In the spa industry, competitive analysis and market analysis help retailers learn business tactics from regional competitors as well as understand their market positioning and competitors’ strengths and weaknesses. With that knowledge, retailers can pick the best ways to grow.
2024 Hot Tub Hall of Fame Inductees
Steve Hammock
Chris Robinson
Rich Werber
Learn more about the inductees, and congratulate them at HotTubHallofFame.com.
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Making yourself heard above the din of larger retailers’ lower prices and large selection may feel intimidating. But here’s the good news: You already have the tools you need to be your community’s go-to for all things hot tub-related.
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RB Retail & Service Solutions announced the launch of its latest feature, Sales Order Auto Batch, designed to save pool and spa businesses time by processing multiple payments in seconds.
PLASKOLITE, LLC, a global manufacturer of engineering thermoplastics, announced the appointment of Jud Gibson as chief commercial officer, effective March 3.
Weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump has announced and enacted a variety of tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. The original tariffs — 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% on imports from China — have been delayed or modified, creating more uncertainty for the hot tub industry.
World Sauna Group, a Bathing Brands company, announced it has acquired a 22,000-square-foot production facility in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
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