2024 Retail Stars
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THE HOT TUB INDUSTRY has faced many challenges over the years, but at least most people recognize a spa when…
Backyard Leisure opened in 2006, not long before the recession of 2008 stunted sales in many luxury sectors. But the…
Jessica Werner loves helping people enjoy pools and spas with fewer chemicals and providing peace of mind for health-conscious customers.
Photography by Richard Yerkes Dan Henry started off selling hot tubs on the weekend, helping a buddy at home shows…
Rachel Rutter joined Taylor Water Technologies in 2020 as a research and development chemist, bringing her scientific background to an industry she was eager to learn from the inside out.
He may be a fresh face in the pool and spa industry, but Marcus Ragonese is standing out with his knack for solving problems. At the end of 2023, he joined Patio Pleasures as a service technician.