Some believe the times call for companies to pull together their resources via franchising and investor backing Read more
BACKYARD STYLE
Fire Up Sales with Ceramic Grills
What can bake pizzas, cakes and grill great steaks? Kamado-style cookers can. Read more
2015 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
The Middlemen
Reputable route brokers help ensure a fair deal between buyer and seller Read more
2015 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
The Bad Rap on Route Builders
Pros say route builders are using pools like pieces on a board game and not all of them are playing fair Read more
Reflections
Three Pool and Spa Industry Trends You Need to Know
Several important trends fueled our latest State of the Industry issue. Read on to find out why they matter. Read more
Master Pools Holds Twice-Yearly Meeting
More than 80 members joined together for instructional sessions, awards presentations and the customary pool tour. Read more
Builders Project Dramatic Increases for 2015
Despite some regional challenges, builders across the country expect this to be a breakout year. Read more
2015 state of the industry
Benefits of EMV
Learn the positive reasons pool stores should add switching to EMV capability by Oct. 1 Read more
2015 state of the industry
Deadline for Pool Stores to Install EMV Approaches
Retailers risk bearing liability for fraud from lost or stolen chip-based debit and credit cards if they don't install new payment terminals Read more
Techs Find Opportunities Amid Challenges
Service technicians tout technology as a way to combat competition, drought Read more
Overseas Entrapments Reveal Lack of Standards
Fatalities in China and India confound industry observers Read more
Study Connects Endurance Swimming and Asthma
A study of Olympic-level athletes connects swimming and asthma. Read more
NSPF Grants $10,000 to ‘Angels of America’s Fallen’
NSPF grants $10,000 to the Angels of America's Fallen non-profit as part of the Step Into Swim Campaign. Read more
Pool Stores Predict Positive Year
Pool industry retailers show signs for increased sales and store traffic this season Read more
In Memoriam: Lawrence "Larry" Penna
The Pool Spa Doctor of Connecticut was a family man and respected member of the pool industry. Read more
Zodiac Pool Systems Expands Polaris Days Events
Polaris Days Events by Zodiac Pool Systems are being expanded with improved marketing efforts. Read more