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New brands flock to Target’s post-Ulta beauty section

Target’s 90‑brand Beauty Studio flips the script on its Ulta exit, bringing prestige beauty to shoppers now.

By · Published August 29, 2026  17:53 UTC · Updated August 29, 2026  19:45 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

After ending its partnership with Ulta, Target introduced the Target Beauty Studio, a 90‑brand prestige beauty experience, and opened the concept in new locations including five South Carolina stores, one in Greenville, and fourteen Maryland stores. The launch was supported by an in‑store event and attracted multiple new brands to the post‑Ulta beauty section.

The coverage then quieted without further updates.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 7 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: Target’s 90‑brand Beauty Studio flips the script on its Ulta exit, bringing prestige beauty to shoppers now.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Target is rolling out a 90‑brand Beauty Studio, its first prestige‑focused beauty hub after ending the partnership with Ulta. The surprise lies in the retailer’s swift pivot from a mass‑market model to a curated, high‑end experience, marking a stark contrast to the previous Ulta collaboration. Shoppers in regions where the new concept appears will encounter an expanded assortment that blends emerging and established names.

Target’s own release frames the launch as a destination for “What’s New, Now and Next” in beauty, while Retail Dive notes an in‑store event tied to the opening. Allure highlights the 90‑brand lineup and references a recent costume backlash that prompted the studio’s conception. Modern Retail and WWD report that five South Carolina stores—including a new Greenville location—and 14 Maryland stores will host the concept, signaling a regional rollout immediately after the Ulta split.

Next steps include the scheduled debut of the Beauty Studio in the identified stores and further brand onboarding, according to the coverage. Observers will watch consumer response to the curated selection and any additional rollouts beyond South Carolina and Maryland as Target expands the concept nationwide.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 42d ago.

The obvious questions

What is the Target Beauty Studio?

It is a new in‑store beauty concept featuring 90 brands, positioned as a prestige beauty experience.

Which stores are slated to host the new concept first?

Five South Carolina locations, including a new store in Greenville, and 14 Maryland stores are announced as the initial sites.

How is Target promoting the launch?

The company announced an in‑store event for the opening, highlighted brand founders, and the rollout was reported by Retail Dive, Allure, Modern Retail and WWD.

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