The Future Belongs to the Well-structured Pipeline
Before we dive into this issue, I want to acknowledge some major milestones happening in our industry this year.
Power Women and the Leadership That Strengthens the Spa Industry
Every other year, SpaRetailer returns to a feature we consider essential — Power Women. This isn’t about singling out one group at the expense of another; it’s about recognizing leadership that strengthens the whole industry.
30 Under 40, HOF and PSP!
I can’t believe it’s already time for 30 Under 40! This is our second year celebrating young professionals in SpaRetailer, and I hope you enjoy reading their stories as much as I do. Help us continue to grow this program by nominating and applying for 30 Under 40 when it opens next April.
The Hot Spot for Retail Success
Each year, the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo brings together the industry’s top professionals, brands and educators for a week of networking, innovation and hands-on learning. In its return to Las Vegas, the 2025 event promises even more opportunities to discover the latest products, connect with peers and gain insights to strengthen your business.
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.
The Pool & Spa Show
SpaRetailer has compiled the best events, seminars and booths for hot tub professionals to visit at the Pool & Spa Show.
King Technology: Same King, New Kingdom
This year has been a transformative one for those in the hot tub industry who have found themselves having to adjust to a post-pandemic world. For many, that has meant preparing for sales to return to normal or pulling back on production rates, but for the staff of King Technology, it has meant opening an entirely new $14.5 million facility in a new town.
Viva Las Vegas
SpaRetailer has compiled the best events, seminars and booths for hot tub professionals to visit at the PSP.
Aristech: AVONITE Flexes on the Competition
Aristech Surfaces LLC has been manufacturing plastics and materials used in the creation of hot tubs for decades, since its initial launch of its AVONITE acrylic, 25 years ago. Today, the company is touting its latest innovation in surface material, the AVONITE Flex.
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…
Knowing You’re in Water
Sometimes the most obvious realities can be the most difficult to see, thus becoming the water we swim in. One of the realities many of us swim in is the victim mindset.
A&B Accessories: The New Guy
In May 2021 when Ryan Landwehr left Watkins Wellness, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hot tubs and aquatic fitness products, there was no game plan for what would come next.