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Product Focus: 2013's Vinyl Products

The vinyl liner is like a swimsuit — it's sleek, stylish and covers everything that needs to be covered. Oh, and new patterns come out every year. See the new designs here.

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Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

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Advances in compressor technology are helping manufacturers move beyond the traditional capacity range of residential pool heat pumps, creating new possibilities for larger pools, faster heating and cooling, and a broader range of applications.

Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

Pool Pumps To Be ENERGY STAR Certified

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its first ENERGY STAR specification for pool pumps, offering the federal rating system to help consumers identify energy efficient equipment.

Part 13: The Specialty Pool Store Loyalist and the Internet

Customers have an upper hand in that they can shop at your competitor's outlets — or simply hop online. What threat does the Internet pose to your business? We have the answers.

P.K. Data Launches Online Pool Data Tool

This web-based pool industry data tool features a dashboard-style interface that allows users to access detailed maps, tables, comparative graphs and timelines of pool industry statistics.

Do You YouTube?

YouTube is more than a hotspot for viral videos of cats playing piano: It’s a vital component of your dealership web presence.

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Part 12: The Secret to Extreme Customer Satisfaction

Larry Bloom digs into the components that make up the "secret sauce" for customer satisfaction and explains why they're critical for your business.

New Pool And Spa Products For February 2013

What are the new, cool products to hit the block? We take a look at what's new (and updated) from industry suppliers.

Haviland Enterprises Announces 100% Employee Ownership

Haviland Enterprises is now completely employee owned. Read the details of the sale here.

Part 11: Want Loyal Customers? Here's the "Secret Sauce"

After carefully studying the wants and desires of loyal pool store customers, Larry Bloom has the "secret sauce" to turn casual customers into loyal ones.

Retail Predictions for 2013

What does the rest of the year hold for retail sales? Our columnist, Phillip M. Perry, shares his thoughts.

Down to Business in the Big Easy

The AQUA team heads to the South to visit a New Orleans-area retailer. While there, we pick his brain about his business and where he sees the industry going.

Manufacturer News

Zodiac Restructures Consumer Rebate Program to Support Dealers

Zodiac has made changes to its consumer rebate program to better support dealers nationwide, the company says. Read on to see how the program works.

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