Pulse August 2020 | Page 71

Data Dive THIS MONTH’S FEATURED STAT: 41 percent of respondents said that making guests and staff feel comfortable would be the biggest challenge of reopening, ahead of maintaining social distancing (18 percent) and sourcing/stocking/sanitation materials (18 percent). Turn and Face the Strange Retail Changes Each and every ISPA member currently reopened or planning on reopening soon has—or will—make significant changes to how they operate their retail areas due to COVID-19. Here are a few of the changes already reported by Snapshot Survey respondents: Resource Partner Roundup Several months into the COVID-19 crisis, resource partners have been hit hard: 74.4 percent of respondents indicated that COVID-19 has had a significant impact on their business. Many have used this time to increase their brand awareness through social media (60 percent), digital marketing (62.5 percent) and donations (52.5 percent). Bundling items into at-home kits has been popular, with 35 percent of resource partner respondents indicating they have done that. In open responses, many resource partners relayed that they’ve been working on videos, website overhauls and other ways to address the needs of their spa customers digitally. 74.4% Companies have used this time to build brand awareness through. 60% 62.5% l “No clothing will be out, only displayed on mannequins and guests will not be able to try on any clothing. No testers will be out.” 52.5% l “Customers are asked to shop with a basket and place any touched item in the basket. Any item 35% that they don’t purchase is placed in the UV sterilizer before being returned to the shelf.” l “Clients will need to have a staff person assist with retail. Clients may not touch the products.” Respondents indicated that COVID-19 has had a significant on thier business. SOCIAL MEDIA DIGITAL MARKETING DONATIONS Bundling at home Kits have been Popular. FEATURED IN PULSE Want to see your spa featured in Member Perspectives or Sound Off? Answer the Pulse add-on questions at the end of the monthly Snapshot Survey and a member of the ISPA team may reach out to you about participating in an upcoming story. AUGUST 2020 ■ PULSE 59