US retail associations release blueprint for safe shopping post-pandemic
US-based retail trade associations Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) released a...April 28, 2020
Department stores develop curbside pick-up services
US-based department stores have started curbside pick-up services in a bid to develop re-opening plans as US...April 28, 2020
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna postponed to 2021, launches virtual event WeCosmoprof
The Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna event has been postponed to 2021. The show, which was originally due to...April 28, 2020
DFS showcases WeChat initiatives driving digital growth
Travel retailer DFS participated in a dedicated WeChat (Tencent) virtual press conference that presented ways it has...April 28, 2020
Year-to-date flight bookings down 86.8%, consumers still searching travel
In the year to April 19, air travel fell to half of what it was in the...April 28, 2020
Shiseido marks Lotte Duty Free’s 40th anniversary
Shiseido Travel Retail is to mark travel retailer Lotte Duty Free’s 40th anniversary with the launch of...April 28, 2020
ETRC issues guidelines on how to safely reopen travel retail
European travel retail and duty free industry association the European Travel Retail Confederation (ETRC) issued a set...April 28, 2020
Anjac Health & Beauty to acquire Roval Cosmétiques
French manufacturer Anjac Health & Beauty is to acquire beauty manufactuer Roval Cosmétiques. Anjac specializes in formulating...April 28, 2020
60% to travel three months after restrictions, although 60% will not visit travel retail, says m1nd-set
Some 60% of international travelers said they will take an international flight within the first three months...April 27, 2020
Debenhams to close seven locations
UK-based retailer Debenhams is to close seven of its stores. The news comes after the retailer filed...April 27, 2020
Amazon extends suspension of operations after French court rejects appeal
Amazon has lost its court appeal in France against unions who stated that the online giant did...April 25, 2020
L’Oréal lends support to hairdressing salon re-openings in France
L’Oréal will support the re-opening of hairdresing salons in France on May 11 by providing three million...April 24, 2020
COVID-19 Industry Talks: Clarins Group ceo Jonathan Zrihen
In our COVID-19 Industry Talks series, Clarins Group ceo Jonathan Zrihen tells BW Confidential about the impact...April 24, 2020
L Brands files complaint against Sycamore
L Brands has filed a complaint in a Delaware court claiming that it complied with its contractual...April 24, 2020
Shiseido Travel Retail launches multifunctional skincare products
Shiseido Travel Retail has launched a new range of skincare products from four of its brands, Shiseido,...April 24, 2020
Watch This Week in Beauty April 20-24, 2020
This Week in Beauty Video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...April 24, 2020
Unilever turnover grows 0.2% in first quarter, withdraws 2020 outlook
Unilever’s total turnover increased 0.2% to €12.44bn in the first quarter 2020 year-over-year. The increase includes a...April 23, 2020
Dufry sales for first two weeks in April down 90%, implements new measures to preserve cash
Swiss travel retailer Dufry has implemented a string of measures to strengthen its liquidity in light of...April 23, 2020
Interparfums Q1 sales down 18%
Interparfums reported an 18.2% decline in sales for the first quarter to €103.5m (-19.5% at constant exchange...April 23, 2020
Hermès perfume sales down 3% in Q1
Hermès’ revenue dropped 6.5% to €1.5bn for the first quarter 2020. The company’s perfume business revenue fell...April 23, 2020
Sycamore seeks to pull out of Victoria’s Secret acquisition
Private-equity company Sycamore Partners is looking to pull out of its deal to acquire a 55% stake...April 22, 2020
Some 40% of travelers expect to avoid travel for six months post-pandemic
Some 60% of recent travelers anticipate a return to travel within one to two months of the...April 22, 2020
Google allows merchants to list products free of charge amid pandemic
Google has advanced its plans to allow merchants to list products on Google Shopping for free in...April 22, 2020
Foreo reveals global initiatives in fight against COVID-19
Swedish skincare company Foreo has highlighted four initiatives it has taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company...April 22, 2020
Alibaba to invest $28bn in cloud technology to support digital business
Alibaba Group’s data intelligence platform Alibaba Cloud will invest RMB200bn ($28bn) in its cloud infrastructure over the...April 22, 2020
Gebr Heinemann predicts high losses for 2020, but says is well-positioned
German travel retailer Gebr Heinemann said that while 2020 will be characterized by high financial losses due...April 21, 2020
Douglas boosts small business visibility with online initiatives
Germany-based beauty retailer Douglas is using its online and social-media platforms to help boost small businesses’ visibility...April 21, 2020
CK Everyone receives health certificate for eco-friendly practices
Calvin Klein fragrances (Coty) achieved a Silver level Material Health Certificate from the Cradle to Cradle Products...April 21, 2020
BW Confidential’s latest issue of Beauty Insight out today
BW Confidential’s latest Beauty Insight is out today. Inside this issue: COVID-19 & the state of beauty:...April 21, 2020
Make Up For Ever launches AI-powered Shade Finder
Make Up For Ever (LVMH) has partnered with AI and AR company Perfect Corp to launch foundation...April 20, 2020