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Stop the Swat

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Thermacell keeps backyard bugs at bay By Keith Loria Thermacell Mosquito Repellents are changing the way people seek protection from pests, and many pool and spa owners say the products help them enjoy time by the water sans pesky mosquito bites. Company founder Bill Schawbel previously created a heating technology

Posted in Backyard Living, Current Issue, Departments backyard living, mosquito repellent, outdoor living, Texsun Pools & Spas, Thermacell, Townley Pool & Spa

Selling Staff on Selling Backyard Products

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Turning around thinking on add-on salesBy Kim Patterson Working in sales can be lucrative, especially for those who naturally relate well to others. As a salesperson, a paycheck reflects the ability to connect with people and give them helpful advice about product perks and the items that work best for

Posted in Backyard Living, Departments add on sales, backyard accessories, conversionomics, retail doctor, retail sales

Cover Valet’s New SHaDE Line

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Editorial Staff

High-end quality meets affordable pricing By Kim Patterson For the consumer, shopping for outdoor shade options has often meant choosing among inexpensive outdoor products that fail to perform or ultra-expensive, budget-busting pieces. There is no middle ground and customers have been left hanging as they search in vain for outdoor

Posted in Backyard Living, Departments backyard living, Cover Valet, shade umbrella

Hot-Ticket Item

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Editorial Staff

Fire pits gain ground as focal points of backyard atmosphere By Sarah Protzman Howlett Americans are now investing in the look and feel of their backyards as they would any other room of the home, with fire pits increasingly acting as the centerpiece of many so-called outdoor great rooms. A

Posted in Backyard Living, Departments backyard living, ebel, eldorado stone, fire pits, houzz, ow lee, prism hardscapes, Rich's for the Home, tropitone

Umbrellas 101: How And Why To Sell Umbrellas

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Editorial Staff

Umbrellas are an easy sell for spa retailers By Seraine Page Hot tub accessories offer opportunities to upsell while further improving a customer’s overall spa experience. Spa umbrellas are a perfect example. Showcasing umbrellas is a relatively hassle-free investment that requires little to no additional training. Umbrellas also take up

Posted in Backyard Living, Departments backyard living, Cover Valet, Fiberlite Umbrella, hot tub umbrellas, Las Olas umbrella, Leisure Concepts, Max Cantilever, Spa Side Umbrella, spa umbrellas, SpaUmbrella, Tuuci