Interview with Mandarin Oriental director of spa Andrew Gibson
Hong-Kong-based luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental operates 22 hotel spas worldwide. Group director of spa Andrew Gibson...July 13, 2011
Interview: Al Tayer Trends gm beauty TJ Van Rooyen
Dubai-based group Al Tayer has added new retail formats to its beauty business and is gearing up...June 15, 2011
Interview with Nuxe Groupe ceo Sébastien Lucot
France-based Nuxe Groupe is out to grow its international presence. Ceo Sébastien Lucot tells BW Confidential about...June 1, 2011
Interview with Puig ceo Marc Puig
Despite a tough market, Spain-based group Puig has managed to produce a string of successful launches in...May 12, 2011
Interview with Nuance-Watson Singapore md Ken Tse
Changi airport has almost two dozen stores dedicated to beauty run by retailer Nuance-Watson Singapore. The joint...May 3, 2011
Interview with The Body Shop India coo Shriti Malhotra
The Body Shop launched in India in 2005 and now has 60 stores, with plans to reach...April 19, 2011
Interview with Bluemercury founder Marla Malcolm Beck
Since she opened her first boutique in Washington DC in 1999, Bluemercury founder Marla Malcolm Beck has...April 5, 2011
Interview with Marionnaud ceo William Koeberlé
The year 2011 has been labeled as one of change and expansion for AS-Watson-owned perfumery chain Marionnaud....March 23, 2011
Interview with Cofinluxe president Jean-Pierre Grivory
France-based fragrance company Cofinluxe is focusing on its two main brands Salvador Dali and Charriol, while consolidating...March 8, 2011
Interview with Black Up md Lionel Durand
Founded in 1999, French prestige ethnic beauty brand Black Up is now present in close to 30...February 23, 2011
Interview with Bliss World ceo Mike Indursky
Spa operator Bliss World Holdings, owner of the Bliss and Remède brands, was acquired by Steiner Leisure...February 8, 2011
Interview with Weleda ceo Patrick Sirdey
Natural cosmetics company Weleda is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Ceo Patrick Sirdey tells BW Confidential...January 25, 2011
Interview with L’Occitane MD Asia Pacific André Hoffmann
French company L’Occitane launched an IPO on the Hong Kong stock market in May 2010, a move...January 11, 2011
Interview with Cradle Holdings ceo Sarah Rotheram
Niche fragrance brands L’Artisan Parfumeur, Penhaligon’s and Erno Laszlo skincare are managed by Cradle Holdings, a US-based...December 18, 2010
Interview with Parbel general manager Javier Labarta
L’Oréal luxury-goods division for travel retail Americas, Parbel general manager Javier Labarta talks to BW Confidential about...December 8, 2010
Interview with Bond No 9 founder & president Laurice Rahmé
New York-based brand Bond N°9 launched in 2003 with fragrances inspired by the scents of Manhattan. Founder...November 23, 2010
Interview with Herborist Intl gm Aaron Ke
Billed as China’s largest domestic cosmetics group, Shanghai Jahwa launched the Herborist brand in 1995 and began...November 9, 2010
Interview with Art & Fragrance ceo Roger von der Weid
Switzerland-based company Art & Fragrance was formed in 2000 and its portfolio now consists of six brands,...October 13, 2010
Interview with Payot president Hervé Lesieur
Puig-owned professional skincare brand Payot president Hervé Lesieur tells BW Confidential about expansion in new markets and...September 25, 2010
Interview with Clinique’s Jean-Christophe Jourde
Clinique vice president & general manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa Jean-Christophe Jourde tells BW Confidential...August 31, 2010
Interview with Luxasia ceo Patrick Chong
Singapore-based distributor Luxasia markets major brands in over 10 Asian markets, and is further diversifying business into...July 20, 2010
Interview with Lush ceo Andrew Gerrie
UK-based brand Lush ceo Andrew Gerrie talks about the company’s expansion, its spa project and the regulatory...July 7, 2010
Interview with Clarins ceo Philip Shearer
French group Clarins ceo Philip Shearer talks about developing the brand in the US and Asia, the...June 23, 2010
Interview: Elemis md Sean Harrington
Elemis managing director Séan Harrington talks to BW Confidential about how the UK-based spa brand is performing...June 9, 2010
Interview with Illamasqua md Carl Atkinson
UK-based make-up brand Illamasqua made quite a splash when it was launched by entrepreneur Julian Kynaston...May 26, 2010
Interview: Decléor & Carita president and ceo Yoshiaki Sato
Shiseido-owned Decléor and Carita’s new president and ceo Yoshiaki Sato talks about what needs to be done...April 28, 2010
Interview with Burt’s Bees ceo John Replogle
Founded as a candle company in rural North Carolina a little more than 25 years ago, Burt’s...March 31, 2010
Interview with Fusion Brands ceo Caroline Pieper-Vogt
Change is in the air at Fusion Brands. The Canada-grown company, which is owned by businessman Eugene...March 16, 2010
Interview with Nars Cosmetics ceo Louis Desazars
Shiseido-owned make-up brand Nars Cosmetics ceo Louis Desazars talks about what needs to be done to bring...March 3, 2010
Interview with retail entrepreneur George Hammer
Beauty entrepreneur George Hammer created the Urban Retreat concept, which combines expert services, treatments and a wide...February 17, 2010