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New and Updated Pool & Spa Products: June 2013

A salt chlorinator, a cool slide, a liner pattern, pool chemicals, a new deck lounger and more — check out the latest pool and spa products to hit the market.

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P.K. Data Announces New Market Reports

P.K. Data has published its annual comprehensive analysis of the current state of the U.S. residential pool and spa market.

Zodiac Receives Energy Star Rating

Zodiac Pool Systems’ Jandy Pro Series line of variable-speed and two-speed pool pumps are now Energy Star qualified.

State of the Industry 2013: Retail (Part II)

In the second half of our Retail State of the Industry series, we share what you told us about MAP pricing, Internet competition, online reviews, social media and more.

Retail Voice 2013: Steve Ruscigno

If the public has no awareness of hot tubs, how are hot tub retailers supposed to sell them? Oregon Hot Tub General Manager Steve Ruscigno poses that question and shares his thoughts on the hot tub industry.

State of the Industry 2013: Retail (Part I)

It's retail week here at AQUA, and we're kicking it off by sharing our State of the Industry report for retail. In Part 1 of our two-part series, we share statistics about the products you carry, spa sales and water testing.

Retail Voice 2013: Merry Wise

We spoke with three industry pros about the state of retailing in the pool and spa industry. First up: Merry Wise, who boasts more than 40 years in the industry. See where she says the industry is headed.

Retail Voice 2013: Brian Quint

Our second retail voice is Brian Quint of Aqua Quip, a high-end retail/service/construction business with nine locations. Here he shares his thoughts on MAP pricing and his strategy to protect his business from Internet competition.

APSP Offers Marketing Help

APSP is helping association members market their products by providing a professionally produced radio ad that can be tailored to promote an individual dealership or builder.

"Pool-Ups" Strengthen Sales

How can you spark more sales in your retail store? These extra "nudges" will get your cash registers to ring more often.

Brick-And-Mortar Relief Bill Passes US Senate

A sales tax bill which would level the playing field between traditional and online retailers has passed the U.S. Senate.

Manufacturer News

PoolCorp, "Big 3" Lawsuit Partially Dismissed

A Louisiana court dismissed parts of the antitrust lawsuit brought against PoolCorp and the “Big Three” manufacturers, yet allowed other parts to advance. Read what happened here.

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