July 10 2015 Table of Contents

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How to Quickly Open a New Pool Store How to Quickly Open a New Pool Store

How one pool retailer renovated a building and opened a new location in just three weeks Read more

Vinyl as a First Resort Vinyl as a First Resort

Vinyl installers transform backyard pools into resort-style retreats Read more

Why Pinterest is a  Valuable Business Tool BACKYARD LIVING Why Pinterest is a Valuable Business Tool

A retailer believes no other social media network offers better insightsinto the wants and desires of outdoor living enthusiasts Read more

Class Action Settlement Approved Class Action Settlement Approved

A Louisiana judge approved a settlement for nearly $10 million for two of the "Big 3" named in the class-action antitrust lawsuit. Read more

Poolwerx Launches First American Store Poolwerx Launches First American Store

Australian retailer Poolwerx officially rebranded the first of the Phoenix-area stores it purchased and celebrated with a grand opening. Read more

Maryland Pools Closes After Tragedy Maryland Pools Closes After Tragedy

After 66 years in business, a personal tragedy seems to have triggered the company’s abrupt closing. Read more

The Two Big Pool Cover Mistakes to Avoid The Two Big Pool Cover Mistakes to Avoid

The two most common mistakes that customers with pool covers are easily avoidable Read more

For the Long Haul For the Long Haul

With a few key steps, professionals and customers can ensure the longest life possible for a cover Read more

Finding the Next Backyard Trend Reflections Finding the Next Backyard Trend

Identifying trends and finding ways to capitalize on them is always tricky. But trickier still is doing so in a competitive market such as the pool and backyard industry. Read more

Subscription-Based Chemical Service Set to Launch Subscription-Based Chemical Service Set to Launch

Silicon Valley startup aims to simplify pool care and pair homeowners with service techs Read more

onBalance Responds to New Plaster Standard News Story onBalance Responds to New Plaster Standard News Story

onBalance offers its perspective on the plaster standard currently out for public comment Read more

Zodiac Expands Brick-and-Mortar Sales Incentives Zodiac Expands Brick-and-Mortar Sales Incentives

Zodiac adds more to the company's effort to support brick-and-mortar retailers. Read more

Pentair Pledges Charging Stations Pentair Pledges Charging Stations

Pentair joins Department of Energy's Workpace Charging Challenge. Read more

In Memoriam: Richard "Dick" Guiton In Memoriam: Richard "Dick" Guiton

Dick Guiton was a respected builder and active community member in Redding, California. Read more

Leon Bloom: 1918-2015 IN MEMORIAM Leon Bloom: 1918-2015

BioLab founder left his mark on the pool industry Read more

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