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Both Ulta, which plans to open 100 stores in fiscal year 2016, and Sephora pamper shoppers with complimentary consultations and mini-makeovers. Those services are not just tertiary in the battle to stay competitive. Ulta Beauty, for instance, posted a same-store sales increase of 15.2 percent for stores and e-commerce, along with a 23.7 percent increase in net sales.
Visit http://nreionline.com/retail/beauty-business-outperforms-bricks-and-mortar-retail to view the full article online.
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Local News
Tangible assets have pulled ahead this year as a popular alternative investment option for high-net-worth investors. According to a recent U.S. Trust survey, nearly 60% of HNW clients were optimistic about land, timber and investment real estate — more so than were enthusiastic about stocks, bonds, hedge funds and private equity.
Visit http://www.onwallstreet.com/news/real-deals-why-more-advisers-are-turning-to-reits-now to view the full article online.
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National News
Recently, the U.S. Senate passed the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (EPMA), which promises to make energy more abundant, affordable, and efficient, as well as update the energy grid. On the energy efficiency front, the Act would create and strengthen several programs devoted to improving energy efficiency in buildings, such as state efficiency programs, which directly impact the multifamily industry.
Visit http://blog.wegowise.com/what-the-energy-policy-modernization-act-could-mean-for-your-portfolio to view the full article online.
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