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Living Earth Crafts® Announces the Addition of the Strata Cloudfill™ Replaceable Mattress with Thermasoft™ Dual-Zone Embedded Table Warmer to its Best-Selling Century City™Multipurpose Treatment Table

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Vista, California – January 3, 2024 – Living Earth Crafts (LEC) announced today that it has re-launched its best-selling multipurpose spa treatment table the Century City™, redesigned to include both the ultra-luxurious Strata Cloudfill™ replaceable SpaMattress™ and...

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Boca Raton, FL (Oct. 18, 2022). SALT Chamber, the pioneer and leader in custom salt room concepts, is partnering with apartment complexes, condominiums, and luxury residences to design and install next-generation salt rooms. Salt rooms have become the “go-to” wellness modality for residential spas for developing a competitive advantage while improving residents’ respiratory health. Dry salt therapy is an ideal wellness service for a new type of spa-goer focused on individualized programming and a healthy lifestyle, helping to cleanse the respiratory system, improve lung function, boost the immune system, and enhance mental wellness.  Wendy Bosalavage, President and Chief Revenue Officer of LIVunLtd, is working with SALT Chamber to design salt rooms in many of the 60 luxury residences in New York City. “Salt rooms have become the new ‘must-have’,” said Bosalavage. “Developers recognize how important it is to have the amenities that increase the value per square foot in either a rental or condominium environment.” Auberge Beach Residences in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a luxury residence that has a spa with two salt rooms, one for men and one for women. “Our salt rooms have been hugely popular. Residents of luxury buildings want tools for healthy living at their fingertips,” says Spa Director Linda Higgs. “People want to live in a place where they don’t have to leave home to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This is truer than ever post-Covid.” Solaia, a 70-unit boutique, luxury, high-rise condominium project overlooking the Hudson River in North Bergen, New Jersey, spared no expense with their beautiful salt room. Residents can enjoy 10-, 15-, or 30-minute salt therapy sessions as part of their wellness circuit. “We were looking to add something unique at Solaia, and salt therapy fit in perfectly because it’s so user-friendly,” said Dyllan Mont, Special Projects and Finishes Manager for Skyline Development Group. “Residents run the programs unattended. It’s a great use of square footage that creates a lifestyle experience—something people are using regularly and reaping the health benefits. Every single person that has used the salt room has said to me that they are breathing so much deeper and it’s crazy how much of an effect it really does have. We are definitely looking to do salt rooms in future residential projects.” To learn more about adding a salt room to your next project, click here. ABOUT SALT CHAMBER Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, SALT Chamber is the industry leader in the design, build, and installation of advanced dry salt therapy projects around the globe. With decades of combined experience in both the Salt Therapy and Spa industries, SALT Chamber manufactures and distributes Halotherapy equipment and Himalayan salt décor, offers turnkey solution services, and has completed over 1,400 projects to date. For more information, visit www.saltchamberinc.com. [...] Read more...
All-inclusive med spa brings in experienced leadership duo with new Director of Marketing and Fractional Chief Marketing Officer STRONGSVILLE, OH. (Oct. 11, 2022) – VIO Med Spa is adding 20 years of experience in franchise marketing strategy with its newest additions to the marketing leadership team – Anna Perrin and Brooke Budke. As new the Director of Marketing, Perrin will manage the day-to-day business relationships with vendors, partners, franchisees, marketing calendars, promotions, strategies, implementations and communications. She will serve as VIO Med Spa’s tactical boots on the ground providing a brilliant resource for the franchisees, staff and team partners. Budke will work as a fractional Chief Marketing Officer consulting directly with the leadership team to ensure brand growth and strategic roadmaps are in place. She will implement new marketing strategies to expedite franchise marketing, grand opening plans and consistent recurring revenue for franchise locations. “We are so fortunate to have Anna and Brooke join our marketing team to help VIO Med Spa reach another level,” said CEO Ryan Rose. “They each will play a vital role in developing new communication initiatives and upgrading our strategic marketing outreach. We plan to keep building our internal team, so all our members continue to Look Great. Feel Amazing. All. Year. Round.” Perrin spent most of her career with TITLE Boxing Club where she was involved in all aspects of the business. She has a proven track record of planning and executing marketing strategies that drive brand awareness, greater customer engagement and improved customer loyalty. During her nine years at TITLE Boxing Club, the gym grew from 11 to approximately 180 locations. Budke brings in 18 years of combined experience in franchise marketing and corporate brand strategy marketing. She focuses on delivering high growth strategy and trajectory from an emerging franchise concept to an established brand by taking units from the single digits to the triple-digits. “We hire the best of the best in order to provide top quality resources for our franchisees, which in turn, provides that beauty and transformation in the local market to the consumer,” added Rose. VIO Med Spa is among the industry leaders in wellness and aesthetics, offering the latest cutting-edge technologies and therapies available. Its highly trained, certified staff understands that every guest’s needs are different, so the all-inclusive med spa individualizes health and beauty plans for all its guests. Every location stresses a best-in-class experience and adheres to the company motto: delivering safe, easy and life-changing results. VIO Med Spa: Feel great. Look amazing. About VIO Med Spa Value in Ourself, VIO, provides solutions for guests to elevate their wellbeing and gives them more value. Founded in 2017 in Strongsville, Ohio, VIO Med Spa is a national, all-inclusive med spa providing the latest cutting-edge technologies and therapies offered in the wellness and aesthetics industry. VIO Med Spa is purpose driven, helping women and men of all ages to look beautiful and feel confident in their own skin. VIO Med Spa’s highly educated expert team of medical professionals and practitioners focus on meeting the needs of each guest by recommending products and services that are sure to get the desired results. Through customized treatments and education, VIO has a significant positive impact on each guest’s body, skin, and mind, leading to life-changing results. VIO currently has 15 open locations across seven states, with 36 additional locations scheduled to open by the end of 2023. For more information, visit viomedspa.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram. # # # [...] Read more...
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Three-sided Vertical Marketplace Offers Combined Workforce Solutions to Solve Dire Staffing Crisis Atlanta, Ga. (December 20, 2021) Spa Space announced today the closure of a $3 million seed round of funding. The three-sided vertical marketplace for the spa and salon industries solves the therapist shortage with a wide range of on-demand staffing solutions. The debt and equity financing were organized by veteran technology investor Christopher Craig, who will be joining Spa Space’s Board of Directors. Funds will be used to increase brand awareness, drive Cloud revenue, accelerate platform development, optimize customer success, and execute contracts in the pipeline.  On his joining the Spa Space Board of Directors, Craig said, “I am thrilled to join the Spa Space team and looking forward to work with the executive team to augment Spa Space’s position as the premier marketplace platform for the spa and salon industries. This is an exciting moment to collaborate on Spa Space’s next stage of growth.” Spa Space was founded by Ilana Alberico, an expert in the spa and wellness industry drawing from two decades of experience owning, operating, and investing in spas. “We are excited to announce our new round of funding and to add Christopher Craig’s expertise to our board. Spa Space has grown our platform to hundreds of facilities and thousands of professionals in our first few months since going live. We have invested in developing advanced features and enhancements, including a completely redesigned UI/UX guided by Mandy Cornwell—a UX/UI lead for Google and part of Spa Space’s Advisory Board—as well as a completely refreshed scheduler platform benefiting both our provider and facility partners,” said Alberico. Spa and salon facilities are sitting empty while consumer demand soars. Spa Space’s flexible offering for facility partners includes accelerated, highly-vetted background checks, monthly automated license verification, and combined workforce solutions customized to each property. Facility partners can open one treatment room to Spa Space, or contract with us to operate the entire spa and handle all recruiting, staffing, quality control, scheduling, and payroll in one single source of truth platform. About Spa Space About Spa Space – Spa Space is a membership-based booking and scheduling software system that serves Spa Professionals, Clients, and Facilities. Spa Space’s software system has a patent-pending algorithm that matches a client’s specific needs and preferences to an expert professional at a preferred facility. ### General Contact: Saba Hale, Sales Development Manager Spa Space [email protected] 404.578.7430 Media Contact: Nancy Griffin, Principal Contento Marketing [email protected] 415.987.0012 [...] Read more...
ATLANTA – December 17, 2021 – Atlanta Market is preparing attendees for its Winter 2022 staging – January 11-18, 2022 – with a new, nearly 300-page edition of its semiannual Atlanta Market Magazine, available now in an interactive version online at AtlantaMarket.com and in print in mailboxes this week.  “The Winter 2022 edition of Atlanta Market Magazine is a taste of the upcoming market,” said Dorothy Belshaw, International Market Centers (IMC) executive vice president, chief customer and marketing officer. “It is a comprehensive market preparation guide augmented with inspirational features and product previews to get buyers in the market mood.”  Trend information is key for the Winter 2022 edition with a series of reports focused on new introductions in home décor, gift, personal care, seasonal/holiday and apparel. Additionally, Atlanta Market taps tastemakers including lifestyle influencers and designers featured in IMC’s signature “Ahead of the Curve” trend program to highlight must-have items and where to find them at market. A round up of last market’s Market Snapshot finalists – including those selected by Adam Glassman of O, the Oprah Magazine – identifies buyer-favorite merchandise. Atlanta Market Magazine’s business-building content includes social media tips and two retailer interviews. Additionally, it provides a preview of JuniperMarket – new multi-line B2B ecommerce marketplace powered by IMC – in preparation for its January 2022 launch.  Market planning tools in the Winter 2022 edition include lists of new showrooms and temporary exhibitors, floor plans, information about product locations, a market events calendar and tips for new and returning buyers. Online readers have the added benefit of interactive advertisements that allow buyers to contact exhibitors through links embedded in the pages.  The online version of the Winter 2022 Atlanta Market Magazine is at https://www.angstromcreative.com/digital/flipbooks/imc/atl/2022/wintermarketmagazine/. The Atlanta Market Magazine is one of many market preparation tools including the AmericasMart App, the Atlanta Market Buyer’s Guide and AtlantaMarket.com, which features a robust exhibitor directory, event calendars, travel information, registration and more.  Atlanta Market is the industry’s premier gift, décor and lifestyle market. Housing the nation’s largest gift product mix complemented by a broad selection of home décor, it features more than 8,000 brands across all categories. Held semi-annually at AmericasMart Atlanta, Atlanta Market attracts retailers and designers from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries. Registration is open now for the January 11-18, 2022 Market. For more information, visit AtlantaMarket.com.   About International Market Centers: International Market Centers (IMC) serves as the center of commerce for the wholesale furniture, gift, home decor and apparel industries. With more than 20 million square feet of premium wholesale showroom space in High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and Atlanta, IMC has more than 60 years of relationships and experience creating scalable business platforms for wholesale commerce. With the launch of IMC’s Digital Innovations division and the Juniper suite of digital sales and marketing solutions and B2B ecommerce marketplace, IMC now provides the only omnichannel sales and marketing platform that seamlessly connects physical and digital wholesale commerce. www.imcenters.com. ### Media ContactsChelsea Peabody Bohannon, 404.220.2141 or [email protected] Steel, 203.340.9251 or [email protected] [...] Read more...
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – (December 15, 2021) – Las Vegas Market presents a comprehensive schedule of more than 30 engaging webinars, seminars and events for its Winter 2022 staging – January 23-27, 2022 at World Market Center Las Vegas – including its signature Design Icon, FIRST LOOK and Design West programming plus educational opportunities presented by leading industry organizations and experts. “This Winter, Las Vegas Market celebrates the return to in-person events with immersive, live experiences that allow Market participants to fully engage again,” said Dorothy Belshaw, International Market Centers (IMC) executive vice president, chief customer and marketing officer. “Together with our industry partners, we are presenting a full slate of programming that highlights thought leaders, celebrates diverse voices and presents actionable tools for growing businesses and making the most of Market.”Las Vegas Market Signature ProgrammingLas Vegas Market’s proprietary programming explores trends and highlights design excellence like no other market in Winter 2022.Las Vegas Market’s 2022 Design Icon Kathryn M. Ireland is celebrated in two events. The Design Icon award highlights the achievements of exemplary design and architectural professionals and offers Las Vegas Market attendees an opportunity to connect with and learn firsthand from living legends. Ireland shares her experiences working with an impressive array of high-profile clients, imparts her design wisdom and philosophies and discusses how she has built her brand on Monday, January 24 at 2 p.m. at the “2022 Design Icon Presentation: Kathryn M. Ireland.” Later at 3 p.m., she meets market attendees and signs copies of her books Kathryn At Home: A Guide to Simple Entertaining; Inspired By…; and Timeless Interiors.FIRST LOOK showcases three macro-level trends via Las Vegas Market exhibitors — TOGETHER, NOW SCREENING and FOREST, PRESERVE — through a series of three events featuring curator and editor Julie Smith Vincenti of Nine Muses Media. A pre-market webinar preparing buyers to spot trending product, “FIRST LOOK – Winter 2022 Webinar,” is Tuesday, January 11 at 1:00pm PST. “FIRST LOOK – Winter 2022 – LIVE at Market!” is a fast-paced survey of new products and noteworthy trends live on Monday, January 24 at 11 a.m. The “FIRST LOOK 2022 Tour (Returning!)” highlights market trend destinations including the FIRST LOOK display at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas through an in-person tour on Tuesday, January 25 at 11 a.m.Design West presents five award-winning, West-coast based designers in discussion about the future of design, sustainability and new opportunities on Sunday, January 23 at 1 p.m. followed by a Book Signing & Mixer at 2 p.m. Panelists are Chris Barrett, designer, textile designer and owner of Chris Barrett Design in Los Angeles; speaker, author and celebrity designer Lori Dennis of Los Angeles Lori Dennis, LLC; Breegan Jane, HGTV host and founder of Breegan Jane Interior Design in Los Angeles; Brian Paquette, author, retailer, designers and founder of Brian Paquette at Home and Brian Paquette Interiors in Seattle and San Francisco; and Angelo Surmelis, HGTV and TLC host, author and owner of angelo:HOME, based in Los Angeles.Las Vegas Market launches a new EXPO Seminar destination on the trade show floor in the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas with a series of culinary and design seminars. HGTV’s Bargain Block Duo – Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas of NINE Design + Homes— address how they blend old, new, and sustainable to create custom, memorable homes at every price point in conversation with Rue editorial director Kelli Lamb in “Everybody Deserves Good Design” on Tuesday, January 25 at 1:30 p.m. Tastemaker and author Danny Seo, publisher and co-principal of Rue magazine and editor-in-chief of Naturally Danny Seo demonstrates all-new recipes on Tuesday, January 25 at 3:30 p.m. followed by a book signing of his new book Naturally Delicious Dinners.Two Las Vegas Market webinars offer additional pre-market educational opportunities. Interior design business coach Melissa Galt leads “Creating Profitable Client Expectations Every Time” with a step-by-step guide to clear and accurate expectations for clients on Wednesday, January 12 at 1:00pm PST. IMC Buyer Services Team Lead JD Whitehead shares helpful hints for a successful market experience in “First Time Buyer Orientation – Winter2022” on Tuesday, January 18 at 1:00pm PST.West Coast Programming PresentationsLas Vegas Market presents west coast editions of three programs that premiere at Atlanta Market in Winter 2022. JuniperMarket will explore how the right tools can simplify wholesale buying in “Bringing Your Business Digital – It’s Easier Than You Think” on Sunday, January 23 at 3 p.m. “In the Kitchen with Mary Ann Esposito” features the creator and host of the nationally televised PBS Series Ciao Italia – celebrating its 30th anniversary – discussing cooking tips and insights to her illustrious career while sampling of one of her classic regional Italian recipes followed by a book signing on Monday, January 24 at 3 p.m. Gourmet Catalog hosts the “GC Buying Group Industry Reception” on Monday, January 24 at 4:30 p.m. for all housewares buyers.Industry Organizations Present Comprehensive ProgrammingLas Vegas Market also is partnering with seven leading trade organizations and special project organizers – California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Fair Trade Federation (FTF), Home Furnishings Association, Museum Store Association (MSA), The Kaleidoscope Project and Zoo, Aquarium & Garden Buyers Group (ZAG) – to present a series of live programming for the Winter 2022 market.The Home Furnishings Association hosts 12 seminars over three days during Las Vegas Market on current events, marketing, sales management, visual merchandising, in-store services and business risks. “COVID and the Ecommerce Reality Check” on Sunday, January 23 at 9 a.m. explores the customer journey and the pandemic-inspired leap forward in consumers’ website expectations. “Analyzing the Modern Furniture Shopper” on Sunday, January 23 at 10:30 a.m. presents insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed furniture shoppers and how retailers can interpret these changes. “Learn How to Manage Your Customer Experience” on Sunday, January 23 at 1 p.m. teaches proven tactics, processes, and technology that can help with the customer experience. “What Will Digital Marketing Look Like in 2022?” on Sunday, January 23 at 2:30 p.m. explores new digital marketing tools with examples of how retailers can use them. “Creating Profit Without Growth, It’s Not Impossible” on Sunday, January 23 at 4 p.m. teaches retailers to focus on profitability and efficiency through a series of case studies. “What It Takes to Build a Trusted Home Delivery Program” on Monday, January 24 at 9 a.m. reviews current home delivery trends and the consumer buying journey from the initial advertisement to merchandise delivery. “Tuning in to Connected TV & OTT Advertising for Big Results” on Monday, January 24 at 10:30 a.m. presents a practical perspective on Connected TV (CTV) along with real-world examples of how to put it to work, track its results and make the most of ad-media spend. “Productivity Hacks That Take Your Digital Marketing to the Next Level” on Monday, January 24 at 1 p.m. shares tips for making marketing work more efficiently. “Sales Management Excellence: How to Get the Most from Your Professionals” on Monday, January 24 at 2:30 p.m. presents specific steps for becoming an exceptional sales manager and getting the most from the sales team – while having fun and celebrating great results. “How to Get the Best Results from Your Sales Event” on Monday, January 24 at 4 p.m. focuses on choosing the appropriate platform and partner for sales events. “Visual Merchandising as a Competitive Advantage: Top 10 Ways to Master Omnichannel Commerce” on Tuesday, January 25 at 9 a.m. presents ten practical tips to attract consumers to the store and ‘add to cart’ button. “Everything You’d Like to Know About Captive Reinsurance Furniture Protection Programs” on Tuesday, January 25 at 10:30 a.m. examines some of the biggest risks facing businesses today. Sessions are offered at no cost and are open to all Las Vegas Market attendees.The Kaleidoscope Project, a Designer Showhouse venture which showcases the diverse talent within the creative design industry, is the subject of three fast-paced discussions moderated by Jane Dagmi, editor of Designers Today, on Tuesday, January 25. “The Kaleidoscope Project- Furniture & Lighting Selection Process for a Showhouse and a Client” features Rydhima Brar of R/terior Studio in Los Angeles; Iantha Carley of Iantha Carley Interiors in Silver Spring, MD; Doreen Chambers of Doreen Chambers Interiors in New York; Denise Gordon of Austin Gray Design Group in New York; and Nikki Njeri Klugh of Nikki Njeri Klugh in Chula Vista, CA, in conversation about the furniture and lighting selection process each had for the showhouse and how they select for clients at 10:30 a.m. “The Kaleidoscope Project – The Importance of Sustainable Design and What Defines It” features Everick Brown of Everick Brown Design in New York; Nile Johnson of Nile Johnson Interior Design in Philadelphia; Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas of Interiors by Design in Silver Spring, MD; Virginia Toledo of Toledo Geller in Franklin Lakes, NJ; and Shawna Underwood of Shawna Underwood Interior Design in Washington, DC, in an informative and relevant discussion about the importance of sustainable design at 11:10 a.m. “The Kaleidoscope Project – The Impact & What’s Next” features Brown, Brar, Carley, Chambers, Gordon, Johnson, Klugh, Rojas, Toledo and Underwood plus Lisa Walker Brown of Everick Brown Design in New York and The Kaleidoscope Project co-founder Amy Lynn Schwartzbard discussing the impact of The Kaleidoscope Project within the industry, in general and what’s next at 11:50 a.m. Immediately following the sessions, market attendees are invited to mix and mingle with the designers at “The Kaleidoscope Project- Meet & Greet Reception.”In collaboration with Fair Trade Federation (FTF), Museum Store Association (MSA), and Zoo, Aquarium & Garden Buyers Group (ZAG), Las Vegas Market presents “Sustainable and Ethical Practices for Non-Profit Retail,” a discussion that will focus on challenges, best practices and solutions in non-profit retail operations on Tuesday, January 25 at 10 a.m. Immediately before the session, existing and prospective association members, buyers and vendors are invited to gather for a complimentary breakfast and networking at the “Non-Profit Retail Networking Breakfast” at 8:30 a.m.The California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) hosts two events at Las Vegas Market. “ASID Industry Partner Open House” on Sunday, January 23 at 3 p.m. is a guided tour of ASID’s industry partner showrooms at World Market Center Las Vegas. Design students are invited to learn about Las Vegas Market and designers are invited to meet ASID Industry Partners and learn about their trade programs at the day-long ASID’s Student Reception & Tour beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26. Included in the day is a breakfast reception, “Intro to Market” orientation presented by the Las Vegas Design Center and “What Designers Need to Know to Make the Most of Market” with tips for attending the biggest furniture show in the West followed by a guided tour of Las Vegas Market with Jamie Stringham of Interior Dynamics in Las Vegas. RSVP is required at https://asidmarkettour2021.eventbrite.com.The full list of market events is available at https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/Explore/Events-and-Seminars.Las Vegas Market is the leading home furnishings and gift market in the western U.S., presenting thousands of furniture, home décor and gift resources in an unrivaled market destination. Its diverse product offerings allow for cross-category commerce among these industries. The next Las Vegas Market runs January 23-27, 2022, at World Market Center Las Vegas. Registration is open now at LasVegasMarket.About International Market Centers: International Market Centers (IMC) serves as the center of commerce for the wholesale furniture, gift, home decor and apparel industries. With more than 20 million square feet of premium wholesale showroom space in High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and Atlanta, IMC has more than 60 years of relationships and experience creating scalable business platforms for wholesale commerce. With the launch of Juniper, a fully integrated omnichannel B2B commerce solution and multiline B2B e-commerce marketplace empowering buyers and sellers to better manage and grow their business at markets and year-round, IMC now provides the only omnichannel sales and marketing platform that seamlessly connects physical and digital wholesale commerce. For more information, visit www.imcenters.com. To view all Press Releases, please go here Las Vegas Market Media Contacts:Chelsea Peabody Bohannon, 404.220.2141or [email protected] Steel, 203.340.9251 or [email protected] [...] Read more...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Body Bliss™ Intentional Aromatherapy® Wins Favorite Private Label Line in American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards Arizona-based Natural Products Manufacturer Recognized in SIX Categories Cottonwood, Ariz. (November 16, 2021)— The Body Bliss™ Intentional Aromatherapy® team is pleased to announce that the company has been recognized with Favorite Private Label Line in the 2021 American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards. The Arizona-based natural products manufacturer was also a finalist in FIVE categories, including Favorite Aromatherapy, CBD line, Body Care and Natural Line and Ayurvedic Line. The American Spa Professional’s Choice Awards are voted on by spa professionals and magazine readers. Thousands of key decision-makers from destination spas, day spas, medical spas and resort spas around the world share their picks during the voting process. “We are grateful to readers of American Spa magazine for this acknowledgment,” said owners Pam Sculthorp and Jennifer Rivera. “For the past two decades, Body Bliss has been creating solutions for spas and resort partners. Our custom blending and creation of signature scents and therapeutic body treatments—from luxury hotel room and locker room amenities to successful retail programs, has been the spa industry’s best kept secret. To be recognized in SIX categories is proof that Body Bliss is now recognized industry-wide for the exceptional quality of our artisan handcrafted products and the creation of innovative, results-oriented aromatherapy solutions.” Body Bliss’ specialty is the creation of signature products for our resort partners integrating indigenous ingredients from their unique locales. Working closely with the general manager and spa director, Body Bliss can create a thread of wellness throughout the entire property. An example is Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. Body Bliss collaborated on bespoke resort amenities, spa back bar, and retail products based on their signature blood orange aromatherapy scent, a perfect representation of the area, as blood orange trees surround the property. About Body Bliss™ Intentional Aromatherapy® Arizona-based Body Bliss™ Intentional Aromatherapy® is a leading manufacturer of natural and therapeutic aromatherapy spa products. Prestigious resort partners like Canyon Ranch, Four Seasons, Hyatt, Miraval, Montage and The Ritz Carlton count on Body Bliss for a wide range of spa solutions. Body Bliss sources raw essential oils and botanicals from around the globe and in our “backyard” in the Southwestern desert. All handcrafted Body Bliss™ products are made in the USA with organic and wild crafted ingredients, Non-GMO, and free of artificial color, fragrance, parabens and sulfates. www.bodybliss.com ### General Contact: Pam Sculthorp, CEO Body Bliss [email protected] Media Contact: Nancy Griffin, principal Contento Marketing Group [email protected] 415.987.0012 [...] Read more...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Fred Jones, PBFC Counsel 916-768-6060 cell, 530-887-9944  [email protected] Eric Taylor Named Board Chair and CEO of the Professional Beauty Federation Salon Republic Founder and CEO to Take Over the Reins to Guide the Beauty Federation into its Next Chapter October 18, 2021 — Sacramento, CA — The Professional Beauty Federation is pleased to announce Salon Republic founder, Eric Taylor, has been named Board Chair and CEO. In his new role, Taylor will be responsible for driving the beauty/barbering association’s growth, expanding the breadth and scope of its advocacy on behalf of beauty professionals, establishment owners and other industry stakeholders, and deepening the Beauty Federation’s relationships within the industry. Taylor’s Salon Republic was the first studio-concept salon in California, the largest beauty and barbering economy in the nation.  His first site was opened in Southern California in 2000, and now Salon Republic has over 22 locations in four states.  Taylor aims to bring his entrepreneurial spirit to the Beauty Federation, as the trade association embarks on a number of new initiatives to serve its growing membership and continue to build its influence and stature among industry professionals, policymakers, regulators and the general public. Taylor is looking forward to taking the PBFC to a new level, stating: “The beauty industry has been good to me, and I want to give back.  The PBFC’s mission is simple and one that I have been committed to since beginning Salon Republic, namely: raising the professional tide to lift the livelihoods and businesses of everyone in the barbering and beauty sector.” Taylor will set out to expand the benefits of joining the Professional Beauty Federation for hairstylists, barbers, nail techs, estheticians and other beauty professionals. He will lead the vision, strategy and expansion of education initiatives both in-person and virtual, while informing our elected and regulatory officials, as well as the general public, about the vibrant, honorable and indispensable nature of our trade. Taylor and his Board colleagues will lead the Beauty Federation team and membership to reach a stronger level of advocacy for the critical issues facing the beauty industry now and in the future, especially as the industry recovers from the devastating impacts of the Covid pandemic. PBFC Founder and former Board Chair, Bob Gross, welcomed Eric into his new leadership role, affirming “Eric’s enthusiasm and can-do attitude, as well as the respect and connections he’s earned and developed in our industry, will give an immediate and sustaining boost to the PBFC mission and help lift the lives of all whom we serve.” Fellow PBFC Founder and President and Chair Emeritus, Ted Nelson, added: “Eric’s thoughtful demeanor and acquired insights will well serve our beloved industry in his new servant-leader capacity.  Eric will build upon our record of accomplishments, developed over the past two decades, propelling the PBFC to the next level of success and influence.” The Professional Beauty Federation has served California beauty industry since 1999, stepping up its profile in a big way during the Covid lockdowns, defending industry professionals from their devastating impacts.  The PBFC filed a series of federal lawsuits against the unjustified statewide lockdowns of our safe salons, spas and shops, as well as spearheaded a statewide grassroots and media-focused demonstrations campaign that successfully pressured Governor Newsom into reopening our safe skin, hair and nails shops.  To help get our industry professionals back on their feet, the PBFC has assisted over 10,000 beauty professionals obtain the 100% forgivable federal PPP loans (and continues to work with each of them through the forgiveness process). The Federation has now turned its efforts to leading a significant, nationwide campaign to get more stimulus money for hard-hit salon owners by creating a seamless, online/telephonic service that guides employers through the complexities of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC). The Employee Retention Credit was launched by the federal government in 2020, but recent changes in the law have expanded eligibility to many businesses that previously did not qualify, including those salons that have already received a PPP loan. The Beauty Federation just helped a Fantastic Sam’s franchise owner qualify for over $180,000 in ERC payments. The owner had no idea he was entitled to these funds, having been assured by his trusted accountant he didn’t qualify; nor did he know how to amend his quarterly 941s to apply retroactively, so the Beauty Federation team provided a turnkey solution, doing all of the paperwork and filings on his behalf.  For more information on how industry employers can apply: www.federationplans.com/ERC About PBFC The PBFC is a nonprofit trade association that was formed in 1999 to give voice to the over 600,000 licensed barbering/beauty professionals in California and to raise the professionalism of everyone earning their living in this ever-evolving economic sector.  While their mission has never changed, their scope of representation has expanded in recent months, as they blazed the reopening trail for all Personal Care professionals through two successive federal lawsuits against the California Governor, a coordinated, statewide #OpenSalonsNow grassroots campaign and most recently with their nationwide PPP and now ERC assistance programs. 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Since 2012, Smartwaiver has offered the most trusted solution for digital liability waivers. Smartwaiver takes your liability waivers and turns them into customizable, digital smart waivers that you can easily share with your guests via website, email, SMS text, and more. We Just Got Better! As software leaders in the wellness industry, Smartwaiver and Mindbody share a commitment to providing smart, secure, and efficient tools that help our customers streamline their businesses. To better serve our clients in the wellness industry, we’ve integrated with Mindbody Online. This means: Less time creating new user profilesYou get the right information every timeFewer clerical errors In a few easy steps, you can sync your MBO account to your Smartwaiver account and start collecting digital liability waivers and creating new user profiles in minutes. What Next? If you’re an existing MBO user, try Smartwaiver for free and see for yourself why over 13,000 customers trust Smartwaiver with their liability waivers. Learn more about the Smartwaiver + Mindbody integration by visiting us online. click here to learn more [...] Read more...
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Allan chats with Vanessa Kuykendall from Market Defense for part 2!  Vanessa shares her insights and expertise in everything Amazon and selling on Amazon! Check out marketdefense.com Get it on: iTunesPodbeanSpotify [...] Read more...
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Vista, California (August 25, 2021) – TARA® Spa Therapy, a leader and innovator in the spa and wellness industry for over 25 years, proudly announced the launch of its newwebsite, taraspatherapy.com. A completely updated design, and a wide range of new functionalities are featured to showcase the beautiful selection of newly re-branded TARA products. The launch celebration invites customers to shop and receive a 15% Welcome Discount and Free Shipping over $50 when visiting the new site. High-Speed Intuitive Navigation, Improved Search Capability, and Stock Availability The new TARA Spa Therapy website provides a host of improved functionality including high-speed, intuitive navigation, improved search capability that makes it easy for the customer to find the perfect product to match their needs. The website also offers stock visibility with back-in-stock notifications, access to order history, and return requests to enhance the customer experience. B2B integration is being developed to support spas and resort businesses in their product information and ordering needs.Inspiring Self Care Practice and Wellness LifestyleThe new website boosts visibility and makes the TARA® brand more accessible to a larger audience. The TARA wellness lifestyle brand features organic holistic face, body and hair care products which inspire self-care rituals, balanced well-being, and healthy lifestyle choices. For years, TARA’s pure and effective products have been used loyally byworld-class spas, and now they are more easily available for spa rituals at home. “Now, more than ever before, maintaining and sustaining vital well-being is essential. Wellness lifestyle programs and self-care rituals must be at the core of our daily practice. And TARA Spa Therapy guides users on this path,” says Tara Grodjesk, Founder and President of TARA Spa Therapy.  Visit Our New Website About TARA Spa Therapy Tara Spa Therapy (“TST”) has been at the forefront of Wellness in the spa industry for over 25 years, designing spa concepts, treatment programs and offering a comprehensive range of therapeutically effective products to resorts and spas. TARA products contain high percentages of organic ingredients, and are free of synthetic fragrances, artificial dyes, and parabens. They are Vegan, Gluten-Free and Cruelty Free. The TST production and distribution facility operates on solar power. TST has been awarded for its plastic reduction initiatives, and as co-founder of Green Spa Network, is recognized in the industry as a leader in green and sustainable practices.  [...] Read more...
SAN ANTONIO (August 26, 2021) – Massage Heights, a U.S. and Canadian spa franchise brand, offering high-quality massage, skincare and wellness services, is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran, CG Funk, to their leadership team in the role of Senior Vice President of Culture and Industry Relations.Funk comes to Massage Heights with over 25 years of experience in the spa, beauty and franchise industries. Her experience includes executive leadership, franchising, public relations, employee acquisition and development, product and service development, training and learning, school administration, teaching and motivational speaking. “Massage therapists and estheticians are the heart of our brand and having someone who can steer the recruitment and retention strategies to enhance the culture of Massage Heights is paramount to our success. I’m confident having a leader of CG’s caliber will prove to greatly impact our growth and sustainability,” said Susan Boresow, President and CEO of Massage Heights. “CG brings a passion for the massage and spa industry that is unmatched, with vast knowledge and experience which will key in shaping the future of Massage Heights.” Prior to joining Massage Heights, Funk operated a boutique spa consulting business, working with companies in the wellness, spa and beauty sectors.Before this, Funk was the Vice President of Industry Relations and Product Development for Massage Envy Franchising overseeing operations standards and procedures, product and service development, vendor relations, franchisee development and training, employee engagement and public relations outreach within the beauty, wellness and spa industries. She also played a key role in three brand acquisition sales during her ten-year tenure. “First and foremost, I am a massage therapist and have held a license to practice for 30 years. I hold a deep belief in the healing power of therapeutic touch provided through massage and skincare services. I greatly respect the work of massage therapists and estheticians and know that, through their skilled hands and compassionate hearts, they make a difference every day in health and well-being of our guests,” said Funk. “I am so honored to be joining the Massage Heights leadership team and look forward to working with the national office and franchisees to create a profitable and positive future.”In her new role, Funk will lead the efforts and planning of company-wide strategies and programs relating to recruiting, retention and promoting a positive and rewarding employee culture to support the Massage Heights brand, its franchisees and their staff.By leveraging partnerships with leading organizations, initiatives and experts in the field, Funk and the Massage Heights team have their sights set on restructuring the narrative surrounding a career in the spa and wellness industry and seeing the franchises grow to new levels and new markets along the way.About Massage HeightsMassage Heights is a family-owned massage and wellness franchise dedicated to elevating the lives of others by providing Members and Guests with professional, affordable and resort-quality massage, skincare and wellness services. Since its founding in 2004, Massage Heights has grown from a single Retreat in San Antonio, Texas, to over 120 Retreat locations across the U.S. and Canada. For more information about Massage Heights and its franchise opportunities, please visit MassageHeightsFranchise.com. ### [...] Read more...
Atlanta, Ga. (August 31, 2021) Founding partners Ilana Alberico and Christina Stratton are pleased to announce ISM Spa continues to grow with the addition of two iconic properties in Florida and Texas. ISM is management firm of record at the Spa at Orlando World Center Marriott®, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, and the new Desert Spirit Spa at Hotel Paso Del Norte in El Paso, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Hotel Paso Del Norte, originally built in 1912 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is owned by Meyers Group and managed by Greenwood Hospitality. ISM currently manages 15 spas across 6 states, with exciting new developments on the way. “We are thrilled these iconic properties have entrusted us to operate their spa. ISM is not the biggest management company, but we are known for our innovation and a corporate culture that attracts the industry’s biggest talent,” says Christina Stratton, Founding Partner and Chief Creative Officer. “ISM manages multiple Marriott-affiliated spas around the country, and these properties are huge ‘feathers in our cap.’ Orlando World Center is the largest property in the Marriott portfolio and spa is one of the many amazing amenities attracting their guests year after year.  In El Paso, we were blessed to be involved in every step of the process from concept to opening Desert Spirit Spa. It was special to pay tribute to Hotel Paso Del Norte’s rich history.” Desert Spirit Spa is located on the hotel’s exclusive 10th-floor, featuring customized treatments alongside breathtaking views. ISM provided the ownership with spa design and brand consulting at the inception of Desert Spirit Spa, and pre-opening services to the management company and hotel leadership. The customized treatment selection is powered by ISM’s partner Spa Space App, which matches therapists directly with guests whose needs and preferences will benefit from their service. “Landing these exciting new properties is proof that ISM’s model is working for our hotel and resort partners, spa therapists, and guests. The key to our long-standing relationships is trust and flexibility. We have a proven track record to execute a spa operation that is profitable, sustainable and on-brand, and are also known for ‘pushing the envelope’ with innovation,” says ISM’s Vice President of Operations Raye Vogler, who opened Desert Spirit Spa and oversees many of the spas in the ISM portfolio. About ISM Spa ISM Spa is a boutique spa and wellness firm that partners with select residential and resort properties. ISM Spa is focused on creating positive lasting relationships with our clients by building branded spas that offer unsurpassed service, impressive results, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement. ISM Spa is built on a foundation of expert spa operators and designers who understand how to integrate a brand concept into intelligent design and service standards ultimately providing the critical management link between the spa brand and the hospitality company. ### General Contact: Pam Bauer, VP Sales & Marketing ISM Spa [email protected] 850-443-2453 Media Contact: Nancy Griffin, Principal Contento Marketing [email protected] 415.987.0012 [...] Read more...
Allan chats with Dorothy Belshaw from International Market Centers! Check out https://www.imcenters.com/ Get it on: iTunesPodbeanSpotify [...] Read more...
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Legacy brand and leading innovator since 1871, Columbia Skincare has 150-years of healing history For Immediate Release:Bronxville, New YorkJuly 19, 2021Contact: Steven Rosenfeld • 914-337-5131srosenfeld@columbiaskincare.comwww.columbiaskincare.com.During the span of a century and a half, The F.C. Sturtevant Company has introduced an iconic antiseptic powder which prevented and cured skin irritations on millions of people and developed the first topical treatments for acne, contact dermatitis, and in aiding the renewal of skin tissue using fermented bacteria. “These products continue to meet the highest efficacious standards of our founder, Francis Crayton Sturtevant,” observed CEO Steven Rosenfeld.” For the past 150 years our focus has remained on innovating skincare products under the Columbia SkinCare brand that promote healthy, beautiful skin.” “We have always approached skincare believing that nature holds the best medicine. That belief, in conjunction with an unprecedented 150 years of skin science and research, gives us a unique advantage in our campaign for healthy skin,” stated Dr. James B. Ryan, Vice-President of product development.Today, Columbia SkinCare is a trusted voice that respects the intelligence of its customers. Sometimes a little wry. Sometimes even a bit mischievous . Confident and sure in ourselves and the results we deliver to our customers. Always respectful of our customers desire for healthy, beautiful skin and the investment they make in it. “Our Company has succeeded for a century and a half  by combining nature’s best curative ingredients with our unsurpassed scientific knowledge and research to innovate products that just simply work,” said Mr. Rosenfeld.  “It doesn’t sound very exciting, until you’ve tried them,” he added. As the Company looks to the future, they see a paradigm change occurring within the skincare industry and medical innovation in general based on the increased use of microbiology,  biotechnology, and AI  in product development. “We plan to have an active role in creating a new healthcare paradigm,” said Dr. Ryan.  [...] Read more...
Allan chats with Katherine Wernet from Mindbody/Booker! Check out https://www.mindbodyonline.com/ Get it on: iTunesPodbeanSpotify [...] Read more...
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