Sephora to enter Iran, sources say
LVMH-owned perfumery chain Sephora is set to enter Iran next year, according to industry sources. Sephora is...November 2, 2015
An analysis of the key operators for fragrance in travel retail
BW Confidential reviews the importance of the fragrance category in the beauty mix at some of the...October 23, 2015
What’s next for fragrance in travel retail?
The travel-retail fragrance category will grow as a significant launch platform and revenue driver for brands, with...October 23, 2015
An analysis of fragrance in the travel-retail market
Fragrance remains core to travel retail, but still lacks innovation in certain areas In travel retail,...October 23, 2015
How growing online sales are impacting the fragrance business
What effect will growing online sales have on brands’ and retailers’ fragrance business? The internet is...October 23, 2015
An analysis of the state of online sales for fragrance
An analysis of the state of online sales for fragrance Online fragrance sales are seeing double-digit growth...October 23, 2015
A look at the future of fragrance stores
BW Confidential looks into its crystal ball to see how fragrance retailing is likely to evolve in...October 23, 2015
An analysis of today’s fragrance stores
What’s wrong with fragrance retailing today and how it can be improved Brick-and-mortar retailers need to...October 23, 2015
Retailtainment key topic at TFWA
Much of the discussion on the ground at the TFWA World Exhibition this week was how to...October 23, 2015
Sephora opens first connected store in Paris
Sephora has opened its first ever connected store, dubbed Sephora Flash, in the Marais district in...October 21, 2015
Elizabeth Arden renews travel-retail offer
As part of its global brand revamp, Elizabeth Arden is also renewing its offer in travel retail....October 21, 2015
An analysis of the market for beauty boxes
An analysis of how the market for beauty subscription boxes is performing and how it will evolve...October 20, 2015
An analysis of the top players in travel retail
Going global is on the wish list of many travel retailers in the race for pole position....October 20, 2015
An analysis of travel-retail operator Dufry
It’s been a stellar year for Dufry Group as it adds World Duty Free to its bulging...October 20, 2015
Henkel and Alibaba ink global strategic partnership
German group Henkel has inked a deal with Chinese online retailer Alibaba. Henkel will exclusively introduce...October 20, 2015
An analysis of the travel-retail market
Exchange rates, health crises and geopolitical factors continue to be core influencers in travel-retail, all while the...October 20, 2015
The trend for retail as the third space
An analysis of the trend for retail as the third space and what it could mean for...October 19, 2015
An analysis of connected stores
There is much talk about the connected store. BW Confidential analyzes what it means for beauty ...October 19, 2015
An analysis of the direct-to-consumer retail model
More brands are looking to sell directly to the consumer, either through their websites, stores or beauty...October 19, 2015
How BA selling techniques could be improved
An analysis of how BA selling techniques could be improved For a brick-and-mortar retailer keen to...October 19, 2015
Kosé to introduce Decorté in North America
Japanese beauty group Kosé is set to introduce its prestige skincare and makeup brand Decorté in the...October 16, 2015
An analysis of retailers’ beauty strategies in the Middle East
An analysis of the region’s travel-retail operators’ strategies when it comes to beauty The travel-retail beauty...October 15, 2015
Interview with Dubai Duty Free vice president purchasing Saba Tahir
Despite major challenges for beauty at Dubai Duty Free including the decline in Russian travelers and the...October 15, 2015
An analysis of travel retail in the Middle East
The Middle East continues to show resilience with growth in airport infrastructure and passenger numbers amid geopolitical,...October 15, 2015
An analysis of online beauty retailing in Russia
How online sales of cosmetics and fragrance are set to grow in Russia The e-commerce...October 15, 2015
An analysis of prestige retailing in Russia
Concept stores are on the rise in Russia, such as Parfumeur, which focuses on niche fragrances Discounting...October 15, 2015
Is specialisation the way forward for beauty retailers?
Should retailers look to more of a specialist offer and services in their stores? Is specialization...October 14, 2015
New Middle Eastern fragrance store opens in Brazil
A new store dedicated to Middle Eastern fragrances opened in São Paulo, Brazil in September. Called Al...October 12, 2015
Urban Decay offers makeup lessons in Paris pop-up
L’Oréal-owned Urban Decay has opened a pop-up store in Paris’s Marais neighbourhood, offering makeup lessons to consumers....October 12, 2015
Christian Louboutin opens beauty shop-in-shop at Printemps
Footwear brand Christian Louboutin has opened a shop-in-shop exclusively dedicated to beauty at French department store Printemps’...October 8, 2015