Interview with Dubai Duty Free vice president purchasing Saba Tahir
Despite major challenges for beauty at Dubai Duty Free including the decline in Russian travelers and the...October 15, 2015
Interview with Euroitalia president Giovanni Sgariboldi
Euroitalia continues to see strong growth from Versace and is looking to strengthen Moschino and John Richmond,...October 12, 2015
Intervew with DFS senior vice president global merchandising beauty Ariel Gentzbourger
LVMH-owned travel retail operator DFS Group’s new standalone beauty store concept T Galleria Beauty by DFS has...September 29, 2015
Interview with Aveda global president Dominique Conseil
Estée Lauder Companies-owned Aveda is continuing to see strong growth in a challenging global salon haircare market....September 23, 2015
Interview with Estée Lauder Companies svp Latin America Daniel Rachmanis
Estée Lauder Companies is seeing strong growth in Latin America, despite a challenging environment. Estée Lauder...August 25, 2015
Interview with Sensai Cosmetics president Yuji Naito
Japanese group Kanebo Cosmetics created a separate division for its Sensai brand in 2014. Having repositioned...July 7, 2015
Interview with Shiseido travel retail Americas managing director Michael Gebrael
It is a tough year for travel retail in the Americas. Shiseido travel retail Americas managing director...June 24, 2015
Interview with WDFG head of beauty Antonin Carreau
While many changes are likely to come in light of Dufry’s announcement that it would acquire World...June 9, 2015
Interview with Marionnaud France ceo Eileen Yeo
Marionnaud France ceo Eileen Yeo talks to BW Confidential about her strategy for the French chain,...May 27, 2015
Interview with Ioma ceo Jean-Michel Karam
Jean-Michel Karam, ceo of French skincare brand Ioma, talks about his development plans for the company, which...April 28, 2015
Interview with Shiseido vp global travel retail Philippe Lesne
Shiseido set up its travel-retail business in 2002. Since then the group has significantly grown the presence...April 28, 2015
Interview with L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific md Eva Yu
L’Oréal chose Asia as the first region to roll out Vichy, La Roche-Posay and Kérastase in travel...April 28, 2015
Interview with La Prairie Group president Patrick Rasquinet
La Prairie Group president Patrick Rasquinet talks about the importance of China, travel retail and standalone stores...April 24, 2015
Interview with Watsons China ceo Christian Nothhaft
Self-confessed ‘China bull’ Watsons China ceo Christian Nothhaft outlines the company’s ambitious expansion plans and the opportunities...April 15, 2015
Interview with Clarins Asia president Laurent Lautier
Despite difficult times for selective beauty in China, Clarins Asia president Laurent Lautier is optimistic...March 31, 2015
Interview with Gebr Heinemann purchasing & logistics executive director Kay Spanger
Travel retailer Gebr Heinemann has cemented its growing international reach. This year it captured the...March 3, 2015
Interview with Origins, Ojon, Darphin senior vice president, general manager Stephane de la Faverie
Estée Lauder Companies’ Stephane de la Faverie explains how he intends to build brand awareness and...February 25, 2015
Interview with Yves Rocher managing director international markets Jean-Luc Foucher-Créteau
Yves Rocher managing director international markets Jean-Luc Foucher-Créteau talks to BW Confidential about the French brand’s blueprint...February 17, 2015
Interview with Nuxe Groupe international director Julien Coutas
Nuxe Groupe international director Julien Coutas tells BW Confidential about the French skincare brand’s development plans at...February 3, 2015
Interview with Perfume Holding ceo Dino Pace
Italy’s Perfume Holding, which was formed through the merger of Morris Profumi and Selective Beauty in...January 20, 2015
Interview with Cartier managing director fragrance Léa Vignal-Kenedi
Cartier’s Léa Vignal-Kenedi tells BW Confidential how she sees the brand’s fragrance business developing La...January 6, 2015
Interview with Estée Lauder Companies group president international Cedric Prouvé
Estée Lauder Companies’ Cedric Prouvé talks about China, developments in retail and acquisitions Are you seeing...December 17, 2014
Interview with L’Occitane managing director travel retail worldwide Marcin Jasiak
L’Occitane managing director travel retail worldwide Marcin Jasiak talks to BW Confidential about the challenges and opportunities...December 3, 2014
Interview with Bulgari perfume business unit managing director Valeria Manini
Bulgari perfume business unit managing director Valeria Manini talks to BW Confidential about her ambitions for the...November 19, 2014
Interview with Armani global president Véronique Gautier
Armani global president Véronique Gautier tells BW Confidential how she plans to take the brand upscale, boost...October 30, 2014
Interview with Nars regional executive director for Europe Frédérique Lampert
This year marks Shiseido-owned prestige make-up brand Nars’ 20th anniversary. The brand has come a long way...October 22, 2014
Interview with Cosmetic Valley president Marc-Antoine Jamet
BW Confidential talks to Cosmetic Valley president Marc-Antoine Jamet about how Cosmetic Valley can help companies overcome...October 21, 2014
Interview with Ferragamo Parfums ceo Luciano Bertinelli
Despite a tough start to the year, Ferragamo Parfums is optimistic about future growth based on expansion...October 13, 2014
Interview with Unilever International business manager travel retail Rosalyn Frayna
Unilever is looking to develop its Toni&Guy Hair Meet Wardrobe haircare brand in travel retail, which it...October 8, 2014
Interview with The Body Shop Indonesia ceo Suzy Hutomo
The Body Shop Indonesia ceo Suzy Hutomo talks about the state of the beauty market in Indonesia...September 24, 2014