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Ulta Beauty reports developments as a U.S. specialty beauty retailer with more than 1,500 stores, digital commerce channels, salon services and the Ulta Beauty Rewards loyalty program. Its assortment spans cosmetics, fragrance, skin care, hair care, wellness, tools and related beauty services across prestige and mass brands.
Recurring news themes include quarterly results, comparable sales, new-store and international expansion, merchandising and marketing programs, delivery partnerships, data and shopper-insights collaborations, and AI-enabled shopping experiences. Company updates also cover Space NK in the U.K. and Ireland, franchise and joint-venture activity outside the United States, and investor conference participation.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) will host a conference call on March 11, 2021, at 5:00 PM ET to discuss its fourth quarter 2020 results. A press release detailing these results will be issued after the market closes that day. The call will feature CEO Mary Dillon and CFO Scott Settersten, with participation available via phone and webcast. The call replay will be available until March 25, 2021. Ulta Beauty is the largest U.S. beauty retailer with over 1,260 stores nationwide, offering a wide range of beauty products and salon services.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) reported a 7.8% decrease in net sales to $1.6 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, attributed to the ongoing COVID-19 impact. Net income fell 42.4% to $74.8 million, with diluted earnings per share down to $1.32. The first nine months saw a 22.4% decline in net sales to $4.0 billion and net income of $4.3 million. The company incurred $160 million in COVID-related costs and reported impairment and restructuring charges of $83.9 million. Despite challenges, Ulta anticipates a 12% to 14% decline in comparable store sales for Q4, while maintaining plans for 30 new stores in fiscal 2021.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) will hold a conference call on December 3, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss its third quarter 2020 results. The call will be led by CEO Mary Dillon and CFO Scott Settersten, with a press release to be issued beforehand. The call is open to investors and analysts, who can participate by dialing (877) 705-6003 or via a live webcast. Ulta Beauty, the largest U.S. beauty retailer, provides a comprehensive range of beauty products and services, including a full-service salon in every store.
Ulta Beauty has launched Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty, a new initiative aimed at promoting transparency in beauty product choices. This first-of-its-kind program is designed to help consumers make informed decisions and is backed by research indicating 75% of shoppers seek clarity on clean products. The platform certifies brands based on five pillars, including Clean Ingredients and Sustainable Packaging. Product offerings will include major brands like Tula and KVD Vegan Beauty, and a Conscious Beauty Advisory Council has been established for ongoing accountability.