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Zodiac Receives Energy Star Rating

Scott Webb
Zodiac Pool Systems’ Jandy Pro Series line of variable-speed and two-speed pool pumps are now Energy Star qualified. [More]

Fill in the Phil: 5-16-13

AQUA Editors
Need a laugh? Check out our latest Fill in the Phil entry and try your hand in our monthly contest. [More]

State of the Industry 2013: Retail (Part II)

Cailley Hammel
In the second half of our Retail State of the Industry series, we share what you told us about MAP pricing, Internet competition, online reviews, social media and more. [More]

Retail Voice 2013: Steve Ruscigno

Cailley Hammel
If the public has no awareness of hot tubs, how are hot tub retailers supposed to sell them? Oregon Hot Tub General Manager Steve Ruscigno poses that question and shares his thoughts on the hot tub industry. [More]

The Crucial Importance of Learning to Swim: A White Paper From Dr. Tom Lachocki

Scott Webb
Dr. Tom Lachocki, CEO of the National Swimming Pool Foundation, lays out a path toward a healthy and physically active society with fewer tragic water-related deaths and reduced healthcare costs. [More]

State of the Industry 2013: Retail (Part I)

Cailley Hammel
It's retail week here at AQUA, and we're kicking it off by sharing our State of the Industry report for retail. In Part 1 of our two-part series, we share statistics about the products you carry, spa sales and water testing. [More]

Retail Voice 2013: Merry Wise

Cailley Hammel
We spoke with three industry pros about the state of retailing in the pool and spa industry. First up: Merry Wise, who boasts more than 40 years in the industry. See where she says the industry is headed. [More]

Retail Voice 2013: Brian Quint

Cailley Hammel
Our second retail voice is Brian Quint of Aqua Quip, a high-end retail/service/construction business with nine locations. Here he shares his thoughts on MAP pricing and his strategy to protect his business from Internet competition. [More]

APSP Offers Marketing Help

Scott Webb
APSP is helping association members market their products by providing a professionally produced radio ad that can be tailored to promote an individual dealership or builder. [More]

I Voted For The Flag

Scott Webb
AQUA's executive editor shares his early thoughts on the State of the Industry issue. [More]

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