Ulta Hits Pause on Target Expansion, Best Buy Launches Creator Program, and Shein Faces Pushback from Beijing

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Ulta Halts Expansion of Target Shop-in-Shops – Ulta Beauty will freeze expansion at 610 Target locations in 2025 to focus on performance and customer experience, following a Q4 sales dip and shifting leadership strategy.Best Buy Unveils Shoppable Creator Storefronts – The new Best Buy Creator program lets tech influencers earn unlimited commissions by curating and selling their favorite products—offering fans a more direct path to purchase.Shein’s Production Diversification Blocked by China – As U.S. tariffs loom, Shein’s attempts to shift production to Southeast Asia are paused under pressure from the Chinese government, complicating supply chain strategies and IPO plans.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!