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.
For almost ten years now, legislation of the indoor tanning market has been an ongoing scenario in the UK. What I find interesting is that England has a strong commitment to self-regulation,... Read more
Social media has rapidly become an important part of business if not personal lives. Just a few years ago, Facebook was the online playground of the under-25s and success for Twitter was jus... Read more
As I turn my mind to preparing for my summer vacation, it occurs to me that I will soon be sharing pool-side loungers with sun-worshippers from around Europe and quite possibly further afiel... Read more
After more than 30 years in the indoor tanning industry, I still find it incredibly refreshing to encounter new experiences and new ideas. I am extremely proud to be part of a company that r... Read more
A recent press release generated by anti-tanning bed protagonists, Cancer Research UK (CRUK), has caused yet another ripple of resentment amongst the UK’s indoor tanning community. In what I... Read more
As I write, a palpable excitement is circulating the office, emanating from the many decisions and preparations taking place for our attendance at an upcoming and brand-new trade event. In t... Read more
I have an extreme aversion to people who position themselves as experts on a topic when in reality, they know very little indeed. Easy to spot, these individuals, or indeed organisations, wh... Read more
Here we go – it’s that time of year again! With almost pinpoint accuracy, we can predict the moment when the anti-tanning lobby unleashes its annual assault on tanning beds. The usual media... Read more
Whilst it’s still early days as yet, 2014 is already revving up to be an action packed year for the UK’s indoor tanning industry. A taste of some of the highlights since the beginning of the... Read more
Wow! Another year bites the dust! Is it cliché to say that “every year seems to go by faster than the last”? Well, whether it is or not, that’s exactly how I feel about 2013. Just where did... Read more
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