As one retailer put it, these are “very wonky times” for the spa industry. Between mergers and acquisitions, demand decreases and economic concerns, the industry is trying to find its new normal as manufacturers and retailers prepare for the next 18 months.
Though saunas have been part of wellness routines, particularly in Scandinavia, for at least 2,000 years, the modern sauna is enjoying a resurgence thanks to its purported health benefits.
Cold tubs have grown in popularity in recent years due to their purported health benefits. Unlike the hot tub, cold tubs don’t have therapeutic jet massages and aren’t meant to be lounged in for hours on end with friends.
New England Spas bids farewell to salesperson Dave Hagopian, who is retiring after 24 years.
Several milestones hit the private equity world in recent years. In 2021, a record 24,722 deals were announced and a record $1.32 trillion dry powder (or cash that was free to be invested) was still undeployed as of September 2021.
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Randy Jones worked as a service tech for New England Spas in Natick, Massachusetts, for many years. As he approached...
This story was written before the covid-19 outbreak. Though the advice is geared toward politics, much of it holds true...
If there’s one product that might be hotter than hot tubs in this industry, it’s saunas. Given the numerous health...