Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Revenue

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Revenue
3 Months Ended
Apr. 29, 2023
Revenue  
Revenue

3.Revenue

Net sales include retail stores and e-commerce merchandise sales as well as salon services and other revenue. Other revenue includes the private label and co-branded credit card programs, royalties derived from the partnership with Target Corporation, and deferred revenue related to the loyalty program and gift card breakage.

Disaggregated revenue

The following table sets forth the approximate percentage of net sales by primary category:

13 Weeks Ended  

April 29,

April 30,

(Percentage of net sales)

2023

2022

Cosmetics

44%

44%

Skincare

19%

18%

Haircare products and styling tools

18%

20%

Fragrance and bath

12%

12%

Services

4%

3%

Accessories and other

3%

3%

100%

100%

Deferred revenue

Deferred revenue primarily represents contract liabilities for the obligation to transfer additional goods or services to a guest for which the Company has received consideration, such as unredeemed Ultamate Rewards loyalty points and unredeemed Ulta Beauty gift cards. In addition, breakage on gift cards is recognized proportionately as redemption occurs.

The following table provides a summary of the changes included in deferred revenue during the 13 weeks ended April 29, 2023 and April 30, 2022:

13 Weeks Ended

April 29,

April 30,

(In thousands)

2023

2022

Beginning balance

$

388,583

$

345,206

Additions to contract liabilities (1)

124,024

114,005

Deductions to contract liabilities (2)

(162,484)

(146,852)

Ending balance

$

350,123

$

312,359

(1) Loyalty points and gift cards issued in the current period but not redeemed or expired.
(2) Revenue recognized in the current period related to the beginning liability.

Other amounts included in deferred revenue were $7,094 and $12,335 at April 29, 2023 and April 30, 2022, respectively.