Interview with Guerlain travel retail worldwide director Philippe Guitelmann
Guerlain travel retail worldwide director Philippe Guitelmann talks to BW Confidential about his vision of today’s global...December 17, 2013
Eastern outlook on the evolution of the beauty sector
BW Confidential asks four key players in India’s beauty market for their views on retailing, the consumer...December 16, 2013
Interview with World Duty Free & Aldeasa
European travel retail is seeing mixed results this year. The beauty managers of WDF and Aldeasa, two...December 16, 2013
Interview with BPI president Rémy Gomez
BPI president Rémy Gomez talks about changes in company strategy, his new license, plans for growth, and...December 12, 2013
Interview with Dufry South America coo José Carlos Rosa
Travel retailer Dufry South America chief operating officer José Carlos Rosa talks about the potential of beauty...December 11, 2013
Industry viewpoint: China’s retail future
Four major beauty players share their views on market trends, the future of retail and the challenges...December 10, 2013
Industry viewpoint: Russia’s beauty market
Three industry players talk about consumer habits, retailing, the risks and the potential of Russia’s beauty market...December 5, 2013
How luxury brands can utilize social media
We ask industry experts how brands can improve their social media efforts and analyze strategies in the...December 4, 2013
Industry viewpoint: Today’s fragrance market
Four retailers speak out about today’s fragrance market and what they would like to see from brands...December 4, 2013
Interview with Estée Lauder Companies group president international Cédric Prouvé
Estée Lauder Companies group president international Cédric Prouvé gives his views on doing business in emerging markets...December 3, 2013
Interview with Nuance Group North America vp buying, merchandising & operations Andrew Rattner
Nuance is confident that its North American beauty category will see a sure-footed performance thanks to Asian...November 28, 2013
Industry viewpoint: Brazil’s fragrance market
We ask five industry players how they see the fragrance market developing in Brazil and for their...November 27, 2013
Interview with DDFS coo Arun Barathi
Delhi’s airport has seen its beauty offer transformed since Terminal 3 opened. Delhi Duty Free Services chief...November 22, 2013
Interview with Puig coo Javier Bach
Spain-based Puig coo Javier Bach tells BW Confidential about the group’s plans for its brands and emerging...November 20, 2013
The industry take on retailing skincare
Three selective retailers give their views on the specificities of selling skincare and look at where the...November 13, 2013
Interview with Limoni ceo Enrico Ceccato
In September 2012, private-equity fund Orlando took over Italian perfumery chain Limoni, which was going through bankruptcy....November 6, 2013
Interview with WDFG global head of beauty Antonin Carreau
A demerger from the food and beverage division, renewed growth opportunities and the revamp of its Spanish...October 16, 2013
Interview with L’Oréal Luxe md travel retail worldwide Barbara Lavernos
L’Oréal Luxe md travel retail worldwide Barbara Lavernos talks about the division’s performance and how the group...October 16, 2013
Interview with Harrods general merchandise manager for beauty Clare Morgan
Clare Morgan, general merchandise manager for beauty at London department store Harrods, talks to BW Confidential about...October 9, 2013
Interview with Coty ceo Michele Scannavini
Having just gone public in June, US-based Coty is looking to emerging markets, developing skincare and acquisitions...September 30, 2013
Interview with Puig Brazil sales manager Renato Morgado
Puig Brazil sales manager Renato Morgado tells BW Confidential about the opportunities and challenges of doing business...September 25, 2013
Interview with Origins, Ojon & Darphin global president and gm Jane Lauder
Jane Lauder explains how she is positioning Origins as a serious skincare player, while moving the brand...September 10, 2013
Interview with Pacific Creation president Rémi Cléro
Fragrance industry veteran Rémi Cléro has been at the helm of Amore Pacific-owned Pacific Creation for just...August 27, 2013
Interview with Birchbox co-founder Katia Beauchamp & Europe gm Quentin Vacher
US-based beauty sampling subscription service Birchbox acquired European competitor Joliebox in September 2012. The company now operates...July 10, 2013
Interview with Beauty Concepts India ceo Tony Chin
Kolkata-based distributor Beauty Concepts markets premium and mass brands in India, including Bulgari, Ferragamo, Hermès, Reebok and...June 26, 2013
Interview with Erno Laszlo ceo Charles Denton
US-based luxury skincare brand Erno Laszlo was acquired by its new owner Charles Denton in February 2011,...June 12, 2013
Interview with Lancôme USA vp interactive & e-business Alessio Rossi
Lancôme USA vp interactive & e-business Alessio Rossi discusses the brand’s digital initiatives and shares his views...May 28, 2013
Interview with Bumble and bumble president Peter Lichtenthal
Interview with Bumble and bumble president Peter Lichtenthal Estée Lauder-owned haircare brand Bumble and bumble continues...April 30, 2013
Interview with King Power Group Duty Free & Travel Retail Hong Kong md Sunil Tuli
Renovations at Macau International airport have put King Power Group Hong Kong’s beauty business on a strong...April 25, 2013
Interview with Clarins Group ceo Philip Shearer
Clarins Group is out to boost its presence beyond Europe and especially in Asia. Group ceo Philip...April 25, 2013