Indoor tanning salons nationwide have watched their businesses evolve from niche Health & Beauty sector into the mainstream. With television exposure on reality TV and increasing popularity among young adults tanning is hotter than ever. Indoor Tanning Salons offering UV and "spray" (UV-Free) tanning systems have made getting that "healthy glow" easier than ever.
As a result of this popularity, Tanning Buyers Group has seen rapid expansion over the past two years. With industry consolidation well underway, Tanning Buyers Group membership is seen as a safe haven for independent salons struggling with an evolving market and rising costs.
Providing retailers a way to outsource much of their buying Tanning Buyers Group gives independent indoor tanning salons a way to better focus on front-end management while reducing costs via membership.
Several franchise organizations are gaining speed with large area development deals putting even more pressure on mom and pop retailers. These new players have a strong infrastructure that threatens independent indoor tanning salon viability.
In recent months many new benefits to UV light exposure have been discovered . Whatever the case may be indoor tanning salons are not likely to go away as popularity is at an all time high.
