by Mike Duff | Apr 24, 2026 | Retail Articles
Ulta Beauty is building a more sophisticated AI shopping infrastructure, both internally and in collaboration with Google Gemini, to better personalize customer interactions and enhance exploration of the company’s vast product range. Ulta is rolling out agentic...
by Mike Duff | Mar 20, 2026 | Retail Articles
Sally Beauty has opened a TikTok Shop, extending into social commerce as part of an expanding marketplace strategy and focus on discovery-driven shopping experiences. Sally Beauty’s TikTok Shop debut follows recently announced plans by another beauty retailer,...
by Mike Duff | Mar 17, 2026 | Retail Articles
Ulta said investments were a factor in a fourth-quarter earnings decline while reporting a comparable sales gain and a Wall Street beat. Net income was $356.7 million, or $8.01 per diluted share, versus $393.3 million, or $8.46 per diluted share, in the year-earlier...
by Mike Duff | Dec 5, 2025 | Personal Care & Wellness, Retail Articles
Ulta Beauty posted an increase in comparable sales and topped Wall Street estimates although net income declined year over year. Net income was $230.9 million compared to $242.2 million in the year-before quarter while diluted earnings per share were flat at $5.14 A...
by Mike Duff | Oct 17, 2025 | Retail Articles
Ulta Beauty has established its own marketplace as a curated vehicle for operations dedicated to beauty and wellness, one that will onboard only invited brands. Ultra shoppers can access UB Marketplace through ulta.com and the company’s app. The marketplace aligns...
