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Aug 27, 2008

September 2008

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AQUA Choice Award
Dr. Spa's translucent and transcendent acrylic hot tub.

Covering Costs
New pool starts are down, but automatic cover sales are up.

Chemical Interactions
How to sell more to your customers? Just listen.

Make Your Way to Monterey
A preview of the 2008 P.I.E. Show.

Inside, Outside
Bring in the pros to take the indoors beyond the paned glass.

Game Theory
The family that plays together...

Back to School
The editor's column.

Don't Feel Like It?
Don't feel like making the effort? Do it anyway.

Getting Paid
Slow collections cost you more than you think.

I Didn't Marry This Job
Getting employees to fall in love with their jobs.

Fountain Head
Upselling (and upscaling) with vertical water features.

Waterfront
Newsworthy observations from the world of spas and pools.

In the News
What's happening in the spa and pool industry.

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Outdoor Living

The Pool & Hot Tub Industry in 2024: Navigating a Year of Fluctuations and Future Focus

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

Despite headwinds, the pool and hot tub industry weathered 2024 with resilience and cautious optimism. We present a full report, made possible by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) Quarterly Pulse Survey.

Business Operations

2025 State of the Industry: Retail Report

Dive into the 2025 State of the Industry Retail Report to see how businesses are adapting, innovating, and preparing for the year ahead.

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Semi-Inground Success

A semi-inground pool offered the perfect solution for this sloped backyard.

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