ULTA Beauty

ULTA Beauty is a beauty retailer in the United States and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrances, skin, hair care products and salon services. Since opening its first store 25 years ago, ULTA Beauty has grown to become the top national retailer providing All Things Beauty, All in One Place™. 

The Company offers more than 20,000 products from over 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including ULTA Beauty's own private label. ULTA Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring hair, skin and brow services. The company is recognized for its commitment to personalized service, fun and inviting stores and its industry-leading Ultamate Rewards loyalty program.

1990: The company, initially called Ulta3, was launched in 1990 with five stores in Chicago suburbs.

1995: George left Ulta3, and Hanson became the company's, Chief Executive Officer.

1999: In December, Lyn Kirby became the President and Chief Executive Officer and Charles "Rick" Weber became Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

2007: On October 25, the company became publicly traded on the NASDAQ.

2008: The company opened a second distribution centre in Phoenix, Arizona.

2010: Carl "Chuck" Rubin was appointed as Chief Operating Officer, President, and a member of the Board of Directors.

2013: On June 24th, it was announced that Mary Dillon would be appointed as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective July 1st.

2015: The company has created  22,000+ jobs created across the country.

“To use the power of beauty to bring out the possibilities within every person, and that work begins with our associates.”

“To be the most-loved beauty destination of our guests and the most-admired retailer by our Ulta Beauty associates, communities, partners and investors.”

• Dick George (Founder)
• Terry Hanson (Founder)

Fortune: Fastest Growing Companies, Forbes: Most Innovative Companies