Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 28
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Smart perfume. Ninu Perfume unveiled what it calls the...January 19, 2021
A.S. Watson Group partners with Grab to expand online reach in Southeast Asia
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group has partnered with Southeast Asian app Grab to expand its...January 19, 2021
Beauty Tech Live partner FILTR recognized as a top company by Asia Pacific tech magazine
Marketing, communication and design agency FILTR has been named one of the Top 20 Enterprise Start-ups 2020...January 13, 2021
Smart fragrance device Ninu on show at CES
Croatia-based Ninu Perfume has unveiled what it calls the first smart perfume. Called Ninu, it is a...January 13, 2021
Tmall Global launches “perfume route” for niche fragrances
Alibaba’s cross-border e-commerce platform Tmall Global and Alibaba majority-owned logistics company Cainiao have launched a direct Europe-China...January 13, 2021
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 27
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Bad Habit launch Beauty brand...January 13, 2021
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 27
Currently trending in beauty DIY serums. TikTok users are making their own serums after a video from social-media...January 13, 2021
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 27
The latest tech news to inform and inspire CES 2021. The CES is taking place virtually this...January 13, 2021
Biotech start-up VesCir showcases AI and biotech skincare system at CES
Taiwanese biotech start-up VesCir is showcasing its AI and biotech skincare system at the Consumer Electronics Show...January 13, 2021
The Hut Group beauty revenue up 57.1% in full year 2020
UK-based The Hut Group’s (THG) revenue rose 41.4% to £1.61bn ($2.19bn) in the full year 2020 compared...January 12, 2021
Walmart to launch fintech start-up
US-based retailer Walmart has partnered with investment firm Ribbit Capital to launch a new fintech start-up. The...January 12, 2021
L’Oréal unveils water saver haircare tech at CES
L’Oréal has partnered with Swiss environmental company Gjosa to create a sustainable hair washing system for salon...January 11, 2021
Amorepacific focuses on personalization in skincare & make-up at CES
Korea-based Amorepacific has won two Innovation Award Honoree recognitions in the health & wellness categories at the...January 11, 2021
LiveArea unveils new mobile-based in-store shopping solution at CES
Commerce agency LiveArea unveiled a new retail solution that offers a mobile-based contactless shopping experience at the...January 11, 2021
Essence Group highlights digital skincare system at CES
Tech company Essence Group is showcasing adigital-based skincare treatment, available for clinics, at the Consumer Electronics Show...January 11, 2021
Perfect Corp raises $50m in series C funding
AI and AR beauty company Perfect Corp has raised $50m in a series C funding round led...January 7, 2021
Indian online beauty retailer Nykaa planning IPO, says report
Indian online beauty retailer Nykaa E-Retail Pvt is planning an initial public offering (IPO) that would value...January 6, 2021
The Hut Group to acquire Dermstore.com
UK-based The Hut Group (THG) is to acquire US-based online retailer of prestige beauty brands Dermstore.com for...December 30, 2020
Luxasia wins e-commerce award
Asia Pacific distribution company Luxasia has won the Silver Award for Best in E-commerce (Brands) – Beauty...December 23, 2020
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 26
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Beauty Bay’s #WorkItFromHome UK beauty...December 22, 2020
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 26
Currently trending in beauty Inner corner eyeshadow. Social-media users are adding pops of color to their eye looks...December 22, 2020
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 26
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Walmart’s TikTok livestream. US retailer Walmart partnered with social-media...December 22, 2020
L’Oréal competition focuses on shopping through entertainment
L’Oréal has set the theme of its annual Brandstorm competition for students on re-imagining the beauty shopping...December 21, 2020
Amorepacific recognized by CES for customized lip product service
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has named Amorepacific an Innovation Award Honoree in the health & wellness...December 18, 2020
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific wins two awards for social and mobile learning app
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific has won two Brandon Hall Group technology awards for its social and...December 18, 2020
Gucci to launch fashion and beauty flagships on Tmall Luxury Pavilion
Italian fashion brand Gucci is set to launch two flagship stores on Alibaba’s Tmall Luxury Pavilion to...December 18, 2020
Only 15% of consumers happy with online shopping experience, says Contentsquare
Only 15% of consumers are happy with their online shopping experiences, according to research by analytics company...December 17, 2020
Instagram launches shopping for Reels
Social-media platform Instagram has launched shopping for its short-video feature Reels. Creators can now tag products in...December 16, 2020
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 25
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: #ChillEnMaybelline L’Oréal-owned Maybelline launched a...December 15, 2020
Social-media trends from Retail & Tech No 25
Currently trending in beauty Compressed hyaluronic acid. Social-media users are looking for hydrating skincare products heading into the...December 15, 2020