Honoring Women and Our Readers
I love writing about women in the hot tub industry. And what a treat it was to visit Rita Rowlen and Kara Weed in Wichita, Kansas, for this article.
The Transitions Continue
I know we’ve made succession planning our default theme of the year at SpaRetailer, but as more and more businesses are bought and sold in our industry, it feels like we’ve chosen well. And this issue underscores the importance.
Bringing all kinds of energy into 2024
We are only a month into 2024, and it’s already been a busy one for the hot tub industry.
What Can SpaRetailer Do for You?
What can SpaRetailer do for you? What topics, programs or education do you need? As always, we are here to serve.
Beyond The Horizon
I love talking to Business Owners and have spent most of my career doing that nearly every day.
That Wacky, Zany Hot Tub Life
If you’ve ever shaken your head and uttered, “That’s the hot tub industry for you,” then the headline of this message needs no explanation.
Wellness Reigns Supreme
I enjoyed reading the “Strength in Diversity” story. It’s, again, inspiring to see how much thought and care some are putting into making sure their workforce is as diverse as we want our customer base to be. You love to see it.
Are you a rabbit or a wolf?
In her column, Leslie Cunningham describes asking “are you a rabbit or a wolf?” to our Power Women training group…
Different Doesn’t Equal Bad
It’s now 2023 and it’s happening. We’ve finally hit the post-COVID sales slowdown. That slowdown looks drastically different from retailer…
Help Us Serve You, and the Industry, Even Better
You probably noticed something extra on the front of the magazine this issue. We’ve launched a huge renewal campaign for…
Time to Get Back to the Basics
I know everyone has sold a lot of hot tubs in the last two years, but when was the last time you SOLD a hot tub?
The XX Factor: Women in the Industry
In my time in the industry since 2008, I have seen more and more women move into roles previously held mainly by men in the spa industry, and that diversity is a great development.