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2023 State of the Industry Retail Report: Part Two
In part two of the State of the Industry report, we look at online trends in pool and spa retail.
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Balanced Pool Solutions: Why 2025 is the Year of the Borate
Haviland
With so many new pool owners continuing to enter the market, professionals need a product to ensure water stays clean, clear and sanitized. Here is why 2025, more than years past, is the year of the borate.
Retail
Pool and Spa Retailers Leaning into Buy-Online-Pickup-In-Store Trend
In an effort to compete with Amazon and big box retailers, pool and spa retailers are trying their hand at buy-online-pickup-in-store programs. Here, three retailers share how their services work.
Retail
Online Sales: Will the Big 3’s New Plans Provide Relief?
Dealers have struggled to compete against the internet for years. Today, the biggest manufacturers in the pool industry are taking steps to help.
Business Briefs
Hayward Dramatically Expands Trade-Only Line
Under the new policy, more than 900 SKUs will be taken offline, warranty plans will change to better support brick-and-mortar dealers and online products will increase in price.
Manufacturer News
Zodiac Pulls Jandy Products from E-Commerce Sites
The ban will affect 400 products and is intended to support the dealer network.
Retail
The Unbeatable In-Store Experience
A record store facing long odds against survival stays on its feet and fights back.
News
Amazon Launches Part Finder Image Search
Customers will be able to take a picture of a fastener, and Amazon will identify and send it.
News
Supreme Court: States Can Collect Sales Tax On E-Commerce
High Court rules that states can require all online sellers to collect, submit sales tax.
Retail
4 Trends Specialty Retailers Need to Know
Pool and spa retailers need to keep up with consumer trends to win customers.
News
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Internet Sales Tax
SCOTUS could reverse the precedent that prevented states and local governments from collecting sales tax from online vendors.
News
New Amazon Patent Prevents Showrooming
In an ironic twist, Amazon has been granted a patent to prevent customers from comparison-shopping while in a brick-and-mortar store.
News
Hot Tub Products Launches E-Commerce Service
The service, E-Commerce Licensing, seeks to help hot tub retailers easily set up and maintain an e-commerce site.
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