A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. That’s why as an “industry insider” I am constantly surprised at how spas and hotels continue to miss the obvious. The spa industry is losing millions in revenue from retail product sales. Obviously if you resolve that problem, a lot will begin to correct itself in the way of market share, customer and employee retention. Read More
In this final quarter of 2017, many of you are scrambling to increase retail revenues for the year. You’re juggling numbers, praying, and frantically sending out e-mail promotions to boost sales. Read More
Can you believe it’s the end of summer? Had I been in the states, my family would have been discussing the disruption of our post Labor Day vacation in the Outer Banks. (My prayers go out to the flood victims.) Read More
China is a spa and wellness boom town. According to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) report, in 2016 China drove the biggest recent gains in wellness tourism revenues (300%+).
I recently returned from Shanghai, China to deliver my Increasing Your Retail Selling program to a spa team at a renowned Five-Star hotel. Read More
Competition in the beauty sector is fierce, with spas and salons up against department stores and retail outlets for consumer sales. An obvious competitive advantage that we have over beauty counters are our therapists; trained licensed professionals with in-depth knowledge of skin and body. However, this advantage must be leveraged beyond mere product training. Read More
Did you know that only 15% of spas in the world are generating 20% and more in product sales to service?
We’re almost at the mid-point of the year. Are your shelves still filled with unsold retail products?
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Incorporating how-to modules on engagement, listening and responding is the smart way for product companies to add value to their training sessions with spa therapists. Read More
Recently I’ve read a lot of great articles from spa professionals and product manufacturers. The topics are mostly about how to get spa therapists to sell everything from post facial makeup to yoga clothing.
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I just finished reading the Day Spa Association Retail Sales Snapshot Report – 4th Quarter 2015! Read More