Ulta Beauty Suspends Canada Launch

Ulta Beauty Inc. is pausing international expansion plans. The beauty retailer planned to launch in Canada next year, but said that it “has decided at this time to prioritize growth of its U.S. operations.” For now, Canada plans are on hold. Ulta said that investments into the Canada launch have been “limited to early-stage and infrastructure buildout and lease obligations […]

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Ulta Posts 16% Sales Gain for Q3

MAC Cosmetics, prestige skin care and sun care were growth drivers at Ulta Beauty for the third quarter, the company said on its earnings call Thursday. "We benefitted from double-digit comp growth in MAC Cosmetics, prestige skin care, fragrance, prestige boutique brands and sun care," said Mary Dillon, Ulta chief executive officer. Overall, prestige makeup seems to be stabilizing, she […]

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Beachwaver Adds Full Hair-Care Range

Sarah Potempa, celebrity hairstylist and inventor of The Beachwaver Co. proved wrong the naysayers who said her rotating curling iron couldn’t compete against titans of the large hot tools corporations. Undaunted, she and her sister Erin Potempa Wall charged ahead launching the Beachwaver, which frequently sells out on QVC, sits at the top 10 of prestige best-sellers on Amazon (according to […]

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