http://www.streetinsider.com Latest StreetInsider.com News Articles en-us Copyright 2026, StreetInsider.com rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:19:46 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.streetinsider.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.streetinsider.com 143 28 0 1 2 3 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/TD+Cowen+on+ULTA+Beauty+%28ULTA%29%3A+%27Attractive+Valuation+as+Execution+Continues+to+Improve%27/26792708.html <p>TD Cowen analyst Oliver Chen reiterated a Buy rating and $488.00 price target on ULTA Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA).</p><p>The analyst commented: "Attractive Valuation as Execution Continues to Improve, Though We Monitor Tougher Compares Ahead. Stock is down ~5% since reporting 1Q on 6/2/26, yielding ~15x FY2 P/E vs. a 3-year average of ~17x (12x trough, 25x peak). We expect ULTA to deliver betterthan-expected 2Q26 results and believe the setup remains attractive as execution continues to improve and valuation has reset. We believe the bar for 2Q comps is ~3%+, and we model ~2.6% comps vs. Street's ~2.3%. We also see incremental http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/TD+Cowen+on+ULTA+Beauty+%28ULTA%29%3A+%27Attractive+Valuation+as+Execution+Continues+to+Improve%27/26792708.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:19:46 -0400 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Ulta+Beauty+names+Kelly+Garcia+as+CTO%2C+effective+August+2026/26768607.html <p>Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) has appointed Kelly Garcia as its Chief Technology Officer, effective August 31, 2026, according to a company statement.</p> <p>Garcia has served on the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022 and will resign from that role upon his start date as CTO.</p> <p>Most recently, Garcia served as Executive Vice President and CTO of Domino's Pizza, a position he held since July 2012, where he led the company's technology vision and oversaw strategic technology initiatives globally. Prior to Domino's, he was Vice President of Business Intelligence and North American Operations for R. L. Polk & Company. He holds a http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Ulta+Beauty+names+Kelly+Garcia+as+CTO%2C+effective+August+2026/26768607.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:28 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Ulta+Beauty+names+Kelly+Garcia+as+CTO%2C+effective+August+2026/26768607.html <p>Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) has appointed Kelly Garcia as its Chief Technology Officer, effective August 31, 2026, according to a company statement.</p> <p>Garcia has served on the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022 and will resign from that role upon his start date as CTO.</p> <p>Most recently, Garcia served as Executive Vice President and CTO of Domino's Pizza, a position he held since July 2012, where he led the company's technology vision and oversaw strategic technology initiatives globally. Prior to Domino's, he was Vice President of Business Intelligence and North American Operations for R. L. Polk & Company. He holds a http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Ulta+Beauty+names+Kelly+Garcia+as+CTO%2C+effective+August+2026/26768607.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:28 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Ulta+Beauty+names+Kelly+Garcia+as+CTO%2C+effective+August+2026/26768607.html <p>Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) has appointed Kelly Garcia as its Chief Technology Officer, effective August 31, 2026, according to a company statement.</p> <p>Garcia has served on the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022 and will resign from that role upon his start date as CTO.</p> <p>Most recently, Garcia served as Executive Vice President and CTO of Domino's Pizza, a position he held since July 2012, where he led the company's technology vision and oversaw strategic technology initiatives globally. Prior to Domino's, he was Vice President of Business Intelligence and North American Operations for R. L. Polk & Company. He holds a http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Ulta+Beauty+names+Kelly+Garcia+as+CTO%2C+effective+August+2026/26768607.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:28 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Ulta+Beauty+names+Kelly+Garcia+as+CTO%2C+effective+August+2026/26768607.html <p>Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) has appointed Kelly Garcia as its Chief Technology Officer, effective August 31, 2026, according to a company statement.</p> <p>Garcia has served on the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022 and will resign from that role upon his start date as CTO.</p> <p>Most recently, Garcia served as Executive Vice President and CTO of Domino's Pizza, a position he held since July 2012, where he led the company's technology vision and oversaw strategic technology initiatives globally. Prior to Domino's, he was Vice President of Business Intelligence and North American Operations for R. L. Polk & Company. He holds a http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Ulta+Beauty+names+Kelly+Garcia+as+CTO%2C+effective+August+2026/26768607.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:28 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Ulta+Beauty+names+Kelly+Garcia+as+CTO%2C+effective+August+2026/26768607.html <p>Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) has appointed Kelly Garcia as its Chief Technology Officer, effective August 31, 2026, according to a company statement.</p> <p>Garcia has served on the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022 and will resign from that role upon his start date as CTO.</p> <p>Most recently, Garcia served as Executive Vice President and CTO of Domino's Pizza, a position he held since July 2012, where he led the company's technology vision and oversaw strategic technology initiatives globally. Prior to Domino's, he was Vice President of Business Intelligence and North American Operations for R. L. Polk & Company. He holds a http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Ulta+Beauty+names+Kelly+Garcia+as+CTO%2C+effective+August+2026/26768607.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:28 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Ulta+Beauty+names+Kelly+Garcia+as+CTO%2C+effective+August+2026/26768607.html <p>Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) has appointed Kelly Garcia as its Chief Technology Officer, effective August 31, 2026, according to a company statement.</p> <p>Garcia has served on the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022 and will resign from that role upon his start date as CTO.</p> <p>Most recently, Garcia served as Executive Vice President and CTO of Domino's Pizza, a position he held since July 2012, where he led the company's technology vision and oversaw strategic technology initiatives globally. Prior to Domino's, he was Vice President of Business Intelligence and North American Operations for R. L. Polk & Company. He holds a http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Ulta+Beauty+names+Kelly+Garcia+as+CTO%2C+effective+August+2026/26768607.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:28 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html <p> BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA), today announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Garcia will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of his start date as CTO. </p><p> “Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Ulta+Beauty%2C+Inc.+++++++++For%3A+Jul+14/26768618.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260714/26768618.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Ulta+Beauty%2C+Inc.+++++++++For%3A+Jul+14/26768618.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Ulta+Beauty%2C+Inc.+++++++++For%3A+Jul+14/26768618.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260714/26768618.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Ulta+Beauty%2C+Inc.+++++++++For%3A+Jul+14/26768618.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html <p> BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA), today announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Garcia will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of his start date as CTO. </p><p> “Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html <p> BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA), today announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Garcia will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of his start date as CTO. </p><p> “Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html <p> BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA), today announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Garcia will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of his start date as CTO. </p><p> “Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html <p> BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA), today announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Garcia will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of his start date as CTO. </p><p> “Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html <p> BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA), today announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Garcia will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of his start date as CTO. </p><p> “Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html <p> BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA), today announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Garcia will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of his start date as CTO. </p><p> “Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html <p> BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA), today announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Garcia will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of his start date as CTO. </p><p> “Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html <p> BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA), today announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Garcia will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of his start date as CTO. </p><p> “Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html <p> BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA), today announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Garcia will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of his start date as CTO. </p><p> “Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html <p> BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA), today announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Garcia will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of his start date as CTO. </p><p> “Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html <p> BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA), today announced that Kelly Garcia has been appointed as its Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Garcia has been a member of the Ulta Beauty Board of Directors since 2022. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Garcia will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of his start date as CTO. </p><p> “Kelly has been an impactful member of our Board of Directors, providing valuable business insights and technology expertise, including perspectives on emerging technologies such as AI, and we are excited to enhance our executive team http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Ulta+Beauty+Names+Kelly+Garcia+as+Chief+Technology+Officer/26768603.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400 A.02960939 A.11146047 O.00637429 O.03955243 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Launches+New+NielsenIQ+Study+on+Gen+Alpha+and+AI-Powered+Beauty+Discovery/26663043.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> <b>New Ulta Beauty-commissioned “Smart Beauty” study conducted by NielsenIQ shows Gen Alpha is hybrid by default: </b>78% discover beauty online and 77% rely on real-world validation, with most still preferring to shop beauty in-store (73% fragrance; 70% makeup; 66% skincare/hair/nails). </li> <li> <b>According to the study, AI and personalization are accelerating discovery without replacing stores or trusted guidance: </b>73% use personalization tools, AI users visit stores to browse/try at higher rates than non-users (57% vs. 36%), and parents remain the top “most helpful” influence (41%) – with 98% playing an active role and 33% prioritizing safe, welcoming retail environments. </li> </ul> <p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Launches+New+NielsenIQ+Study+on+Gen+Alpha+and+AI-Powered+Beauty+Discovery/26663043.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.34994418 NIQ O.00438169 O.15701906 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Launches+New+NielsenIQ+Study+on+Gen+Alpha+and+AI-Powered+Beauty+Discovery/26663043.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> <b>New Ulta Beauty-commissioned “Smart Beauty” study conducted by NielsenIQ shows Gen Alpha is hybrid by default: </b>78% discover beauty online and 77% rely on real-world validation, with most still preferring to shop beauty in-store (73% fragrance; 70% makeup; 66% skincare/hair/nails). </li> <li> <b>According to the study, AI and personalization are accelerating discovery without replacing stores or trusted guidance: </b>73% use personalization tools, AI users visit stores to browse/try at higher rates than non-users (57% vs. 36%), and parents remain the top “most helpful” influence (41%) – with 98% playing an active role and 33% prioritizing safe, welcoming retail environments. </li> </ul> <p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Launches+New+NielsenIQ+Study+on+Gen+Alpha+and+AI-Powered+Beauty+Discovery/26663043.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.34994418 NIQ O.00438169 O.15701906 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Launches+New+NielsenIQ+Study+on+Gen+Alpha+and+AI-Powered+Beauty+Discovery/26663043.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> <b>New Ulta Beauty-commissioned “Smart Beauty” study conducted by NielsenIQ shows Gen Alpha is hybrid by default: </b>78% discover beauty online and 77% rely on real-world validation, with most still preferring to shop beauty in-store (73% fragrance; 70% makeup; 66% skincare/hair/nails). </li> <li> <b>According to the study, AI and personalization are accelerating discovery without replacing stores or trusted guidance: </b>73% use personalization tools, AI users visit stores to browse/try at higher rates than non-users (57% vs. 36%), and parents remain the top “most helpful” influence (41%) – with 98% playing an active role and 33% prioritizing safe, welcoming retail environments. </li> </ul> <p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Launches+New+NielsenIQ+Study+on+Gen+Alpha+and+AI-Powered+Beauty+Discovery/26663043.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.34994418 NIQ O.00438169 O.15701906 O.31271118 ULTA http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Launches+New+NielsenIQ+Study+on+Gen+Alpha+and+AI-Powered+Beauty+Discovery/26663043.html <ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> <b>New Ulta Beauty-commissioned “Smart Beauty” study conducted by NielsenIQ shows Gen Alpha is hybrid by default: </b>78% discover beauty online and 77% rely on real-world validation, with most still preferring to shop beauty in-store (73% fragrance; 70% makeup; 66% skincare/hair/nails). </li> <li> <b>According to the study, AI and personalization are accelerating discovery without replacing stores or trusted guidance: </b>73% use personalization tools, AI users visit stores to browse/try at higher rates than non-users (57% vs. 36%), and parents remain the top “most helpful” influence (41%) – with 98% playing an active role and 33% prioritizing safe, welcoming retail environments. </li> </ul> <p> http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Ulta+Beauty+Launches+New+NielsenIQ+Study+on+Gen+Alpha+and+AI-Powered+Beauty+Discovery/26663043.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.34994418 NIQ O.00438169 O.15701906 O.31271118 ULTA