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Swim Spas, Showrooms and Strategy

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Editorial Staff

A Hydropool swim spa on display in Aqua Quip’s previous Bellevue, Washington, showroom. The new Bellevue location, which opened in April 2019, has three swim spas on display. Brian Quint, senior vice president of Aqua Quip, says multiple display models is the key to successful swim spa sales. Increase your

Reviving Swim Spas for Longevity

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Editorial Staff

Ever wonder where a swim spa goes to die?By Seraine Page Since swim spas are over a decade old, the industry should be getting close to that first round of discarded swim spas. But are they? Retailers selling swim spas say the high-ticket item has more longevity than one would

Posted in Current Issue, Features Innovations for Quality Living, Pettis Pools & Patio, Premium Wholesale Home & Leisure, swim spa lifecycle, swim spa sales, swim spas

Expansion Stars: Aqua Pros

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Working With What’s AvailableBy Michelle L. CramerPhotography by Ryan Feister Owner: Bob DavisVirginia: Bedford, Salem, Madison Heights and LynchburgAquaPros.comFacebookInstagramTwitterHot Tubs: MarquisSwim Spas: MarquisChemicals: BioGuardBackyard Living: Grills, wood stoves, fireplaces, fire pits Bob Davis hung up his spurs in 1982 to marry, settle down in Bedford, Virginia, and work for a

Posted in Features, Retail Stars Aqua Pros, BioGuard, expansion, Marquis, retail expansion, Retail Stars

Expansion Stars: LeisureTime Warehouse

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Back in the retail gameBy Michelle L. CramerPhotography by Kaitlin Walsh Owner: Ted DellasWickliffe, OhioLeisureTimeWarehouse.comFacebookInstagramHot Tubs: Master SpasSwim Spas: Master SpasChemicals: LeisureTime Warehouse (by N. Jonas)Accessories: Confer Plastics Ted Dellas started in the hot tub industry in 1988 with his first retail store in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. By 2007,

Posted in Features, Retail Stars Confer Plastics, expansion, LeisureTime Warehouse, Master Spas, retail expansion, Retail Stars

Expansion Stars: Hot Tub Brokers

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Hub of the wagon wheelBy Michelle L. CramerPhotos by Iris Photography Owner: Blaine BudkeNebraska: McCook and Grand IslandHotTubBrokers.comFacebookHot Tubs: Passion Spas, Strong Spas, Cal Spas, Caldera Spas, Coast SpasSwim Spas: Cal Spas, Passion SpasChemicals: Leisure TimeAccessories: Leisure Concepts Hot Tub Brokers in Nebraska is Blain Budke’s second run at a

Posted in Features, Retail Stars Cal Spas, Caldera Spas, Coast Spas, expansion, Hot Tub Brokers, Leisure Concepts, Passion Spas, retail expansion, Retail Stars, Strong Spas