Back to basics for perfumeries
Perfumery retailers are making moves to bring the skincare consumer back, but more work needs to be...December 10, 2013
Connecting with consumers through technology
New services and technological tools are boosting skincare in department stores. Are these initiatives enough to attract...December 10, 2013
Superdrug to introduce in-store tanning booths
UK-based retailer Superdrug has launched spray tanning booths in its Meadowhall, Sheffield, store, part of its ongoing...December 10, 2013
Sephora on the up and up
Despite its tough beginnings, Sephora is seeing strong success in the US and has shaken up beauty...December 9, 2013
Department stores angle to win back consumers
Department stores continue to struggle and see increased competition from other channels, but some re-invention in the...December 9, 2013
Spotlighting service in prestige retail
A handful of new services and events are giving prestige haircare more exposure in selective distribution channels....December 9, 2013
Seven & i to buy stake in Barneys Japan
Japanese retail group Seven & i Holdings Co is to acquire a 49.9% stake in department-store operator...December 5, 2013
Russia’s prestige retail scene heats up
With acquisitions, regional expansion and new format stores, Russia’s prestige retail scene continues to see major changes,...December 5, 2013
Passenger buying habits
Paris-based consultancy JMG Research carried out a study on how passengers of 15 nationalities act and shop...December 4, 2013
Innovative concepts in travel retail
A snapshot of some of the most interesting concepts to have hit travel retail in recent months...December 4, 2013
China angles to keep home advantage in travel retail
A sea change is awaiting the duty-free business as the Chinese government steps in to keep sales...December 4, 2013
E-commerce provides opportunities for beauty brands
The internet is segmenting into a range of new selling channels. BW Confidential evaluates some of the...December 4, 2013
Smart Store banks on sampling
The idea behind Paris sampling boutique Smart Store was to create a venue where visitors can discover...December 4, 2013
How retailers are improving the fragrance retail experience
How can the retail experience for buying fragrance be improved? We look at four innovative stores and...December 4, 2013
Industry viewpoint: Today’s fragrance market
Four retailers speak out about today’s fragrance market and what they would like to see from brands...December 4, 2013
Acca Kappa continues Asia expansion
Italy-based Acca Kappa continues to mine growth in Asia. The company opened its fourth freestanding store in...December 3, 2013
A visit to Lane Crawford’s first Shanghai store
Hong Kong retailer Lane Crawford opens its third store in China, and its first in Shanghai ...December 3, 2013
Challenge and opportunity in online beauty sales
Online beauty sales are seeing robust growth. BW Confidential analyzes the challenges and opportunities facing the channel...December 3, 2013
Nuance enters South America via airport concession in Brazil
Switzerland-based travel-retail operator Nuance is entering South America’s travel-retail market for the first time with the signing...December 3, 2013
First-half sales at L’Occitane down by 0.6%
Net sales at beauty group L’Occitane came to €446.4bn for the first half of 2013, a 0.6%...December 2, 2013
Innovative brand and retail strategies
We take a look at some innovative strategies both in beauty and from other industries that could...November 28, 2013
Interview with Nuance Group North America vp buying, merchandising & operations Andrew Rattner
Nuance is confident that its North American beauty category will see a sure-footed performance thanks to Asian...November 28, 2013
How Brazilian travelers shop for beauty
The rising wave of Brazilian travelers spells good news for beauty The US is flooded...November 28, 2013
The latest developments in point-of-sale technology
An analysis of the latest developments in retail technology and how new point-of-sale tools are set to...November 27, 2013
How retailers can better promote their make-up offer
Retailers are credited with doing more in-store to create excitement in the make-up category. What do they...November 26, 2013
Guerlain reopens Champs Elysées flagship
LVMH-owned Guerlain’s historic flagship on the Champs Elysées in Paris has reopened after extensive remodeling. The original...November 25, 2013
Interview with DDFS coo Arun Barathi
Delhi’s airport has seen its beauty offer transformed since Terminal 3 opened. Delhi Duty Free Services chief...November 22, 2013
Growing potential in India’s duty-free market
After years of over-optimism and under-delivery, the duty-free business in India is gaining traction ...November 22, 2013
By Terry launches three-axe counters at Printemps
Beauty brand By Terry launched three-axe counters (skincare/make-up/fragrance) at Printemps department stores in Paris, Toulon and Lille...November 20, 2013
A visit to Marionnaud’s revamped Paris flagship
Marionnaud looks to enhance its image and showcase French luxury at its revamped flagship store on Paris’...November 19, 2013