OCTOBER 2015
October is...
Positive Change Continues
in the Second Quarter of 2015
The monthly ISPA Snapshot Survey provides ISPA members the opportunity to
participate in and access useable and relevant industry research. In the latest
quarterly report, survey respondents offered a closer look at their business performance from April 1 through June 30.
Overall, the results were very positive. Compared to the second quarter of
2014, the majority of respondents (74 percent) confirmed that they have seen
growth in gross revenue. In terms of gross profit, spa respondents (71 percent)
and resource partners (71 percent) have respectively seen a positive change.
The increase in numbers is further reflected in the number of spa visits, with
62 percent of spas reporting an increase in the number of spa visits in the second
quarter this year compared to the same period in 2014.
Perhaps the most encouraging long-term sign that spa owners are confident
about the future was reflected in the workforce numbers. Across day and
resort/hotel spas, 37 percent added new positions while 43 percent filled vacant
positions. Only two percent laid-off staff and implemented a hiring freeze. A
strong employment market is a key confidence indicator, reflecting a continued
growth in the spa industry.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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National Diabetes Month (U.S.)
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Eczema Awareness Month
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National Cosmetology Month (U.S.)
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World Vegetarian Day
September Snapshot Survey
results are released
Columbus Day
(Dia de la Raza, Discovery Day)
October Snapshot Survey opens
Last day to participate in the
2015 ISPA Auction online bidding
2015 ISPA Conference & Expo
registration (12 – 8 pm PT)
2015 ISPA Certified Spa Supervisor
(CSS) Study Group (1 – 2 pm)
2015 ISPA Certified Spa Supervisor
(CSS) Exam (2 – 4 pm)
Conference Orientation (3 – 4 pm)
Ruth Stricker’s Wise Voices
(4:30 – 6 pm)
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Evaluate Your Life Day (U.S.)
2015 ISPA
Conference & Expo
Farewell Party
at LIGHT Nightclub
Last day to participate in October
Snapshot Survey
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and participate in the survey.
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October 2015
Results from the October Snapshot
Survey are released