co-led...June 10, 2021
Snap names Rajni Jacques Head of Fashion and Beauty Partnerships
Social-media platform Snap has named Rajni Jacques Head of Fashion and Beauty Partnerships. She will report to...June 10, 2021
Lush launches on Asos, unveils new website and app
UK-based Lush has launched on online retailer Asos. A selection of the beauty brand’s bath & body,...June 9, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 47
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Walmart US retailer Walmart partnered...June 8, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 47
Currently trending in beauty Juno & Co Clean 10 Cleansing Balm. The California-based beauty brand’s make-up removing balm...June 8, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 47
The latest tech news to inform and inspire The new-look consumer-goods company. New companies that amass a...June 8, 2021
New sustainable B2B beauty marketplace launches
A new business-to-business (B2B) marketplace dedicated to sustainable France-made sustainable beauty brands launched this spring. Called La...June 8, 2021
Chromavis launches virtual make-up tour for new collections
Italy-based cosmetics manufacturer Chromavis has launched a virtual make-up tour to introduce its new make-up collections to...June 3, 2021
Essentia Beauty introduces new tech-focused beauty brand Ozmee
Italy-based beauty manufacturer Essentia Beauty is to launch a new tech-driven beauty brand. Called Ozmee, the brand...June 1, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 46
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Thayers Skincare brand Thayers recently...June 1, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 46
Currently trending in beauty Chemical peels. Online searches for the term increased 31.6% year-over-year between March and April...June 1, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 46
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Gearing up for 6.18. China’s e-commerce players kicked off...June 1, 2021
New social-media app Poparazzi tops US Apple App Store charts
Social-media application Poparazzi ranked as the number-one app in the US Apple App Store earlier this week,...May 27, 2021
Lotte Duty Free hosts three-day livestream event
Lotte Duty Free is hosting a three-day livestreaming event called Luxe Mall Live Super Festa, from May...May 26, 2021
Sniffy Technology and RATP Travel Retail partner to open digital sampling boutique
Scent and flavor diffusion company Sniffy Technology has partnered with Paris’ public transportation agency RATP Travel Retail...May 26, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 45
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: L’Oréal Paris #infalliblefreshwear The L’Oréal...May 25, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 45
Currently trending in beauty SPF lip products. While skincare for the face has surged in popularity over the...May 25, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 45
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Asos’ beauty bid. UK-based online retailer Asos is said...May 25, 2021
Manor launches online marketplace
Switzerland-based department-store group Manor has launched an online marketplace in a bid to expand its offer. The...May 25, 2021
Snap to acquire AR technology company WaveOptics
Social-media platform Snap is to acquire UK-based augmented reality (AR) technology company WaveOptics for over $500m. Founded...May 24, 2021
Perfect Corp and Snap launch shoppable Lens with Estée Lauder Companies
AI and AR beauty company Perfect Corp and social-media platform Snap Inc have launched a shoppable lens...May 21, 2021
Google to open first physical retail store
Google is to open its first physical retail store in New York this summer. The Google Store...May 21, 2021
Asos said to be considering bid for Cult Beauty and Feelunique
UK-based online retailer Asos is said to be considering acquiring online beauty retailers Cult Beauty and Feelunique,...May 20, 2021
SoftBank and Alibaba largest shareholders in GoTo Group, says report
Japanese group SoftBank and China-based Alibaba Group are the two biggest shareholders in the newly formed GoTo...May 20, 2021
Facebook launches fashion and beauty Live Shopping Fridays
Facebook is to launch weekly live shopping streams hosted by fashion and beauty brands. Called Live Shopping...May 19, 2021
Beiersdorf invests in personalized skincare brand Routinely
German group Beiersdorf is to invest in personalized skincare brand Routinely. The group will invest in the...May 19, 2021