In the tanning industry since 1982, Gary is Managing Director of the UK subsidiary of Ergoline, and runs Ergoline Plus, the exclusive distributor for a wide range of sunless products and spray systems. He is also Chairman of the Media Committee for the UK’s Sunbed Association & a European Sunlight Association member.
As I sit here writing, I have to admit my summer vacation is progressively creeping to the front of my mind as it is now just days away. It certainly feels as though it’s been a very long, b... Read more
Last month, voters in the UK faced what was probably the biggest voting decision they ever had to make, well for a generation at least. On June 23, everyone of voting age in the UK had the o... Read more
I truly love this time of year in our industry! There’s just so much activity after the winter slumber; there’s a buzz wherever you may be: in the office, on the road to meetings, in salons... Read more
After nearly 30 years in this industry, I can’t seem to shake off the annual alarm set to remind me of the challenges we still face. Some good news from the other side of the Pond – t... Read more
Recognition of the requirement of properly trained staff has evolved as integral to the success of any professional tanning salon. The first event dedicated to the UK tanning industry... Read more
Would you be surprised to learn that until this year, the UK didn’t have a dedicated event for the indoor tanning industry? And to give some further perspective, there is only one annual eve... Read more
Family is important to me – and I’m not just talking about in my personal life. Over the last two and a half decades, I have had and continue to have the great privilege of working with a nu... Read more
I have been visiting the U.S. for many years, for both business and pleasure – vacations, visits with friends and family – and I hasten to add, almost without exception, spending time with m... Read more
Understanding what your salon guests are looking for and then exceeding their expectations when you deliver are key ingredients for success in business. This is true not just in our industry... Read more
So, that’s it, my friends – summer is officially over. It is strange but true: the weather truly does affect our mood. There’s a general sense of gloom in the air now that the darker evening... Read more
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