Ulta: Beauty Market’s ‘Unprecedented’ Growth Reflects New Trends, Not Just Pandemic Rebound
Executive Summary
Growth over the last two years reflects new market dynamics and a growing connection between beauty and wellness, in addition to a return to sales following pandemic-related shutdowns, Ulta Beauty leaders said in a fourth-quarter sales and earnings presentation.
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