The retailer next plans to incorporate virtual trials for additional hair categories, such as wigs, and is exploring how the virtual try-ons could be connected to in-store styling services.
The keys to its growth strategy are a new data partnership as well as investments in the store guest experience, advertising and Ulta’s retailer media network.
These self-service retail solutions were designed to address key challenges CPG brands and retailers encounter, including labor shortages, theft and shrinkage.
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