Kim Kardashian West freezes social-media accounts as part of Stop Hate for Profit
Social-media personality Kim Kardashian West is to temporarily freeze her Instagram and Facebook accounts on Wednesday, as...September 16, 2020
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 12
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Is the hashtag over? Some 75% of consumers in...September 16, 2020
Amazon launches Luxury Stores
Amazon has launched a by-invitation-only luxury platform, called Luxury Stores, which will offer both established and emerging...September 15, 2020
Oracle to edge out Microsoft in TikTok US acquisition
Software company Oracle is set to edge out Microsoft in a bid to acquire short-video social-media platform...September 14, 2020
Beiersdorf introduces Google Lens technology for Nivea Men product pack
German group Beiersdorf has introduced a new type of digital product packaging using Google’s Lens feature. Shoppers...September 9, 2020
Social media buzz from Retail & Tech No 11
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Euphoria transitions The TikTok-based make-up...September 8, 2020
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 11
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Malls as online marketplaces. Malls have had a tough...September 8, 2020
Puig creates technology to discover fragrance before smelling it
Spanish company Puig has created a fragrance technology, which it says allows consumers to preview a perfume’s...September 3, 2020
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No 10
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Cottagecore The Cottagecore aesthetic embraces...September 3, 2020
Tech Bytes from Retail & Tech No 10
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Facebook continues commerce push. Facebook has launched a string...September 3, 2020
Frasers Property Retail to launch e-commerce marketplace for Singapore malls
Retail asset management Frasers Property Retail (FPR) is set to launch an e-commerce marketplace for its 14...September 2, 2020
Zalando expands, renames luxury category
Online retailer Zalando has renamed its Premium category to Designer in a bid to enhance its luxury...August 31, 2020
Walmart partners with Microsoft in bid to buy TikTok US
US-based retailer Walmart confirmed that it will partner with Microsoft in a bid acquire short-video platform TikTok’s...August 28, 2020
L’Oréal Paris launches Haircolor Concierge
French beauty brand L’Oréal Paris has launched a 24/7 hair color platform called Haircolor Concierge.The service aims...August 28, 2020
Klarna partners with Beautycounter to offer installment payment plan
Fintech company Klarna has partnered with US-based clean beauty brand Beautycounter to offer shoppers its buy now,...August 24, 2020
Mecca expands into China with Tmall Global launch
Australian beauty retailer Mecca has expanded into the Chinese market through a partnership with cross-border e-commerce platform...August 20, 2020
DFS sees highest-ever one-day beauty sales via livestreaming
LVMH-owned travel retailer DFS launched its first in-store livestreaming event on August 18, with sales during the...August 20, 2020
e.l.f. Cosmetics to launch TikTok reality show
US-based e.l.f. Cosmetics is to launch a TikTok reality show called “Eyes. Lips. Famous.” The brand says...August 19, 2020
Facebook launches Instagram Reels
Facebook has unveiled its short-video feature Reels for social-media platform Instagram. Reels allows users to record and...August 6, 2020
Sa Sa partners with Boutir to launch personal online stores for beauty consultants
Hong Kong-based beauty retailer Sa Sa has partnered with social mobile commerce solutions provider Boutir to launch...August 5, 2020
Perfect Corp launches livestream service for brands
AI and AR beauty company Perfect Corp has launched an interactive AR livestream solution for beauty brands,...August 5, 2020
Amorepacific to launch brands on Amazon US
South Korea-based Amorepacific Group has launched its namesake brand Amorepacific and its Mamonde brand on Amazon’s Premium...August 5, 2020
Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok’s US business
Technology company Microsoft is in talks to acquire short-video platform TikTok’s US operations from Chinese parent company...August 3, 2020
Social-media buzz from Retail & Tech No9
BW Confidential checks out what is making a splash on social media: Maskne As face masks become...July 28, 2020
Tech bytes from Retail & Tech No9
The latest tech news to inform and inspire Sales talk. The Hero virtual shopping app continues to...July 28, 2020
Beauty reservation platform Planity secures €10m in funding
France-based online beauty reservation platform Planity has raised €10m in Series B funding led by Crédit Mutuel...July 24, 2020
Ieva Group raises new funding
France-based connected beauty company Ieva Group has raised €12m in a new round of funding led by...July 22, 2020
Sephora Canada partners with installment payment provider PayBright
Sephora Canada (LVMH) has partnered with installment payment plan provider PayBright to offer flexible payments. Sephora Canada...July 21, 2020
Ipsy launches Ultra Personalization feature
Beauty subscription service Ipsy launched an Ultra Personalization feature, which it says gives members more choice. Customers...July 21, 2020
Ieva launches subscription service MonMoiBeauté
France-based connected beauty brand Ieva has launched a personalized, digital-based beauty subscription service called MonMoiBeauté. The service...July 21, 2020