Retail: Page 133

October 2011 Spotlight: Brenda Murr, Vice President, Mermaid Pool, Spa & Patio, Muncie, Ind.

Mermaid does a good job of pulling the community into its charity events, principally to benefit BioGuard Splash for CF, a nationwide fundraiser in support of ...

Sponsored

Borates: Once Per Year

Haviland

Once per year, Haviland reminds you that borates help maintain ideal water quality – and only need to be tested and reapplied once per year.

Borates: Once Per Year

Succeed In Spa Sales By Doing What Costco Can't Do

The dedicated, brick-and-mortar spa retailer faces tough adversaries in warehouse stores and internet sites, both of which offer low prices for equipment and chemicals. That's ...

Explaining Chlorine Demand To Customers Requires Simple Approach

John Puetz, director of technology for Advantis Technologies, understands how difficult it is for dealers to convey complex information about pool chemical maintenance to ...

How To Green Up Your Retail Store

The term "greentailing" may conjure up images of solar-powered stores selling hempen handbags or composting bins, but according to industry experts, any retailer can ...

2011 Green Product Roundup

Companies all over the nation have found that, contrary to what Kermit the frog might tell you, it's actually fairly easy being green — just provide sustainable products that ...

Power Panels For Retail, Service And Building Pros To Kick Off IPSPE

A series of one-hour Power Panels will be held at the 2011 Int’l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, each targeting a segment of the spa and pool industry. The sessions are designed to offer strategies and solutions for builders, service professionals and retailers to improve their businesses.

Cultivate Replacement Spa Cover Sales With Superior Service

Most people shopping for a hot tub, pool table or pool prefer to see and sometimes try out these high-ticket items before investing. This is not always the case when it comes to ...

Product Focus On Winterizing Products For Pools And Spas

We call it "winterizing" — blowing out the lines, covering the skimmer, anchoring a cover and adding certain chemicals, etc. — as if we're preparing for winter, but in the North the ...

Leslie's To Acquire Pool Supply Company

Leslie's Poolmart has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain business assets of Jasper's Clear Pool Wholesale Co., an Arizona corporation. The acquisition is expected to significantly expand Jasper's and Leslie's commercial business segments in Arizona. Closing of the transaction, anticipated in August 2011, is subject to certain conditions.

Spotlight: Rebekah Decker, marketing manager for Spring Dance Hot Tubs, Delaware Valley

Yes, Evosus business management software has completely revolutionized and streamlined our business practices. Prior to Evosus we had multiple databases that ...

New Pool And Spa Products For July 2011

From hot tubs and chemicals to drain covers and safety covers, AQUA's Splash section features the latest products for spa and pool retailers, builders and service pros.

Website Critique: Family Pools and Spas

This Ohio retailer with two locations wanted a website that better represented how the company sells family fun, and so in July of 2010, Family Pools & Spas ...

Page 133 of 161

Content Library

Dig through our best stories from the magazine, all sorted by category for easy surfing.

Content Library

Buyer's Guide

Find manufacturers and suppliers in the most extensive searchable database in the industry.