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Are vinyl hot tub covers a thing of the past?

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Editorial Staff

*Sponsored Content* By SpaRetailer for Core Covers Cover manufacturer offers alternative It’s easy to complain about hot tub covers, but very hard to come up with cost effective alternatives. And once a consumer is out of the honeymoon period with their hot tub, it can be difficult to get them to

Posted in Accessories, Departments, Online Exclusive, Sponsored Content Core Covers, hot tub covers, spa covers, vinyl covers, WeatherShield

Debris Field

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Image courtesy TruSwim Spas Dealers face challenges, suggest solutions for swim spa valet serviceBy Michelle L. Cramer Swim spas are often used for longer durations than a typical hot tub, making them a prime gathering place for debris, says Joseph Stone, owner of Swim Fitness in Rancho Cordova, California. Debris

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Business Software Choices and the Cloud

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Practical considerations to determine if your business needs new software and whether or not it should operate from the cloud?By Rachael Pritz, RB Software In today’s fast-paced business world, pool and spa professionals are always looking for the best way to stay ahead of the competition, especially against big box

Posted in Departments, Online Exclusive business software, RB Controls, The Cloud

Customize Your Water Care Program to Remain Competitive

Posted on April 30, 2019 by SpaRetailer

By John Bereza Specialty retailers continue to report strong growth in the pool and spa sector — from pool and spa sales to accessories and outdoor living products. However, one of the biggest challenges to specialty retailers continues to be the sale of chemicals — or the lack thereof. How

Posted in Chemicals, Departments, Online Exclusive big box stores, chemical sales, chemicals, competition, spa chemicals

Clearon Acquires AquaFinesse

Posted on January 28, 2019 by SR Editorial

Trichlor/dichlor manufacturer moving into new products/markets Clearon Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of trichloroisocyanuric acid and sodium dichloroisocyanurate, has acquired AquaFinesse LLC, the manufacturer of water treatment chemistry that loosens biofilm and prevents its regrowth. AquaFinesse was founded and developed by Jan de Rijk in the Netherlands. His

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