Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor03.12.21
Ulta Beauty Inc. has shared its financial results for the thirteen-week period and fifty-two-week period ended January 30, 2021 compared to the same periods ended February 1, 2020.
On March 19, 2020, Ulta Beauty temporarily closed all stores in response to the spread of COVID-19. On April 19, 2020, the company introduced curbside pickup, and on May 11, 2020, it started a phased store reopening process. By July 20, 2020, the full fleet of Ulta Beauty stores was operational and by January 30, 2021, salon and brow services had resumed in all stores.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, net sales decreased 4.6% to $2.2 billion compared to $2.3 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 due to the impact of Covid-19. For the full year fiscal 2020, net sales decreased 16.8% to $6.2 billion compared to $7.4 billion in fiscal 2019 due to the impact of COVID-19.
“Fiscal 2020 was a difficult year, and I am proud of how our teams navigated the unprecedented challenges with agility and purpose,” commented Mary Dillon, CEO. “We are strategically investing in our business to drive further market share gains, and, as separately announced today, we are beginning to execute a thoughtful succession plan that ensures we continue to benefit from strong, experienced leadership for the next chapter of growth. I remain excited about the long-term opportunity for Ulta Beauty, and I am confident we will continue to shape and lead the beauty industry for many years to come.”
For fiscal 2021, the company plans to open approximately 40 net new stores, execute approximately 21 remodel or relocation projects and achieve net revenues of between $7.2 billion and $7.3 billion.
On March 19, 2020, Ulta Beauty temporarily closed all stores in response to the spread of COVID-19. On April 19, 2020, the company introduced curbside pickup, and on May 11, 2020, it started a phased store reopening process. By July 20, 2020, the full fleet of Ulta Beauty stores was operational and by January 30, 2021, salon and brow services had resumed in all stores.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, net sales decreased 4.6% to $2.2 billion compared to $2.3 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 due to the impact of Covid-19. For the full year fiscal 2020, net sales decreased 16.8% to $6.2 billion compared to $7.4 billion in fiscal 2019 due to the impact of COVID-19.
“Fiscal 2020 was a difficult year, and I am proud of how our teams navigated the unprecedented challenges with agility and purpose,” commented Mary Dillon, CEO. “We are strategically investing in our business to drive further market share gains, and, as separately announced today, we are beginning to execute a thoughtful succession plan that ensures we continue to benefit from strong, experienced leadership for the next chapter of growth. I remain excited about the long-term opportunity for Ulta Beauty, and I am confident we will continue to shape and lead the beauty industry for many years to come.”
For fiscal 2021, the company plans to open approximately 40 net new stores, execute approximately 21 remodel or relocation projects and achieve net revenues of between $7.2 billion and $7.3 billion.