More than 50 entrepreneurial women representing high-level participation in Step Up Women's Network (suwn.org) recently gathered at Dermalogica® headquarters in Carson, California to share and learn strategies for success. The entrepreneurs, all "Icon" and "Luminary" members of Step Up, attended an intimate conversation between Dermalogica® Founder, Jane Wurwand, and SUWN CEO, Jenni Luke.

Co-founded by Dana Stallings (Spa Velia), Jim Croghan (The Grand Del Mar), Joanne Berry (Bellus Academy) and Scott Duncan (Spa Gregories), the Spa Connection has manifested into a wildly successful collaboration of event hosting, philanthropic efforts and support of spa industry professionals. The annual Yacht Party set sail this past June with a full to capacity boat of nationwide vendors showcasing products to attendees from…

SpaFinder® Wellness, Inc. announced it has acquired SpaFinder Europe, the leading spa and wellness marketing and gifting resource in Europe. SpaFinder Europe, which was originally a joint venture, will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaFinder Wellness. "SpaFinder Europe has created a popular, localized version of SpaFinder.com, reaching hundreds of thousands of spa and wellness enthusiasts," said Pete Ellis, chairman and CEO of SpaFinder…

Murad® has partnered with Murrieta Day Spa to launch one of the first spas in the nation to upgrade to the elite status of a Murad Inclusive Health Center®, offering complete wellness programs based upon Dr. Murad's revolutionary approach to wellness.

Syneron Medical Ltd. is proud to announce it has received United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for elōs Plus™, a next generation multi-platform system featuring the Company's proprietary elōs technology. The FDA clearance for elōs Plus follows on the recent international launch in Europe and Asia.

Scandle®, LLC announces a new partnership with Natural Buyz Ltd, a New Zealand owned and registered company. Natural Buyz Ltd. will be Scandle's exclusive distributor of Scandle® Body Candles and Scandle® Spa Products in The New Zealand and Australia territories. Scandle® Soy Massage Candles and eco-friendly spa accessories will be made available through Natural Buyz' newly launched website which will serve as a resource for…

Spa Shiki at The Lodge of Four Seasons, located on Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks, has been named the Best Spa Destination by AAA members in the annual AAA Best of the Midwest poll. AAA Midwest Traveler readers voted for their favorite places to visit, eat, and play.

Little Green's Pediatrician Program is the proud recipient of the 2012 ICMAD CITY Award for Best Grass Roots Marketing Program. The program targets pediatrician's offices throughout the country as a way to educate mothers about Little Green's safe and gentle skin and hair care products to use on babies and kids of all ages.