Current Issue – SpaRetailer.com

Perfect Pairing

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Fiesta Pools & Spas in Tulsa, Oklahoma How to market outdoor products alongside hot tubsBy Hannah Brashers In warm seasons and climates, the backyard is the place to be for grilling with family, playing yard games and lounging on patio furniture. During these months, spa retailers have a huge opportunity

Posted in Current Issue, Departments, Marketing backyard design, backyard living, backyard products, Fiesta Pools & Spas, marketing tips, The Retail Doctor

Double Dip

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Editorial Staff

MAAX Spas adds a double lounger to the Vita Spas seriesBy Michelle L. Cramer Chris Bolte, president of Agean Bath and Spa in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, says he was one the first dealers to order the new Vita Salon Spa from MAAX Spas. Released on April 1, Bolte had

Posted in Current Issue, Departments, Hot Tubs Agean Bath and Spa, MAAX Spas, Pettis Pools & Patio, Vita Salon Spa, Vita Spas

Bringing the Outside In

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Dealers expand lifestyle offerings with display-worthy backyard productsBy Kim Patterson To generate additional revenue, many spa dealers have transitioned to selling outdoor living items alongside hot tubs. It goes beyond bringing in a handful of generic patio furniture pieces; carrying something different than what can be found in big-box stores

Posted in Current Issue, Features backyard design, backyard living, backyard products, Caldera Spas Billards Stoves, East Coast Leisure, Hollywood Pool & Spa, Pettis Pools & Patio

Heat Things Up

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Finnleo Summit Outdoor Sauna (Photo Credit: TyloHelo) Why spa retailers should consider a sauna product line By Seraine Page If there’s one product that might be hotter than hot tubs in this industry, it’s saunas. Given the numerous health benefits studied surrounding saunas*, it’s no surprise hot tub dealers across

Posted in Current Issue, Features Amerec Saunas, Arvidson Pools and Spas, backyard design, backyard living, backyard products, finnleo saunas, Helo Saunas, New England Spas, saunas, Sunlighten Saunas, Tylo Saunas, TyloHelo

Buying Time

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Dealers discuss the best time to purchase outdoor product inventory Jim OrncePettis Pools & Patio, sales and training managerHilton & East Rochester, New York “Since we operate in the Northeast, we reserve purchasing and product research to the fall and winter. We do the bulk of our buying and product

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