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Renovating pool and spa stores: Taking the opportunity to revamp retail spaces during the pandemic

In some parts of the country, pool stores were not required to close, in other areas, brick-and-mortar retail operations...

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State of the industry: 2019 survey results – part 3
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38-mm (1.5-in.) Carrousel® Grout Plant
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October 12-14, 2022

World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC)
Houston, TX

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Best practices for maintenance techs to ensure accurate water test results

Water balance in pools and hot tubs is a relatively simple concept. Take the readings from the most commonly tested parameters (pH, total alkalinity [TA], calcium hardness [CH], water temperature, and total dissolved solids [TDS]) and then use these values in a mathematical formula that produces a number.
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Fluidra’s new president brings senior management experience from adjacent industries
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Calgary compensates persistent parent for ‘nightmare’ swim registration system
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U.S. pool maker expands Canadian operations with an Ontario facility
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298 divers cannonball together to set new world record
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France employs AI to sniff out tax evading pools
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AI tech startup to launch ‘virtual lifeguard’ for children in U.S.
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Whitby’s mega Nordic Spa Village finally sets an opening date
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Toronto pools have gone to the dogs
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How to strengthen sales by adapting to consumer habits

A retailer has less than 10 seconds to make a first impression on a consumer. Within this time the consumer will start to form their opinion, not just about the store, but everything about the business. This is amplified more so if it is the consumer’s first time in the store.
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CASE STUDIES

Building gazebos

Incorporating an outdoor structure into the development plan of a property can be an interesting challenge. Installers can expect to face many questions, not only from the client, but also from designers, architects, engineers, landscape contractors, manufacturers and provincial/municipal building departments. Each of these advisors will...
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Pleatco’s ‘Perfect Pool Tech’ search begins
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Insurance Solutions for the Pool & Spa Industry
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Understanding the concepts of moving water

Demand for residential swimming pools with moving water (e.g. lazy rivers and current-powered exercise/therapy pools) is coming on strong. Topping the list of market trends driving this demand is the growing number of people in the ‘Baby Boomer’ demographic who are becoming more concerned with overall fitness. That said,...
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