BW Confidential’s Oct-Dec Magazine out now
BW Confidential’s October-December magazine is out today. The latest issue includes: Interview Chinese online retailer JD Beauty...October 24, 2021
Watch This Week in Beauty October 18-22, 2021
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...October 22, 2021
Prada creates virtual muse for new Candy fragrance
Prada Candy virtual muse Candy L’Oréal has created a virtual muse for its newly relaunched Prada Candy...October 22, 2021
Sephora implements AI tool to improve its demand forecasting
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora has partnered with retail software company Relex Solutions to implement an AI-driven tool...October 22, 2021
L’Oréal reports strong third quarter
L’Oréal said it saw a ‘remarkable acceleration’ in the third quarter, with sales up 13.6% to €7.99bn....October 21, 2021
India’s Good Glamm Group acquires ScoopWhoop
Mumbai-based Good Glamm Group has acquired Indian digital media and lifestyle content platform ScoopWhoop. The move is...October 21, 2021
Shiseido Travel Retail to highlight prestige and skin beauty at TFWA Cannes show
Shiseido Travel Retail will present key launches, its marketing strategies and country-specific plans for 2022 at the...October 21, 2021
Watsons launches K-Beauty Land in stores and online
Asian health and beauty retailer Watsons has launched a new section in-store and online in response to...October 21, 2021
Unilever turnover up 4% in third quarter, Prestige Beauty grows double digits
Unilever turnover increased 4% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2021 to €13.5bn. Turnover was up 1.7%...October 21, 2021
Hermès Perfume and Beauty sales up 19.6% over 2019 in third quarter
Hermès’ revenue rose 54% to €6.6bn in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same...October 21, 2021
Gotha Cosmetics launches new eco-friendly make-up and skincare collection
Italian company Gotha Cosmetics has launched a new beauty collection, which it says responds to consumers’ renewed...October 21, 2021
Takasago unveils Chinese fragrance trends
Fragrance house Takasago is putting a focus on better meeting expectations of Chinese consumers and crafting scents...October 20, 2021
MakeUp in Paris opens today
Trade show MakeUp in Paris kicks off today, running until October 21 in Paris at the Carrousel...October 20, 2021
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out now
The latest issue of BW Confidential’s Retail & Tech newsletter is out now. In this issue: Ulta’s...October 19, 2021
Dior names new face for make-up & skincare
Emma Raducanu attends the “No Time To Die” World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall on September 28,...October 19, 2021
Ulta unveils new digital initiatives
US-based retailer Ulta Beauty has unveiled a string of new initiatives, mainly centered on digital and tech....October 19, 2021
Clinique launches NFT
Clinique (Estée Lauder Companies) has launched a limited-edition non-fungible token (NFT) in a bid to modernize its...October 19, 2021
P&G sales up 5% in first quarter
P&G’s net sales for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2022 (three months ended September 30)...October 19, 2021
Saks e-commerce business aiming for $6bn valuation in IPO
US-based department store Saks Fifth Avenue’s e-commerce arm Saks is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO),...October 19, 2021
BW Confidential media partner of TFWA i.lab at Cannes show
BW Confidential is media partner of the TFWA i.lab, which will take place during the TFWA World...October 18, 2021
Dr.Ci:Labo launches content-for-commerce strategy for travel retail e-commerce
Japanese dermacosmetics brand Dr.Ci:Labo (Johnson & Johnson) has launched a content-for-commerce strategy, as part of its plan...October 18, 2021
Selfridges’ owner in talks about potential sale, says reports
UK department-store group Selfridges’ owners are in talks with Qatar about a potential £4bn ($5.5bn) sale, according...October 18, 2021
CEW France event: How beauty can embrace sustainability
Consumers’ demand for sustainable products and social causes were key topics discussed at beauty association’s CEW France’s...October 18, 2021
CEW France event highlights eight sustainable beauty start-ups
CEW France’s Journée de la Beauté event, which took place in September in Paris, highlighted eight sustainably...October 18, 2021
Watch This Week in Beauty October 11-15, 2021
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...October 15, 2021
Mastercard to launch fragrances
Payments company Mastercard is to launch two fragrances under the Priceless brand name, as part of what...October 15, 2021
Geka opens newly expanded headquarters, receives Gold EcoVadis Medal
Cosmetics packaging and accessories manufacturer Geka has opened its newly expanded headquarters in Bechhofen, Germany. The facility...October 15, 2021
Catrice Cosmetics to retail exclusively online in the US
German beauty brand Catrice Cosmetics (Cosnova) is to sell its products exclusively online in the US via...October 15, 2021
Investor Jana Partners urges Macy’s to spin off online business
Investment manager Jana Partners has taken a stake in US department-store group Macy’s and is urging the...October 15, 2021
Industry Talks: Coty Executive Vice President Asia Pacific Marco Ficarelli
Coty Executive Vice President Asia Pacific Marco Ficarelli Coty Executive Vice President Asia Pacific Marco Ficarelli discusses...October 14, 2021