Episode #134 Hot Tub History with Craig Selvidge
In this episode of The SpaRetailer Podcast, host Megan Kendrick, owner of SpaRetailer Magazine, chats with Craig Selvidge, who retired…
2025 Hot Tub Hall of Fame Inductees
The Hot Tub Hall of Fame was established in 2024 through a partnership between SpaRetailer magazine and the International Hot Tub Association. Created to celebrate the pioneers and visionaries of the industry, the Hall of Fame shines a spotlight on the people whose passion and dedication have shaped the way the world experiences hot water. Honorees come from every corner of the hot tub world.
The History of Swim Spas, Part 1
Swim spas may seem like a relatively new product for the hot tub industry as they gained prominence in the early 2010s. But the product is almost as old as the industry itself, with some prototypes developed in the late ’70s.
Hawke Media Acquires Normal Bear Media
Hawke Media, a U.S. marketing agency, announced the acquisition of digital marketing agency Normal Bear Media.
Obituary: Bob Hallam, Founder of Dimension One Spas
Bob Hallam 1945-2023 Bob Hallam, founder of Dimension One Spas in 1977, died in May at the age of 78….
Viva Las Vegas
SpaRetailer has compiled the best events, seminars and booths for hot tub professionals to visit at the PSP.
Patio Galaxy | The One Stop Shop
It wasn’t until January 2021, during a worldwide pandemic, that Patio Galaxy decided to add hot tubs and swim spas to its inventory.
Galaxy Quest
It wasn’t until January 2021, during a worldwide pandemic, that Patio Galaxy decided to add hot tubs and swim spas to its inventory.
Jacuzzi Announces Leisure Manufacturing Acquisition
Jacuzzi Brands has entered into an agreement to purchase Leisure Manufacturing, makers of rotomold hot tubs brands Sunrise Spas and…
SwimLife: A Swim Spa for the Everyday Person
When Jacuzzi acquired Hydropool in 2017, the company quietly released a new line of swim spas called SwimLife. “We launched…
New Cover for D1 Spas
Let’s face facts: Vinyl hot tub covers aren’t the pièce de résistance of backyard décor. Manufacturer Dimension One Spas, based…