Every day, hot tub retailers promote wellness and good health.
Yet, as busy business owners, it’s easy to let their personal wellness fall to the wayside. A healthy lifestyle helps business owners stay sharp, make effective decisions and handle stress better and is a must, according to some of the industry’s top retailers.
Amid the many stresses and challenges of running a family business, there’s one surprisingly common complication that damages personal relationships and business performance: addiction.
In the spa industry, competitive analysis and market analysis help retailers learn business tactics from regional competitors as well as understand their market positioning and competitors’ strengths and weaknesses. With that knowledge, retailers can pick the best ways to grow.
Making yourself heard above the din of larger retailers’ lower prices and large selection may feel intimidating. But here’s the good news: You already have the tools you need to be your community’s go-to for all things hot tub-related.
The Hot Tub Hall of Fame was founded in 2024 by SpaRetailer magazine in collaboration with the International Hot Tub Association.
2024 Retail Stars
SpaRetailer has curated a list of top seminars, networking opportunities and must-see booths for hot tub professionals attending the 2024 PSP Expo, ensuring you get the most out of your time in Dallas.
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In 2011, Jacuzzi Hot Tubs of Ontario was born.
Now, 13 years and a pandemic later, Wasney’s business is undergoing another rebrand after more than a yearslong process. The Wellness Shop officially launched in February of 2022.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Water by Design, a family-owned business with four locations across Virginia, including Roanoke, Lynchburg and Christiansburg. The company has evolved into one of the region’s most respected hot tub retailers, thanks to the vision and entrepreneurial spirit of Paul Madden Sr. and his son, Paul Madden Jr.
When former owner Craig Ecelbarger thinks of the success The Recreational Warehouse has had, he simply smiles.
“It’s hard not to smile,” says Ecelbarger, who is now the director of Florida operations after the company was purchased by Watson’s. “It’s like, ‘Wow, we’re good at this.’
Adrianne Morgan, vice president of retail operations of the Wisconsin-based pool and spa company, says watching the relationships between customers and her staff develop is the best part of the business.