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WWD Spring Beauty: May 2008

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CEO Beauty Summits

Lauder: It's a Shopper's World: The Internet has given consumers a giant megaphone, and beauty firms can't help but hear shoppers' concerns, uncensored take on products and shopping preferences, William P. Lauder, chief executive officer of the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., told Summit attendees.

Replogle Asks If Goals Match Actions: John Replogle, president and chief executive officer of Burt's Bees, presented the "severe dilemma" the beauty industry is facing today by asking the audience of beauty executives one simple question: "If we're here to help consumers live better lives, then do our actions, our policies and our leadership support that stated mission?"

Govind Shrikhande's Insider View of India: Govind Shrikhande, chief executive officer of India's Shopper's Stop Ltd., kicked off his presentation with a quip about trying to keep the audience awake after lunch.

Bastholm Guides Execs On the Digital Shopper: The eight-year-old AKQA, as in All Known Questions Answered, is a global digital media agency with offices in San Francisco, New York, Washington, London, Amsterdam and Shanghai.

Drosos: Listen, Reconnect, Become Transparent: VIRGINIA DROSOS, PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL Beauty Care at Procter & Gamble, has played a large part in the transformation of the brand most women in the Fifties knew as Oil of Olay.

L'Oreal's Gasparrini Sees Change in China: To understand the future, you must first look to the past. So says Paolo Gasparrini, the man who established L'Oréal's business in Mainland China in 1997 and still oversees operations as president and managing director of L'Oréal China.

Blodgett's Community-Based Beauty Boom: Rather than give a formal speech, Leslie Blodgett, chief executive of Bare Escentuals, regaled the crowd at the WWD Beauty CEO Summit with a series of stories that had everyone laughing.

Printemps Courting Luxury Consumer: The luxury consumer represents a key growth driver for the beauty industry, according to Paolo de Cesare, Printemps' chief executive officer and chairman.

Sasa Moves Deeper Into China: Sasa International Holdings aims to be the definitive one-stop cosmetics specialty shop servicing all of Asia.

Shiseido's Carsten Fischer Looks Through Global Lens: What does it take to build a global operation out of a traditional infrastructure?

Sadove Outlines Turnaround Plan for Saks: hat a difference two years can make. Since he took the helm as chief executive officer of Saks Inc. two years ago and chairman last year, Stephen I. Sadove has been credited with relaunching, rebuilding and rebranding financially, physically and emotionally one of the icons of American retailing.

Consumers to Industry: What Have You Done for Me Lately?: WE FACE A REAL CHALLENGE IN THE BEAUTY industry," said Marc Pritchard, president of strategy, productivity and growth at Procter & Gamble, as he introduced his panel at the WWD Beauty CEO Summit.

Grossman Calls HSN Beauty's 'New Retail Frontier': THIS ISN'T YOUR MOM'S HSN.

HSN, owned by IAC Retailing, hasn't been the same since Mindy Grossman joined as chief executive officer in 2006.

Panelists Give Snapshot of M&A Activity: The flurry of merger and acquisition activity in the beauty business was the backdrop for a panel discussion of financial experts at the WWD Beauty CEO Summit.

Target's Blueprint for Beauty: Target may not have been the first mass marketer to enter the beauty realm, but the discounter has tried to do it better than the competition.

Liebmann's Leap of Faith: If Wendy Liebmann had it her way, attendees of the WWD Beauty CEO Summit would have joined her onstage, held hands and leapt into the abyss.

Summit Photo Gallery

Beauty CEO Summit: While he acknowledged that the economy is challenging, J.C. Penney's chairman and chief executive officer, Myron "Mike" Ullman, was bullish on the beauty business as he opened WWD's seventh Beauty CEO Summit at the Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., Monday evening.

FiFi

FiFi Awards Videos: Coty Inc. was the big winner Tuesday night at the 36th annual FiFi Awards ceremony, winning a total of five out of 22 categories.

FiFi Awards Photos: "Thank you for the Coty — I mean, FiFi — Award," cracked Don Loftus, president and chief executive officer of P&G Prestige Products in the U.S. and chairman of the Fragrance Foundation, as he accepted the Fragrance of the Year, Men's Luxe award for Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme at the 36th Annual FiFi Awards Tuesday night at Manhattan's Park Avenue Armory.

Foundation Breakfast Kicks Off FiFi Season: NEW YORK — The Fragrance Foundation gave out five of its FiFi awards at the organization's FiFi Finalists breakfast at the Mandarin Oriental here April 25, an event that was hosted by WABC reporter Lauren Glassberg.

Coty Leads Pack of FiFi Award Winners: Fashion designers and celebrities alike were in the limelight Tuesday night at the Fragrance Foundation's 36th annual FiFi Awards ceremony, which was held at Manhattan's Park Avenue Armory.

CEW

Estee Lauder Shines at CEW: The Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. was the big winner at the 14th annual Cosmetics Executive Women Beauty Awards ceremony last Friday at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, taking home seven statuettes, compared with four awards for Procter & Gamble Co. and three for L'Oréal.

NACDS

NACDS Looks Ahead to Restore Growth: ALM BEACH, Fla. — The sun shone brightly at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting this week, as the industry did its best to chase away the proverbial storm clouds that for some marked the first part of 2008.

Snippets at NACDS: ON THE PODIUM: The outgoing and incoming chairmen of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores used their time to honor the 75th anniversary of the organization and reflect both on the past and future. Warren Bryant, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Longs Drug Stores Corp. — and incoming NACDS chairman — relayed how, 75 years ago, total chain drug sales were $213 million — about what a chain like his does in a few weeks.

CTFA

PCPC: A New Name for Change: BOCA RATON, Fla. &mddash; Despite the fact that a passel of attendees still refer to its venerable annual meeting as CTFA, the Personal Care Products Council (formerly the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association) is calling its meeting, held from Feb. 26 to 29 here, a success.

Terry Lundgren calls for fresh thinking: BOCA RATON, Fla. — Terry Lundgren, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Macy's Inc., was the headliner at the Personal Care Products Council's general session last week and his message was simple: It's time for change.

WWD Resort 2009: May 2008

In This Report

Calvin Klein
Dior
Fendi
Max Azria
Versace
And much more...

Report: ICSC Preview: May 2008

In This Report

Scene: Hope Springs... Garden State Story... Marvelous Night for a Moondance...
Industry Confronts Economic Fallout
Retail Navigation in Emerging Markets
Russia Appears Ripe for Wal-Mart
Banks Pick and Choose Store Projects
And much more...

Report: WWD Green: April 2008

In This Report

Apparel Brands Find Their Eco-Friendly Sides
Conscientious Construction
The Hip Side
What's Old Is New Again
Ever Green
And much more...

Report: Basel Preview: April 2008

In This Report

Night Watch
Designers Get Wound on Watches
Macaluso Upbeat on High-End Watches
Ebel Serves Up New Beluga
Collect Calling
And much more...

Report: California In Depth: March 2008

In This Report

What's Next?
Patterns Rising
Coming of Age for Korean-Americans
L.A.'s Great Expectations
Economic Engine Sputters

Report: Sourcing Horizons: March 2008

In This Report

Free Trade Faces Threats In Washington
Presidential Race Steers Congressional Trade Agenda
Customs' Import Rule Plan Stirs Debate
Proving the Power of Ethical Practices
Shining a Light on Subcontractors
And much more...

Report: WWDMagic Fall '08: January 2008; WWDMAGIC is a special insider's preview of fashion trends and expectations in major apparel and accessories categories for fall 2008. It also features a guide to all the seminars, events and amenities available throughout the Magic Marketplace, plus new places to eat, drink and relax during your stay in Las Vegas.