Dear Readers, As we ramp up for tan biz primetime, I’m happy to report that in January and the first two weeks of February, numbers at my salon chain were up. “How much?” you may ask. In bot... Read more
Dear Readers, I’m happy to announce that IST Magazine will align with one of the largest organizations and publishers in the country to create an alliance that will change our industry. Over... Read more
Dear Readers, I’m sure you’re all making your list of resolutions – if you’re like me, it includes changes and updates to my salon business model … even after 39 years! As always, your... Read more
Dear Readers, This comment was recently posted on social media by my good friend, Leif Vasstrom, of award-winning lamp manufacturer Supra Brands Group and tanning salon business forum, Tan T... Read more
Dear Readers, For nearly 25 years, IST magazine has dedicated many pages to showcase the latest products from the industry’s top manufacturers – the New Product Preview! Most successful salo... Read more
Dear Readers, It’s time to get geared up for the upcoming season, and the National Tanning Expo is the place to do it! This event will be held on October 22-23 in St. Charles, MO! (See insid... Read more
Dear Readers, We know you’ve all been eagerly awaiting this announcement … it’s time to vote in the 14th Annual Industry Choice Awards! We’ve always been proud to offer this opportunity for... Read more
Dear Readers, Wow! Summer heated up quickly and has flown by just as fast! I hope you’ve been able to keep the “butts in your beds” and are taking time to look at ways to make the next busy... Read more
Dear Readers, Here we are again – the beginning of J.A.S.O.N. – the time of year when those in the tan biz either feel the effects of sluggish salon traffic or are doing okay because they pl... Read more
Dear Readers, I can say one good thing about the weird “sprinter” weather we’ve been having in Michigan: it’s been great for my tanning business! So many salon operators see the calendar tur... Read more
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