Pulse July 2020 | Page 30

THE PULSE GUIDE TO REOPENING HEALTHY AT HOME: Consumers are generally using this time to become more focused on their health and wellness—and there are indications of increased need for connection as the world reopens. 40% 55% 41% 65% are exercising more BASE: SPA-GOER AND NON-SPA-GOER RESPONDENTS. Exercise Habits Only 11% of respondents are not exercising. 25% are using workout videos from the internet—an opportunity for spas and wellness centers to create meaningful video content. This content will continue to be relevant because consumers may be slow to return to traditional gyms and other shared spaces. are doing more to care for their mental well-being are eating more healthily feel more isolated Spa Routines Demand for mind/body experiences, skin care and manicures/pedicures remained high among spa-goers during the COVID-19 outbreak, with many of them practicing spa routines at home. Expect robust demand for these services once your spa reopens. Spa Routines How are you maintaining your spa routines during the Coronavirus outbreat? Buying Behaviors Some things never change, even when there’s a global pandemic. The majority of respondents indicated that their purchasing behaviors for a variety of spa products hadn’t changed during the outbreak, though respondents were more likely to decrease than increase their purchasing. Here are a few of the highlights: Buying Behaviors How have your buying behaviors for the following products changed during the current crisis? BASE: SPA-GOER RESPONDENTS. BASE: SPA-GOER AND NON-SPA-GOER RESPONDENTS. 26 PULSE ■ JULY 2020