Quality First
An executive shows how technology and a well-defined staff structure help maintain high standards Read more
Family, Plaster and the NPC Chair
When NPC Chair Dave Schilli takes something on, it’s serious Read more
Add Music to the Store
Up the experience of the store by playing effective background music Read more
Should Pool Retailers Try Scent Marketing?
Evoking emotion with an ambient store scent is one technique businesses might use to increase their bottom lines Read more
Reflections
A Balancing Act
Last November at the pool show, I had a chat with Dustin Watters of Watters Aquatech Pools in Las Vegas. Read more
Ex-NFL Player Backs New Company
Former Tennessee Titan sees opportunity in the pool industry Read more
Lonza Dealers Pitch In for School Project
Lonza's latest humanitarian effort breathes new life into an aging school building Read more
Model Store Unveiled at PoolCorp Summit
Dealers were able to see the newest ideas for presentation and store flow Read more
Chicago to Upgrade Public Aquatics Centers
The creative funding model could be used for other municipalities seeking upgrades Read more
Service Tax Bill Emerges in California
This is the second attempt in three years to pass a sales tax on services. It comes in response to the changing economy. Read more
Top 50 Builder Buys L.A. Spas Stores
The purchase comes after the December sale of L.A. Spas to MAAX Spas Industries Corp. Read more
Louisiana Expands Pump Rebate Program
Statewide initiative could boost sales of variable-speed pumps Read more
Florida Inspection Changes Cause Safety Concerns
Inspectors would have little to enforce if proposed changes go into effect Read more
