Fabrizio Freda, president and chief executive officer of the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., kicked off the WWD Beauty CEO Summit, with a history lesson rooted in the title of the conference itself: A Fresh Start.

Shirley, who is the vice chair of beauty and grooming at Procter & Gamble Co., sounded a clarion call for the industry to work together.

Joe Magnacca, senior vice president and chief merchandising officer at Duane Reade, outlines the company's effort to elevate the mass market beauty experience.

The country is a burgeoning beauty mecca, according to François-Xavier Fenart, president and chief executive officer of L’Oréal Brazil.

Carmen Bauza issued a challenge to beauty and retail executives: Unshackle their companies from an antiquated business model to drive growth and transform the industry.

Rive Gauche is the second-largest perfumery chain in Russia, with 118 stores. But that ranking will not last forever if the irrepressible Corinne Jacques, the company’s vice president, has anything to say about it.

Chris Sanderson, strategy and insight director of The Future Laboratory, talked about the challenges facing brands looking to connect with their clientele.

Yes To Inc. co-founder Ido Leffler shared his belief in the power of positivity, and how using social media helped build a buzz around the brand.

The commercial director for Bosco di Ciliegi Group has high hopes for the future of Russian beauty and luxury retail.

Lyn Kirby discussed issues impacting beauty, including opportunities to boost fragrance sales, and the importance of making an emotional connection with consumers.

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