Is the Business of America Still Business?
When I moved from the United Kingdom to the United States, I certainly assumed so. Yet evidence to the contrary is accumulating. In 2012 Michael Porter stated that maximizing shareholder value can no longer be the sole goal of corporations. At Home, a new innovative direct sales company, has been created from assets of AtHome America. The executives plan to add daily deals to the flagship website. Every person liable to deduct tax at source is required to obtain TAN. It is mandatory to quote TAN in all TCS or TDS transactions. Individuals can apply for TAN number online and offline.
Tanning Industry in America
Is the tanning business still popular in America? There are 7,052 tanning salons in the US as of 2022, a decline of -1.9% from 2021. Approximately 7.8 million adults still engage in indoor tanning, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. When Tan & Tone America closed, abandoned equipment and 300 tanning beds are hitting the auction block now.
Which state has the most tanning beds?
Florida, ‘the Sunshine State,’ has more tanning beds than McDonald’s restaurants. A tanned complexion wasn’t always preferred. Researchers found Florida has over 1,200 tanning facilities, nearly 900 McDonald’s, and about 700 CVS stores. There is one tanning salon per 15,000 state residents, approximately one every 50 square miles.
Tanning Bed Usage by Age Group
What age group uses tanning beds the most? Historically, pale skin was the ideal. Despite health risks, people still use tanning beds today, just as dangerous whitening agents were applied in the past. The overall prevalence of indoor tanning is highest among adults aged 18–25 years, among women, and among whites.
Insights on Tanning Bed Use
Research indicates that the intensity of ultraviolet radiation from tanning beds makes it more dangerous. Both UVA and UVB rays damage skin and can cause skin cancer. When asked about their reasons for using tanning beds, users most commonly said they wanted to relax, look more attractive, and tan in advance for the holidays.