ULTA NET SALES UP 22%

摘要

Beauty retailer Ulta has posted a net sales increase of 22.4% to US$618.8m from $505.6m during the third quarter of 2012. Net income, meanwhile, increased 19.1% to $45.4m compared with $38.2m in 2012, while operating income grew 18.9% to $72.9m. "The Ulta Beauty team delivered solid top-line growth, with particular strength in our online sales, despite a challenging environment," said CEO Mary Dillon. "We also made significant progress on our growth strategies, including opening a record number of new stores, seamlessly rolling out a new e-commerce site while maintaining strong top-hne momentum, completing this year's roll-out of Clinique and Lancome boutiques, and continuing to launch new and exclusive products and brands."