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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.

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One System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

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Growing pool and spa businesses are trading disconnected software and manual processes for one cloud-based system that keeps teams, data and operations connected.

One System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

PHTA Shares Progress on Pool Cover, Pump Motor Regs

PHTA is advocating for the industry on a wide range of topics, including labeling for water-conserving pool covers, standards for energy-efficiency pool pump motors, summer work/travel visas and tariff exclusions.

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Inside the World of Pre-Fab Custom Hot Tubs

Three leaders in the custom hot tub category explain the unique niche their products hold in the industry, as well as what drives customers to make a purchase.

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Local Digital Marketing: Best Practices for Pool and Spa Companies

Make the most of online opportunities to get more feet through your door.

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AQUA Sits Down With the Pool Chasers

Go behind the scenes of AQUA in the 79th episode of the Pool Chasers Podcast.

It was ugly Christmas sweater day at AQUA!

January 2020 New Spa and Pool Products

Ring in the new year with new products. Take a look at what is new this month.

Retail Forecast 2020: Happy Shoppers, Slowing Growth

Retailers face a challenging economic environment in 2020. Happy consumers and low interest rates are supporting a decent economy. But a looming recession and shaky stock market are contributing to a slowdown in business activity.

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What Would You Do: Staying Warm

Service technicians living in seasonal areas know how important it is to protect themselves from the negative effects of colder temperatures. So how do you stay warm?

Pantone Selects “Classic Blue” as 2020 Color of the Year

Certainly a fitting hue for the pool and spa industry.

A Holiday Homily: Being Who We Are

During this nostalgic time of year, Senior Editor Eric Herman reflects on where he’s been and thinks ahead to what the new decade will bring.

PHTA Executive Team Grows with New VP of Marketing

In the newly created position, Janay Rickwalder will oversee PHTA's marketing and communication initiatives and lead the business development department.

How A Leak Changed History

Angkor, a city in what is now Cambodia, was known for its incredibly sophisticated water containment system — which, unfortunately, was also its undoing.

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