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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

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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

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Let the Games Begin

Posted on June 6, 2018 by SpaRetailer

Offering backyard games in the showroom can encourage impulse buys from customers and increase revenue By Michelle L. Cramer Games are making a comeback. According to NPD Group, board game sales in the United States increased by 28 percent over the last year. These games are even enlarged for backyard

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Cleaner Homes, Cleaner Water

Posted on March 30, 2018 by SR Editorial

Outdoor showers add to your customers’ enjoyment of their hot tub Many of the homes Todd Leatherman was building along the Jersey Shore had an outdoor shower. Eventually he partnered with a company that made prefabricated showers, making installation easier and saving time not starting from scratch. However, over time

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A Great Place to Hang

Posted on February 1, 2018 by SR Editorial

Hammocks add to outdoor lifestyle offerings By Keith Loria The oldest hammock in the world — a gold-crafted hammock from the seventh century — is on display in Bogota, Columbia, representing the importance of family togetherness and the relaxed way of life in Latin America for centuries. In 1991, Alexander

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