Ulta news and trends

ChatGPT Flexes Muscles in Unexpected Arena as Estée Lauder Beauty Consultant

November 25, 2024
ChatGPT’s New Role: Estée Lauder Beauty Consultant
Ulta Aims for 50 Million Loyalty Members and 200 New Stores
Retail // October 17, 2024

Ulta Beauty plans to open 200 new stores as part of a long-term strategy announced this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Ulta Beauty Doubles Down on Social Media and Digital Strategy
Retail // September 09, 2024

Ulta Beauty is transforming its brand image into a social powerhouse, capitalizing on a surge of digital engagement to elevate its market presence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Ulta Beauty Store Sales Hit by Increased Competition and Market Shifts
Retail // August 30, 2024

Amid escalating competitive pressures, Ulta Beauty is facing a challenging retail environment that impacted its store performance in the second quarter, according to earnings results. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Beekman 1802 Co-Founder: AI Enables More Compelling Retail Education
Retail // August 12, 2024

As beauty brands look for ways to explain their products to consumers without losing the shopper’s interest, Beekman 1802 is seeing artificial intelligence and augmented reality open possibilities for more engrossing educational experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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ChatGPT Flexes Muscles in Unexpected Arena as Estée Lauder Beauty Consultant

November 25, 2024
Beauty companies increasingly use artificial intelligence to transform how they develop and market products, with personalization and convenience at the forefront. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

Ulta: The Future of Beauty Is Click-and-Mortar™

June 05, 2024
As consumers seek more convenient buying options for even the most historically on-site trial-based categories, the beauty industry is transforming to meet shoppers’ increasing Click-and-Mortar™ expectations. Get the Full Story...

Retailers Rethink Strategies as Consumer Spending Sinks

March 16, 2023
January’s consumer spending numbers have turned out to be a temporary reprieve, as customers continue to cut back. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

What Price Loyalty? Ulta, KeyBank, novae Say Points Must Be Spendable, Programs Flexible

December 21, 2020
Rewards points and programs may spur customers to make purchases, but do they inspire loyalty that lives on after the transaction is made? Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Ulta Aims for 50 Million Loyalty Members and 200 New Stores

October 17, 2024
Ulta Beauty plans to open 200 new stores as part of a long-term strategy announced this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Ulta: Consumer Engagement With Beauty and Wellness Drives Record Results

March 10, 2023
Consumers’ interest in beauty and wellness products and services remained strong in the fourth quarter for Ulta Beauty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Honest Co. Hopes Retail P’ships With Walmart, Ulta, GNC Will Reverse Sales Slump

May 13, 2022
As its sales slump stretches to a year, The Honest Company is touting ongoing and new partnerships as key to helping it reverse course for its clean lifestyle brand ahead...

Ulta Beauty Sees Q4 Net Sales Up 24.1%

March 11, 2022
Ulta Beauty appears to be faring well in the increasingly fierce battle for customers in the beauty care space, as Sephora is deepening its in-store presence at Kohl’s and Walmart...