Ulta & Target call it quits

CPG and Retail news from the week of 8/11/25

Hello hello!

We're officially gearing up to go to Newtopia Now this week! If you'll be in Denver for the show, shoot us a message. We'd love to meet up (and maybe feature you in some of our upcoming content 👀🎤)

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