By Leslie Kelly A new cover lifter is on its way to retailers and will soon be in the hands of consumers. The Covermate Vanish XL, unveiled in prototypical form at the 2017 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo in Orlando, will be ready for purchase in November. Mike Genova, president of Leisure Concepts, calls…
When customers are ready to buy a hot tub, many don’t think about all the fun and functional products that can help make the spa experience better. Retailers need to have a savvy strategy for these extras such as booster seats, cushions, pillows and tables. Joe Nicholson, director of sales and marketing for Byron Originals,…
By Seraine Page Hot tub accessories offer opportunities to upsell while further improving a customer’s overall spa experience. Spa umbrellas are a perfect example. Showcasing umbrellas is a relatively hassle-free investment that requires little to no additional training. Umbrellas also take up very little space in a showroom. Any umbrella a retailer picks has to…
Leisure Concepts has been awarded its 11th patent for its Smartop Cover System. Awarded by the US Patent and Trademark Office, the new patent is a utility patent for its Smartop’s EAS Lift & Assist system. The patent was assigned under the title ‘Movement assistance device for a spa cover.’ “We work hard at Leisure…
Consumers buy a swim spa to get the benefits of low-impact exercise and relaxation all in one package. They don’t, however, anticipate a full workout before even entering the spa. “The biggest hassle in swim spa ownership is removing the cover,” says Jeff Bailey, general manager for Spring Dance Hot Tubs in the Philadelphia area….
Not long ago, it seemed every company had a hot, new, high-tech gadget they were rolling onto the spa market. The hot tub had been transformed into a computer with a hot water app attached via the Internet of Things. Your smartphone could operate waterfalls! Light shows! And, oh yeah, operate your spa. But these…
Mike Genova of Spokane, Washington–based Leisure Concepts has an eye and vision for detail. The company’s recent release of a step system called ModStep was an opportunity for Genova to merge form, safety and functionality in an expandable modular step aftermarket product. “The mod part of the product name represents a modern, contemporary and stylish…