A 14-year industry veteran, John "Ribby" Ribner has written hundreds of articles for IST Magazine and, as Director of Editorial Content, has also helped guide the publication's evolution. Ribby is a graduate of Central Michigan University's journalism program and has brought many years of newspaper reporting experience to his position of Head Writer. He is also the author of three novels, "Legacy of the Bear," "Prophecy of the Bear" and "World So Dark."
Location: Winchester, VA Number of Stores: 1 Years in Business: 18 Owners: Andrea & Melvin Armel Staff: 6 Tanning Units: 27 (ETS Inc., Sun Capsule, SunDash, Sontegra, Sun Vision, Ultrabr... Read more
The 450 salon professionals who entered the “Gateway City” looking for an industry-changing event found it at the 2014 National Tanning Expo! When: October 17-19, 2014 Where: Hyatt Re... Read more
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is at it again with more proposed regulations that are likely to affect salon owners in a big way. The Indoor Tanning Association... Read more
Here was your peak season 2014 at a glance: numbers down, hopes up and change in the air. As is always the case, there’s much more to the story … Tanners were down four percent... Read more
More and more people are following their dreams of opening and operating tanning salons, further strengthening the indoor tanning industry. IST Magazine wishes to recognize these “newbies” w... Read more
Reinvigorated and renewed… this is how members of the Indoor Tanning Association’s Board of Directors feel after their recent meeting. This is good news for tanning salon owners and the indu... Read more
Two years ago, one loyal reader said that was what she wanted to see in the pages of her monthly ist Magazine. With our Tips of the Trade compendium 2014, we’ve delivered for the second year... Read more
For those who love Hempz Triple Moisture Herbal Whipped Body Crème Moisturizer comes two new revolutionary hybrid formulas that provide radiant bronze color with hydration your customers wil... Read more
Location: Mt. Juliet,TN Number of Stores: 1 Years in Business: 8 Owner: Alex & Michele Friedrichsen Staff: 10 Tanning Units: 14 (Ergoline, ETS, KBL, SunCapsule) Tanning Levels: 6 Lotion... Read more
For those clients who want the darkest of the dark, the moment has arrived with Le Moment from Devoted Creations. From the creative minds at lotion giant Devoted Creations comes a lotion tha... Read more
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