Target expands premium beauty with Beauty Studio rollout across 600 stores
Aug 31, 2026, 11:41 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The rollout introduces a premium, specialty-style format with a large SKUs count and new brands, potentially driving foot traffic, higher AUR, and loyalty engagement in the near term. However, execution risk exists given the Ulta partnership dissolution and competitive beauty landscape.
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Target is launching Beauty Studio, a specialty-style beauty concept, Sept. 10 in 600+ stores and Target.com, offering 1,600 products from 90 brands, two-thirds new to Target. The format brings advisers, testing, and rotating displays to elevate the beauty shopping experience and could lift traffic and margin as Target pursues growth after ending its Ulta collaboration.
Target launches Beauty Studio Sept 10 in 600+ stores. 1,600 SKUs from 90 brands.
Two-thirds of brands are new to Target.
Beauty Studio adds advisers, testing, rotating displays, and personalized recs.
Shop-in-shop with Ulta ended; Beauty Studio expands assortment.
First 100 guests Sept 26 receive Target Circle bonus.
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