Interview with LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics global travel retail managing director Gianluca Toniolo
In February 2018, LVMH unveiled a new travel-retail division bringing together its perfume and cosmetics brands (excluding...July 8, 2019
Interview: Johnson & Johnson vice president Asia Beauty Ellesha Kirby
Johnson & Johnson vice president Asia Beauty Ellesha Kirby outlines the company’s plans for growing the Dr...June 24, 2019
Interview with L’Oréal global vice president, human resources – talent acquisition Eva Azoulay
L’Oréal global vice president, human resources – talent acquisition Eva Azoulay explains how digital is impacting recruitment...June 11, 2019
Interview with Luxasia group ceo Wolfgang Baier
Singapore-based distribution company Luxasia’s ceo Wolfgang Baier on how he sees Asia’s digital and brick-and-mortar retail landscape...May 27, 2019
Interview with L’Oréal chief digital officer Lubomira Rochet
L’Oréal chief digital officer Lubomira Rochet talks to BW Confidential about how she sees data, marketing and retail...May 13, 2019
Interview with Frédéric Fekkai founder Frédéric Fekkai
Hairstylist and entrepreneur Frédéric Fekkai talks about his plans to revive his namesake haircare brand that with...April 29, 2019
Interview with Benefit Cosmetics svp global digital Toto Haba
LVMH-owned Benefit Cosmetics senior vice president global digital Toto Haba discusses the brand’s approach to working with...April 15, 2019
Interview with Shiseido China region ceo Kentaro Fujiwara
Shiseido China’s ceo Kentaro Fujiwara discusses beauty in the market Are you seeing any slowdown in beauty...April 1, 2019
Interview with Cartier managing director fragrance Léa Vignal-Kenedi
Cartier managing director fragrance Léa Vignal-Kenedi tells BW Confidential how she sees changes in consumer habits, how...March 18, 2019
Interview with L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas md Yannick Raynaud
L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas managing director Yannick Raynaud tells BW Confidential why it’s the industry’s collective duty...March 4, 2019
Interview with Amorepacific head of Amorepacific and primera division (svp) Kimberly Kim
Korean group Amorepacific’s Kimberly Kim talks about how she sees the skincare market and the company’s approach...February 18, 2019
Interview with Parfums Christian Dior general manager travel retail Europe Floriane Pampiglione
Parfums Christian Dior opened its first travel-retail location in Europe for its Maison Christian Dior collection in...February 4, 2019
Interview: Avon chief beauty and brand officer James Thompson
James Thompson joined Avon last year after 24 years with drinks company Diageo to spearhead the beauty...January 21, 2019
Interview with Nuxe global travel retail director Marion Bruimaud
Nuxe global travel retail director Marion Bruimaud discusses the brand’s development in the channel and how she...January 9, 2019
Interview with Designer Parfums chairman & ceo Dilesh Mehta
Designer Parfums’ Dilesh Mehta discusses the evolution of the celebrity fragrance category and how to reinvigorate it...December 12, 2018
Interview with Shiseido Americas president & ceo Marc Rey
Marc Rey, who heads up Shiseido’s Americas business and also oversees the company’s Centers of Excellence for...November 28, 2018
Interview with Alkor & Co head of Perfumery Division, Private Labels Department Varvara Kulaeva
Varvara Kulaeva, who heads up the Perfumery Division, Private Labels at Alkor & Co (owner of Russia’s...November 14, 2018
Interview with TFWA president Erik Juul-Mortensen
A founding member of Tax Free World Association (TFWA) and its president since 1999, Erik Juul-Mortensen announced...November 8, 2018
Interview with Coty senior vice-president Travel Retail Philippe Margueritte
Coty senior vice-president Travel Retail Philippe Margueritte tells BW Confidential how he sees the evolution of the...October 31, 2018
Interview with Natura vice president of direct sales Erasmo Toledo
Brazilian group Natura is going through much change, driven in part by its acquisition of The Body...October 17, 2018
Interview with Unilever Prestige executive vice president Vasiliki Petrou
Unilever re-entered the prestige beauty category in 2015 and continues to bolster its portfolio through acquisitions. BW...October 3, 2018
Interview with L’Occitane en Provence global brand director Adrien Geiger
L’Occitane en Provence has recently adopted a ‘glocal’ customer-first approach to retail for its latest flagships and...September 17, 2018
Dubai Duty Free on the growth of skincare and dealing with digital
Dubai Duty Free (DDF) senior vice president purchasing Saba Tahir tells BW Confidential about the growth of...September 6, 2018
Interview with Amorepacific Group strategy unit svp Changkyoo Lee
How South Korea’s Amorepacific is looking to build a stronger international business International expansion is now at...September 5, 2018
Interview with Sephora India chief operating officer Vivek Bali
Sephora entered India in 2012 and now operates in the market through an exclusive agreement with Bangalore-based...August 22, 2018
Interview with IFF group president fragrances Nicolas Mirzayantz
Fragrance houses have been impacted by a series of problems at ingredients suppliers, resulting in a crisis...July 11, 2018
Interview with Shiseido Travel Retail vice president marketing and innovation Elisabeth Jouguelet
Shiseido’s Elisabeth Jouguelet tells BW Confidential how the company is using digital to boost business in travel...June 27, 2018
Interview with L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific managing director Emmanuel Goulin
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific managing director Emmanuel Goulin tells BW Confidential about key trends and challenges...June 13, 2018
Interview with Essence Corp executive sales director Antoine Bona
Miami-based Essence Corp distributes a range of prestige beauty brands in travel retail in the Americas, as...May 30, 2018
Interview with Kao Corp executive officer & president Kanebo Cosmetics Yoshihiro Murakami
Kao is looking to boost its beauty business through a focus on prestige, skincare and expanding its...May 16, 2018