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Ulta Beauty’s UK Launch, Target’s Back-to-School, Retail AI, Cannabis Drinks & Walmart’s Tween Fashion

Ulta Beauty enters the UK, Target goes big on back-to-school, AI hits a trust challenge, cannabis beverages gain ground, and Walmart eyes tween fashion. Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak (SVP of Content, NRF) decode five major trends reshaping retail in America:

Ulta Beauty’s Global Move: Expanding internationally with 83 new stores in the UK.

🔗 Ulta’s Announcement

Target’s Back-to-School Strategy: Huge discounts, cross-category deals, and personalized offerings.

🔗 Target Press Release

Retail AI: Trust vs Experience: Consumers love AI recommendations but lack trust in accuracy.

🔗 Akeneo’s AI…

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