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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.

April 30, 2019

Mike Rowe Offers Scholarship to Trade School Students

The host of “Dirty Jobs” wants to encourage more people to take up a career in the trades, and is offering scholarships to make it happen.

February 28, 2019

What Did You Learn This Last Year?

It's important to reflect on victories as well as failures as you set business goals for the new year.

December 13, 2018

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Disciplining Employees: What to Keep in Mind

Be as understanding and accommodating as you can.

December 6, 2018

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Vocal About Being Local

Try these Small Business Saturday tips for getting shoppers to think outside of the big box.

November 20, 2018

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A Legendary Marketing Strategy

Haviland’s new web series started as a fun experiment — but could it help raise our industry’s profile?

November 15, 2018

Haviland Regional Sales Manager John Bokor stars in an industry-focused web series in the vein of 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.'

Meet 2018's Young Professionals of the Year

APSP has named these four up-and-comers the Young Professionals of the Year. Take a look — these are the names you’re sure to see more of in the future.

November 13, 2018

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How to Manage a Challenging Hire

Is your new employee failing to live up to expectations? Try these things before just letting them go.

October 18, 2018

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Manufacturer News

Zodiac Pulls Jandy Products from E-Commerce Sites

The ban will affect 400 products and is intended to support the dealer network.

October 2, 2018

How a Trust Can Protect a Pool Business

Carefully designed trusts can help protect valuable assets and keep your business thriving.

October 2, 2018

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Make Way, Macy's!

A hot tub retailer moves into the mall for the holiday shopping season. Care to guess what happened?

September 27, 2018

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Is Wellness Working?

Does promoting the health benefits of soaking boost hot tub sales?

September 25, 2018

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The Unbeatable In-Store Experience

A record store facing long odds against survival stays on its feet and fights back.

September 18, 2018

This compelling display from Jacuzzi Ontario, though it consumes retail floor space, brings the customer into the actual experience of the swim spa and drives sales of the high margin product.

3 Keys to Selling More Swim Spas

Steps toward overcoming the perceived obstacles in the swim spa market.

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Pool Bob's Hydro-Eclectic Musings: Know How — No Way!

Section view of the panorama building presented by Robert Barker in London’s Leicester Square, an elaborate and powerful precursor of today’s virtual reality. Note the familiar view of the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral in the upper half. The lower half features a view of Edinburgh from Calton Hill.

VR in the 18th Century

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Retail Forecast 2022: Choppy Waters, Favorable Winds

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Meet the 2021 Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy and Gal

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