Pulse August 2018 | Page 68

SNAPSHOT SURVEY F or the May 2018 ISPA Snapshot Survey, we looked at the state of retail in the spa industry. Snapshot Survey respondents talked about what’s working, what isn’t, which products have been successful and how much growth they’ve seen year-over-year. When asked what incentives spas use to promote retail product sales, the responses were interestingly varied. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING INCENTIVES HAS YOUR SPA USED IN 2018 TO PROMOTE RETAIL PRODUCT SALES? 37% 40% 35% Coupon or discount that can be applied toward a future purchase ALL SPAS DAY SPAS 36% 37% 35% Drawings or giveaways RESORT/HOTEL SPAS 46% Email to customers promoting a specific product and/or discount 51% 42% 76% 66% Free gift with purchase 83% 66% Free product samples with a treatment/service 49% 73% 26% Free product with gift card purchase of a select amount 20% 26% 23% Loyalty program that incentivizes repeat purchase 31% 15% 27% Promotional spa experience package that includes retail products 11% 35% 54% Retail area open house or social event 60% 53% 30% 43% Social media contest 21% 58% Vendor represensative at the spa to promote a specific product/brand Other 46% 64% 5% 6% 5% LOOKING FOR THE COMPLETE FINDINGS OF THIS INTERESTING SURVET? Head to experienceispa.com/research and log in to your member account 66 PULSE ■ August 2018