Luxasia wins e-commerce award
Asia Pacific distribution company Luxasia has won the Silver Award for Best in E-commerce (Brands) – Beauty...December 23, 2020
Interparfums launches new Kate Spade New York fragrance
France-based Interparfums has launched its first fragrance for American fashion brand Kate Spade New York. The company...December 22, 2020
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out now
The latest issue of BW Confidential’s Retail & Tech newsletter is out now. In this issue: Subscribe...December 22, 2020
BW Confidential’s Beauty & Travel Retail Special Edition 2020 out now
BW Confidential’s Beauty & Travel Retail Special Edition 2020 is out now. The issue covers top executives...December 22, 2020
Industry Talks: Luxasia regional managing director for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam Karen Ong
Escentials, the retail concept for niche beauty brands owned by Asian distribution company Luxasia Group, has seen...December 21, 2020
Perfumes rank as best-selling category at Dubai Duty Free’s 72-hour anniversary sale
Perfumes was the highest-selling category with sales of Dhs17.61m ($4.82m) during travel retailer Dubai Duty Free’s (DDF)...December 21, 2020
Bath & Body Works announces leadership changes
L Brands’ Bath & Body Works has made a string of executive changes. Julie Rosen has been...December 21, 2020
Iberchem names Guillaume Audy Corporate Communications and Sustainability director
Spain-based flavor and fragrance company Iberchem Group has named Guillaume Audy corporate communications and sustainability director, a...December 21, 2020
L’Oréal competition focuses on shopping through entertainment
L’Oréal has set the theme of its annual Brandstorm competition for students on re-imagining the beauty shopping...December 21, 2020
More countries ban travel from UK due to new COVID strain
A string of countries have banned travel from the UK following news of a new strain of...December 21, 2020
Amorepacific recognized by CES for customized lip product service
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has named Amorepacific an Innovation Award Honoree in the health & wellness...December 18, 2020
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific wins two awards for social and mobile learning app
L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific has won two Brandon Hall Group technology awards for its social and...December 18, 2020
Watch This Week in Beauty December 14-18, 2020
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...December 18, 2020
Morphe 2 to launch skincare
Beauty brand Morphe is set to launch skincare for its Gen Z-oriented brand Morphe 2. The sister...December 18, 2020
Gucci to launch fashion and beauty flagships on Tmall Luxury Pavilion
Italian fashion brand Gucci is set to launch two flagship stores on Alibaba’s Tmall Luxury Pavilion to...December 18, 2020
Pola Orbis to create new travel retail company
Japanese group Pola Orbis is to create a new company to manage its travel retail business. The...December 18, 2020
TFWA unveils details of Hainan event
The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) provided more details on its event in Hainan, China, taking place...December 17, 2020
TechnicoFlor launches fragrance biodegradability measurement tool
French flavor and fragrance company TechnicoFlor has launched a tool that calculates the biodegradability of fragrances in...December 17, 2020
Only 15% of consumers happy with online shopping experience, says Contentsquare
Only 15% of consumers are happy with their online shopping experiences, according to research by analytics company...December 17, 2020
Firmenich launches fragrance collection inspired by Pantone’s Color of the Year
Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich has launched a new fragrance collection inspired by Pantone’s Color of...December 17, 2020
France online premium fragrance sales up 41% in first 10 months of year
Online sales of prestige fragrances in France grew 41% year-over-year between January and the end of October,...December 17, 2020
La Prairie unveils installation at Zurich Airport
Swiss luxury beauty and skincare brand La Prairie (Beiersdorf) has unveiled an installation at Zurich Airport in...December 17, 2020
US retail up 1.1% month-over-month in November
Overall US retail and food services sales grew 1.1% to $546.5bn in November compared to October, while...December 17, 2020
Instagram launches shopping for Reels
Social-media platform Instagram has launched shopping for its short-video feature Reels. Creators can now tag products in...December 16, 2020
Puig’s Javier Bach to speak at Beauty Tech Live
BW Confidential is pleased to announce that Javier Bach, Chief Operating Officer of Spanish company Puig is...December 16, 2020
Mainland China luxury-goods market to see 48% growth in 2020
Mainland China’s luxury goods market is set to see 48% growth and reach nearly Rmb346bn ($53bn) this...December 16, 2020
H&M launches subscription-based brand
Swedish retailer H&M has launched a subscription-based brand in a bid to offer products as services and...December 16, 2020
Social media and sustainability key topics at CEW France conference
Social media and sustainability were two key themes at beauty association CEW France’s E-Matin de la Beauté....December 15, 2020
The latest Retail & Tech newsletter out now
The latest issue of BW Confidential’s Retail & Tech newsletter is out now. In this issue: Natura’s...December 15, 2020
Chromavis announces new appointments
Italy-based cosmetics manufacturer Chromavis has named Beryl Faure Kelley Global Sales vp and Perrine Bequignon Chromavis R&D...December 15, 2020