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
Interview with Selective Beauty/Morris ceo Enrico Ceccato
At the end of last year private-equity groups Investindustrial and Orlando Italy announced that the two fragrance...February 3, 2010
Interview with Sisley general manager Philippe d’Ornano
Sisley general manager Philippe d’Ornano on in-store advice and selective distribution Where do you see growth coming...January 20, 2010
Interview with P&G’s Patrice Louvet and Carolyn Tastad
P&G president global prestige Patrice Louvet and vice president global market operations Carolyn Tastad on improving the...December 16, 2009
Interview with Spa Chakra ceo Mike Canizales
New York-based Spa Chakra operates its own spa locations, and creates spas for luxury brands. Ceo Mike...December 2, 2009
Interview with Ferragamo Parfums ceo Luciano Bertinelli
Ferragamo Parfums ceo Luciano Bertinelli talks about distribution strategies and building business in Asia What is your...November 17, 2009
Interview with Intelligent Nutrients founder Horst Rechelbacher
US-based Intelligent Nutrients was launched by Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher in 2008. The company describes its USDA-certified...November 3, 2009
Interview with Orlane brand director Raffaella Giraudi
Orlane brand director Raffaella Giraudi talksabout boosting visibility for the 62-year-old skincare company How is your...October 17, 2009
Interview with Coty Prestige svp commercial Jean Mortier
Coty Prestige svp commercial Jean Mortier talks about category management and growing fragrance in a downturn ...September 23, 2009
Interview with Parfums Givenchy ceo Alain Lorenzo
Parfums Givenchy ceo Alain Lorenzo talks about the recession, pricing and building brands www.bwconfidential.com September 10-23, 2009...August 25, 2009