August, 2018 – Spas are now a $17.5 billion industry in the United States, but continued growth depends on staying up-to-date on emerging trends, research and technologies. It is for this reason that spa and salon professionals, business owners, and industry members are invited to attend the annual Repêchage Champagne Power Lunch, the premier annual motivational and educational networking event at Repêchage headquarters in Secaucus, NJ on Monday, December 3, 2018.
This year’s Power Lunch will focus on providing insights to create continued growth and increased success for 2019 with presentations from top experts in the salon and spa industry!
“Sugar & Spice Up Your Spa Business”
Lydia Sarfati is the Founder and CEO of Repêchage, the first company to bring seaweed-based skincare treatments and cosmetics to the U.S market. Ms. Sarfati is an international industry leader, serves as Chairman of CIDESCO Section U.S.A, and is the developer of the world-renowned Repêchage® Four-Layer® Facial. Today, together with her husband David Sarfati, Co-Founder and COO, Sarfati oversees a 50,000 square foot manufacturing, research, development and training facility in Secaucus, NJ. All Repêchage professional products and treatments are made in the United States, and are sold in over 40 countries worldwide. Lydia was granted the ICMAD’s Cosmetic Entrepreneur Award for Leadership, and received the prestigious Chevalerie “Knight Award” by Intercoiffure Mondial, the first and only skin care professional to be recognized by the organization for outstanding contributions to the industry.
“A Window into the Consumer Mind”
Dr. Leon Alexander is a retail psychologist, futurist and thought provoker who came into the industry as a hairdresser, spending ten years with Vidal Sassoon where he worked his way up to general manager. Alexander ultimately acquired 320 salons in Europe as well as a Ph. D. in Behavioral Psychology. In 2006, Alexander founded Eurisko Design, a comprehensive salon design, distribution and consulting company focused on maximizing the consumer experience and consequently, the salons business profitability.
How to Succeed in a Competitive Market”
Lois Christie is the C.E.O and Founder of Christie & Co. Salon & Spa, an award-winning, 8000 square foot salon which has served as the leading salon and spa in Queens for over 40 years. She is an award-winning beauty industry businesswoman, lecturer, and the first woman President of “Intercoiffure America/Canada”.
“Future Proof: Preparing for Success in an Age of Disruption”
Gordon Miller is CEO of digital community hairbrained.me where he works to empower the professional community by way of inspiring content, engaging education and quality commerce. In real-time, you can find Gordon at beauty shows and brand events where he often teaches social and digital media best practices as well as moderates Influencer panels.
PLUS! Special Q+A with Lydia Sarfati, hosted by Gordon Miller
“Lydia Unplugged: Everything You Always Wanted to Know from the Skin Care Icon. “
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