Ulta beauty store coming to Federal Way

Ulta, a beauty cosmetics store, is expected to open in Federal Way this spring.

Ulta, a beauty cosmetics store, is expected to open in Federal Way this spring.

Currently under construction, the new Ulta will replace the former Billy McHale’s restaurant that was located at the intersection of South 320th Street and Pacific Highway South.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ulta as a vibrant and complimentary addition to our outstanding tenant mix,” said Lisa LaManna, the senior vice president of Retail, North with Harsch Investments. “Our goal is always to add variety and a unique shopping experience for our shoppers.”

Harsch Investments is the developer of the SeaTac Village Shopping Center, which includes Trader Joe’s, DSW Shoes, TJ Maxx, Big 5 Sporting Goods and HomeGoods.

The Ulta building at the shopping center will be one story and 10,000 square feet of beauty and hair products, a full service salon and a men’s section.

“We’re all things beauty, all things face,” said Carolyn Sutphen, a spokeswoman for Ulta. “We carry everything from the typical drug store brands all the way to the higher department brands.”

The store will also carry fragrance, skincare, haircare and bath and body products.

Sutphen said Ulta offers a free rewards program, which earns the member one point for every dollar spent. Customers can then spend those points on store merchandise. Throughout the year, Ulta will also offer two to three points per dollar on specific items or deals. A member will become platinum once they’ve reached $400 in points, Sutphen said. A platinum status allows the member to earn points 25 percent faster with 1.25 points for every dollar.

“We feel that Ulta Beauty provides a great experience,” LaManna said, adding that the store’s location is easily accessible and highly visible to the community.

Although Sutphen could not disclose a date of the grand opening, Harsch Investment representatives estimated construction would be complete by this June.

“The addition of new jobs is always a positive for any economy,” LaManna said. “We are excited to have such a prestigious beauty retailer located at our center.”

Approximately 40 parking stalls will be available for customers.

Harsch Investments has also been involved in developing the new location of Billy McHale’s at Celebration Center as well as Total Wine in the same complex.

Ulta was founded in 1990 and headquartered near Chicago, Illinois. Ulta Beauty employs more than 19,000 associates.