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2023 State of the Industry: Retail Report

We start our month-long SOI coverage with the 2023 Retail Report. While pool and spa dealers remain busy, it appears that the unprecedented demand they have been wrestling with over the past few years is starting to level off.

May 1, 2023

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APSP-14: What It Is and Why It Should Matter to You

The Department of Energy has a critical regulation that could affect those in the hot tub business — what it is and why it matters.

April 11, 2023

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2023 AQUA 100 Winner: Angie's Pool & Spa

All month long, we will be highlighting the winners of this year's AQUA 100. We start with Angie's Pool & Spa: The company has grown from humble beginnings, working out of a van, to a retail powerhouse.

April 11, 2023

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2023 AQUA 100 Winner: Crystal Pools

Crystal Pools has always been a firm believer in the importance of family and holds that value close to its core philosophy.

April 11, 2023

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2023 AQUA 100 Winner: Energy Center-Manhattan Pool

For over 50 years, Energy Center-Manhattan Pool has been a pillar of its Little Apple community.

April 11, 2023

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2023 AQUA 100 Winner: Matley Swimming Pools and Spas

The company started as a plumbing and heating company, but seeing how much the business slowed during the summer, started to offer pool chemicals and services.

April 11, 2023

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2023 AQUA 100 Winner: Orange County Pools & Spas

As the pool and spa industry began to grow, Orange County pushed itself to always be on the cutting edge of new products and smart innovations.

April 11, 2023

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2023 AQUA 100 Winner: Pettis Pools & Patio

How Erma and Larry Pettis went from school teachers to business owners, and their impressive journey since — making Pettis Pools & Patio an award-winning company.

April 11, 2023

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2023 AQUA 100 Winner: Swimming Pool Services Pools | Spas | Outdoor Living

Being in Wisconsin, most facets of Swimming Pool Services are impacted seasonally, so the company emphasizes the appropriate product offerings when people need them.

April 11, 2023

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2023 AQUA 100 Winner: The Pool Doctor of Rhode Island

Founded in 1989 by Ronald Leclerc, The Pool Doctor of Rhode Island has been a staple to the Rhode Island community for decades, providing customers with all-things pools, spas and fun.

April 11, 2023

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2023 AQUA 100 Winner: Van Kirk & Sons Pools & Spas

What started as a small, mom-and-pop business that focused on building and maintaining local pools has grown into a national, award-winning company, serving customers all throughout the state of Florida.

April 11, 2023

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2023 AQUA 100 Winner: Venetian Outdoors

Venetian Outdoors has a technology-first mindset, which has proved successful for the business.

April 11, 2023

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Reflections and Light

Dimmable pool lights help balance backyard illumination.

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"This Will Put the Pool Service Companies Out of Business"

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Proportion: Element of Beauty, Key to Harmony

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The State of the Industry in Marketing

Tara's SureStep Elevates User Safety, Expands Vinyl-Liner Options

Tara's SureStep Elevates User Safety, Expands Vinyl-Liner Options

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