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Ulta Beauty is the largest specialized beauty retailer in the US with more than 1,500 stores and e-commerce. The firm offers cosmetics (38% of 2025 sales), fragrances (13%), skin care (24%), and hair care products (19%). It also has salon services, including hair, makeup, skin, and brow, that account for 4% of its revenue and drive customer traffic. Outside of the US, Ulta operates premium beauty retailer Space NK (86 stores at year-end 2025 in the UK and Ireland), has franchised stores in Mexico, and a joint venture in the Middle East. Ulta was founded in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton is a global conglomerate based in Paris, France, operating in the luxury goods industry. The company is known for its extensive portfolio of high-end brands across various sectors, including fashion and leather goods, wines and spirits, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewelry, and selective retailing. Key brands under its umbrella include Louis Vuitton, Moet & Chandon, and Hennessy. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Louis Vuitton with Moet Hennessy, LVMH has established a strong international presence, leveraging its brand heritage and exclusivity as strategic advantages. The group's diverse product offerings and widespread geographic reach underscore its significant influence in the luxury sector.