Hot tubs and pools weren’t the only products to see a huge spike in sales. According to market research company NPD Group, sales of outdoor and sports toys saw a 53% increase in 2020, and while that spike may have died down, the demand seems to still be going strong.
While the French may be known for their high standards in everything from cuisine to luxury automobiles, they also have an adage: “Le meilleur est toujours le moins cher,” which roughly translates to “The best is always that which is affordable.” French Canadian hot tub manufacturer InnovaSpa is banking on this being a universal concept.
Now that the pandemic is near its end, retailers and manufacturers are assessing what went wrong, what went right and what this experience will mean going forward.
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?
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