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Target to launch reimagined prestige beauty “studio” in more than 600 stores starting Sept. 10
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Target to launch reimagined prestige beauty “studio” in more than 600 stores starting Sept. 10

The new beauty concept brings 90 brands, including a large share of labels new to Target, as the retailer reshapes its higher-end cosmetics footprint following recent changes in its beauty partnership landscape.

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Target Corp. is preparing to roll out a redesigned beauty concept aimed at elevating its prestige cosmetics and personal care offering. The retailer plans to launch the new “beauty studio” format on Sept. 10 in more than 600 Target stores, with the company describing it as a reimagined destination for premium beauty shoppers.

A key element of the revamp is brand assortment. Target said the beauty studio will feature 90 beauty brands, and it emphasized that more than two-thirds of those brands are new to the retailer. For shoppers, that translates into a broader mix of prestige and specialty options, while for Target it indicates a push to refresh its category with brands that have not historically been central to its beauty shelves.

The concept also reflects the competitive pressure retailers face in prestige beauty, where brand partnerships and assortment depth can be a differentiator. By placing a larger number of brands into a dedicated in-store format, Target appears to be targeting customers who compare makeup and skincare across multiple retailers rather than relying solely on mass-market staples.

The rollout date and store count point to a coordinated effort rather than a test in a small number of locations. Launching in “more than 600” stores suggests Target wants the new format to be widely visible early, potentially using the Sept. 10 launch to create a consistent shopping experience across much of its footprint.

The timing comes in the context of ongoing shifts in department-store and specialty retail beauty strategies, including recent changes involving major beauty-category players. Target’s announcement frames the new studio as a response that allows it to repackage its prestige offering and bring in new brands as part of the update.

Still, Target has not disclosed in the reporting it is cited that it will alter its store-level footprint beyond the beauty studio concept, such as the number of square feet devoted to beauty or whether specific stores will receive upgrades at different intensities. Details on how the 90-brand mix will be allocated by store, and whether the retailer will offer brand-exclusive assortments, also were not provided in the cited post.

Industry watchers will likely focus next on how customers respond to the expanded brand lineup and whether Target’s in-store experience improvements translate into category growth. Additional clarity around the merchandising approach, marketing support, and any future phases of the beauty studio roll out would help determine whether the company is treating the Sept. 10 launch as a one-time refresh or the start of a longer transformation of its beauty floor plan.

Why It Matters

  • A broader, largely new brand mix is a direct attempt to differentiate Target’s beauty department versus more traditional mass-market assortments.
  • Rolling the format into more than 600 stores suggests Target wants the change to be widely felt quickly rather than limited to pilot locations.
  • Prestige beauty is an assortment-driven category, and brand availability can influence customer traffic and repeat purchases.

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Key Facts

  • Target plans to launch a reimagined prestige beauty concept called a “beauty studio” on Sept. 10.
  • The launch is scheduled to take place in more than 600 Target stores.
  • The new beauty studio format will feature 90 beauty brands.
  • Target said more than two-thirds of the 90 brands are new to the retailer.

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