4.5 Percent Increase in Q1 net sales

Ulta Beauty has lifted its full-year guidance after a better-than-expected first quarter. Net sales increased 4.5 percent to $2.8 billion in the first quarter ended May 3 compared to the…

Rael Expands Its Retail Footprint at Ulta Beauty, Walgreens and Walmart

Rael is on a mission to redefine the intersection of beauty and wellness at retail. Thursday, the Korean cycle care brand is announcing its latest expansion across several retailers with…

Several Industry Leaders Across Beauty and Fashion Honored at 47th Annual Outstanding Mother Awards

NEW YORK — The 47th annual Outstanding Mother Awards, which honored five leaders across beauty, agriculture and food, retail and finance on Thursday, raised a record $1.2 million for No Kid Hungry.…

Ulta’s Former CMO, Michelle Crossan-Matos, Heads to SharkNinja

Michelle Crossan-Matos, Ulta Beauty‘s former chief marketing officer, has a new gig. Crossan-Matos has joined SharkNinja, the product and technology company known for its wide array of products from kitchen…

How Retailers Can Win on Beauty as Amazon Ramps Up Pressure

Amazon’s continued push into prestige beauty is placing unprecedented levels of pressure on beauty retailers in the U.S. First, Ulta Beauty executives said they had never seen such a competitive…

Drake Debuts Summer Mink, His Brand’s First Eau de Parfum

Drake‘s world is about to get a lot more fragrant. The multihyphenate’s fragrance brand, Better World Fragrance House, is launching Summer Mink on Friday. It’s the brand’s first eau de…

Beyoncé & Ulta Beauty Bring ‘Cowboy Carter’ Experience to Stores

Ulta Beauty will collaborate with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s upcoming “Cowboy Carter” tour for a series of beauty looks inspired by cities where the venerated Grammy Award-winning artist is slated to perform.…

Lauren Brindley Joins Ulta as Chief Merchandising and Digital Officer

Ulta Beauty has appointed Lauren Brindley as its new chief merchandising and digital officer, effective June 3.  Brindley, who most recently served as CEO of Revolution Beauty, previously held senior…