SpaRetailer — The Voice of the Hot Tub Industry

Power Women
The hot tub industry thrives on problem-solvers, innovators and community-builders — and nowhere is that more evident than in this year’s Power Women. From family…
Building Your Support System
It may be scaling your business, navigating market uncertainties or being thrust into a leadership role. Whatever the catalyst, many spa retailers eventually realize they can’t…
Saun-ic Boom
Sauna sales are up like never before, with roughly 1.5 million U.S. households now owning saunas and adoption growing at about 5% annually as more…
Alice Cunningham
When Alice Cunningham walked away from a prestigious federal career in the mid-1970s to start a hot tub business, her father cried. She had a…
Heating Up and Cooling Down
Hot, cold or cold, hot — whichever order you choose, combined hot tub-cold plunge units are giving homeowners an easier way to experience contrast therapy…
The SOP Update
People are drawn to the spa industry for many reasons, but standard operating procedures (SOPs) usually aren’t one of them. “They’re difficult,” says Brandon Jones, co-owner…
What’s the biggest advantage or challenge you see in taking on the sauna category?
When I attend trade shows as a buyer, I focus on being strategic with my time and decisions to make sure I bring back real…
Freshen Up
In an era where shoppers are more likely to order online than walk into a store, creating a captivating showroom is essential. For retailers, this…
Don’t Change the Channel … or Maybe, Do!
With new marketing channels popping up constantly — from trending social platforms to podcasts and local influencers — it’s hard to know which are worth…
The WOW Factor
Women of Water (WOW) was developed to amplify voices, support career advancement and ensure the next generation of industry leaders reflects the diversity of our…

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Bachmann’s Pools, Spas and Saunas

When customers walk into a Bachmann’s showroom — whether in Madison or Brookfield, Wisconsin — the first thing they tend to notice is the polish: beautifully staged hot tubs, warm lighting and elegant finishes.