Barrett KilmerBarrett Kilmer, has been on the editorial staff of AQUA magazine since 2000. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and currently lives in Madison, Wisc.RetailQ&A With Paul PorterPaul Porter runs Premier Pools Management Corporation, a company based in Rancho Cordova, Calif. He's been in the pool business for 23 years, recently shifting his focus ...May 11, 2011HomeNational Water Safety Month Salutes Mothers As First TeachersMay 10, 2011HomeQ&A With John C. MigliaccioJohn and Denise Migliaccio are the owners of a successful retail store in Cranbury, a city in the middle of the Garden State not far from Princeton. In addition to retail, the shop builds pools and services both pools and spas.May 6, 2011RetailState of The Industry Survey: Pool And Spa Retailers Are Bouncing BackA survey of 235 pool and spa retailers shows an industry posting modest but widespread revenue gains compared to 2009, and one with a brighter outlook than it had a year ago. Tempering the mood is some impatience, as retailers continue to wait for financial fundamentals to improve and for buyers to begin spending more, two crucial factors that will determine the industry's health going forward."We have increased our selection of parts and accessories and broadened our market to encompass online sales."The prevailing wisdom among better spa and pool retailers is that bashing the guy on the other side of town hurts the industry as a whole, and often the offender in particular. It's in vogue to treat competitors with class and grace and to quietly and secretly hope you can crush them based on being better.May 5, 2011HomeCPSC, APSP To Hold VGB Training EventsThe APSP, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), will host free VGB training events May 11-12 across the United States.May 5, 2011BuilderTexas Legislative UpdateTwo bills that affect the pool and spa industry in Texas are making their way through senate and house committees in the state capitol in Austin.May 5, 2011RetailQ&A With Spa Dealer Norm CoburnNorm Coburn is the owner of New England Spas in Natick, Mass. AQUA recently called him to ask about one of the secrets to his considerable success — his well-trained sales team.March 29, 2011HomeWest Pool And Spa Show PreviewMarch 28, 2011BuilderThe Warmth Of The SunIndustry vet: Not all solar is the sameFebruary 28, 2011BuilderStrong FinishThese pool refinishers have kept their rollers rolling and trowels trowelling through the recession.February 28, 2011Previous PagePage 17 of 28Next PageTop StoriesBuilder2025 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersThe 2025 Awards of Excellence Silver winners are here! These stunning projects shine a spotlight on what’s possible when creativity meets craftsmanship.BuilderSmall Business With a Big ImpactBuilder2025 Awards of Excellence: Gold WinnersLegislationPump Motors, Heaters, and Controls Face Legislative ChangeSponsored ContentAUTOMATE TO DOMINATE: Meet Your Competitive Edge
