P2PI, in collaboration with Aperture, interviewed retailer merchandisers and buyers in the BevAlc category to learn what they value most from their suppliers and glean the secrets to getting a "yes."
Omnichannel integration, AI advancements and commerce media are in full swing, but collaboration is key to retail media's continued success, according to SMG's Sean Crawford.
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.