Ulta Beauty

The retailer reported a same-store sales increase of 65.9% for the first quarter, reversing declines from last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dave Kimbell, the Bolingbrook, Ill.-based retailer’s current president, will succeed Mary Dillon in the beauty chain’s top spot, effective in June.

Four private brands from the retailer are earning more than $2 billion in sales, Target said during its financial community meeting and fourth-quarter report, also highlighting annual sales up nearly 20% and Q4 same-store sales up 20.5%.

A limited-time, exclusive launch of tableware, quilts, pillows and more join exclusive apparel

Retailer showed a combined same-store sales for November, December reach a 12.3% increase compared to a year ago

Assisting last-minute shoppers, the retailer extended hours for its contactless pickup service, another example of its omnichannel efforts this year

Retailer saw same-store sales drop nearly 9% in the quarter

Replacing its current beauty assortment, Sephora shops will bring around 100 curated brands, and likely own brands to Kohl’s locations