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- New nautical-themed Ritz-Carlton spa to launch in L.A.
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, next month will unveil Spa Nautica, a nautical-themed spa that features couples rooms, a full nail salon, and outdoor treatments in warm months. The spa also features a menu of locally sourced, organic foods prepared by an on-staff chef as well as facials and other treatments that use organic products. Luxury Travel Advisor
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- Starwood Hotels & Resorts unveils new Fiji day spa
Starwood Hotels & Resorts' The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa has launched Fiji's biggest day spa, a center for holistic healing. The Heavenly Spa features hydrotherapy in many forms -- from jet or outdoor showers to a lap pool -- along with healthy foods, training in yoga and meditation, and massage and other spa treatments. SpaOpportunities.com
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- Outlook may brighten for Canadian cosmetics trade
While economic challenges have slowed revenue growth at Canadian cosmetics companies over the last five years, a report from IBISWorld indicates the future should be brighter. Revenue over the next five years is expected to improve even over last year's 2.9% growth, compared with the 0.7% a year manufacturers saw in the last five years, the report said. CosmeticsDesign.com
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- Study: Use emotional appeal to boost beauty sales
Beauty brands can increase sales by making a stronger emotional connection to the potential customer, research shows. "If you don't have a handle on the emotional side of the purchase and engagement process, you might as well spend your marketing budget on coupons and promotions," said Robert Passikoff, president of Brand Keys. Skin Inc. magazine
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- Relating to workers who are older than you are
Managing employees who are older than you are can be intimidating, but don't make the mistakes of assuming your workers know more or less than they do, that they don't respect your authority or that you can't relate to them. Getting to know them personally will help you see what motivates them, and you might find that you have more in common than you think. TheDailyMuse.com
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- Do's and don'ts in treating heart-disease patients
When providing spa services to patients with heart conditions, knowledge of the body and the condition is key, experts say. Massage therapists shouldn't put pressure on the chest and shouldn't treat the client daily. Saunas and cold therapies are out, but lukewarm baths that incorporate aromatherapy are fine. Some skin care treatments can aggravate heart conditions, especially chest and abdominal exfoliation. DAYSPA magazine
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- Millennials report highest stress levels
While stress for Americans is getting better, those ages 18 to 33 report the highest stress levels, often citing worries about work and money, a survey by Harris Interactive finds. “Millennials are growing up at a tough time. ... The economy collapsed just as many of them were getting out of college and coming of age -- that does lead to a greater sense of stress,” says Mike Hais, co-author of "Millennial Momentum." Time.com
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