After 49 years in the hot tub industry, Craig Ecelbarger sold his...
Stores
When Craig Ecelbarger started a 10-year franchise agreement for The Recreational Warehouse location in Fort Myers, Florida, his family was looking for a simpler life.
Insiders
Are your customers asking for cold tubs?
The SpaRetailer Podcast
Operations
Learning the hot tub business can be a challenge and for your employees, the learning curve can be high — as can the rewards.
By the Numbers
There are conventional practices for valuing a business that informed buyers and sellers generally follow. One of those is valuing a business as a multiple of its net annual profit expressed in a form called EBITDA.
Marketing
Connecting with customers is essential for retail success, but what are the most effective ways to reach out?
The Chlorine Breakdown
Understanding free, combined and total chlorine
Polaris: Spabot at Your Service
Polaris introduces automatic spa cleaner
Capitalizing on Coziness
Heated products create a comfortable outdoor space year-round
Sponsored Content
Hot tubs get their first robotic cleaner, the SpaBot from Polaris. Sarah...
Coaching
Why do some acquire basic sales skills but never develop further, either flatlining or flaming out?
Power Women
When Rita Rowlen’s father, Cecil Schniepp, started his swimming pool construction and retail business in 1954, his dream was to have all seven of his children in the business.
Merchandising
Do you give your customers a “try before you buy” experience? Having a broad selection plus knowledgeable sales and service people gives you an edge and customers a better chance to buy the product that is right for them.
Online Exclusives
Polaris® Unveils the World’s First Automatic Robotic Cleaner for Spas and Hot...
Succession Planning
As part of our succession planning series, here’s a look at what happens when an outside buyer successfully purchases a hot tub business.
News
Superior Wellness, a U.K.-based hot tub manufacturer, announced the appointment of Magda Paradell as its new international sales manager.
Haviland Enterprises, Inc. announced the promotion of Brian Schoen to vice president of Haviland Pool and Spa, one of Haviland Enterprises’ two primary operating divisions.
Superior Wellness, a U.K.-based hot tub manufacturer, announced the appointment of Víctor Puig as its new international sales manager.
Mountain Hot Tub announced the grand opening of its newest location in Whitefish, Montana, a milestone as the company marks its 45th anniversary.
Superior Wellness, a U.K.-based hot tub manufacturer, has launched a new brand, The Wellness Co.
U.K.-based Superior Wellness announced the appointment of Richard Walker as global marketing director.
Thursday Pools, a fiberglass pool manufacturer, has created a new fiberglass spa.
On July 10, Spa Parts Vortex hosted the grand opening of its new office and warehouse in Hilsea, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
