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: Suffolk, VA Number of Stores: 1 Years in Business: 9 Owner: Jane & Mike Castello Staff: 5 Tanning Units: 12 (Ergoline & Soltron) Tanning Levels: 5 Lotion Brands: Designer S... Read more
Under siege at the Federal and state levels, the indoor tanning industry remains unsure of its approach to fighting proposed under-18 tanning bans. Is it best to accept teen tanning bans as... Read more
Due to the hardworking efforts of the Indoor Tanning Association, many important questions regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s reclassification of sunlamps and tanning systems... Read more
Location: Kenai, AK Number of Stores: 1 Years in Business: 1 Owner: Jenny Dickinson Staff: 4 Tanning Units: 8 (TanAmerica) Tanning Levels: 3 Lotions: Australian Gold, Designer Skin, ... Read more
There are still many positive things happening in indoor tanning for everyone here to enjoy. Take for example, the steady number of people who are following their dreams of opening and opera... Read more
If ya’ll wanna know ’bout success, talk to a redneck. He’ll tell it to ya straight, without any of that fancy mumbo jumbo some of those city slickers use. As Sales Manager for industry-leadi... Read more
Location: Lodi, WI Number of Stores: 1 Years in Business: 1.6 years Owners: Stephanie Manley & Dan Kessenich Staff: 3 Tanning Units: 6 Tanning Levels: 2 Lotions: Australian Gold, Des... Read more
The tanning industry is changing, and the industry’s leading convention – the National Tanning Expo in St. Louis – is changing with it. If you’re a tanning professional who wants to stay ahe... Read more
The indoor tanning industry is an enjoyable one, with many positive things for everyone to enjoy. For example, more and more people are following their dreams of opening and operating tannin... Read more
Repent! For the end of your salon is near … if you’re committing any of the seven deadly summer sins, that is. We’re talking about the mistakes made by salon owners who go into “panic mode”... Read more
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