Ulta CEO On Target Corp Partnership: ‘Now Is The Time For Innovation In Retail'
Executive Summary
Target guests in selected locations will be able to shop a curated Ulta Beauty section in the second half of 2021. The partnership could attract new clientele to Target stores and give Ulta a boost following nationwide store closures this year due to COVID.
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