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Ulta Beauty company history timeline

1990

The company, initially called Ulta3, was launched in 1990 with five stores in Chicago suburbs.

1995

George left Ulta3 in 1995, and Hanson became the company's Chief Executive Officer.

1999

In December 1999, Lyn Kirby became the President and Chief Executive Officer and Charles "Rick" Weber became Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

2007

On October 25, 2007, the company became publicly traded on the NASDAQ.

2008

In 2008, the company opened a second distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona.

2010

In 2010 Carl "Chuck" Rubin was appointed as Chief Operating Officer, President, and as a member of the Board of Directors.

2013

On June 24, 2013, it was announced that Mary Dillon would be appointed as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2013.

2015

22,000+ new jobs created across the country since 2015

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Ulta Beauty may also be known as or be related to Ulta Beauty, Ulta Beauty Inc, Ulta Beauty, Inc., Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. (1990–2017) and Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.