Green shoots of recovery during the first half of the year blossomed into high levels of economic optimism as 2013 comes to a close Multiple sectors have been showing strong signs of sustained growth and the British economy has been given a major boost heading into the final months of the year with businesses reporting a positive outlook and the CBI declaring recovery is … [Read more...]
Sunil Sharma
Ensuring customer satisfaction with a strong commitment to post-sale service in your local area will provide increased profitability in the future, according to Aqua Hot Tubs Director Sunil Sharma This has been my best year of hot tub trading since I first became a retailer in 2005. We have also done very well with swim spas this year, which has been a complete surprise … [Read more...]
Steve Hasenmueller
Having a winter strategy is important to maintain dealer profitability, says Marquis Spas Director of Global Sales Steve Hasenmueller As a brand, Marquis Spas has performed well this year and we are seeing positive signs that the improving economy in the UK is going to boost our sales even further. We are constantly evolving our products and designs to meet the demands of … [Read more...]
Antony Perry
Dealers should focus on the individual requirements of prospective customers and promote unique features, advises Urban Cedar Managing Director Antony Perry Year-on-year, despite the recession, we are exceeding sales because we offer a bespoke service with top quality designs created and made in Britain. Our Bristol-based company is ten years old now and has a turnover of … [Read more...]
Matt Herbert
Industry standards for servicing hot tubs will help to prevent the trade from being tarnished with a poor reputation for customer support, says Matt Herbert of Hot Tub Solutions During the spring and summer months I was extremely busy. I could hardly keep up with the demand for my services as people purchased a hot tub for the first time that required my installation … [Read more...]
Tardis changing room for Dr Who hot tub fan
As millions tuned in to the special 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, one Stonehouse couple were getting into a lather themselves with their own Tardis in their back garden. Carpenter Jon Kent has spent over a year designing and building the famous police box known for its ability to defy the rules of space and time. This model however, at eight feet high and five feet square, … [Read more...]
CPC sponsors Olympic diver
Water treatment specialists, Complete Pool Controls (CPC), have become the first official sponsor for Great British diver Jack Laugher supporting him as he trains towards next year’s Commonwealth Games and the Rio Olympics in 2016. The 18-year old from Ripon in North Yorkshire is the current British champion in all age groups. Jack has competed at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth … [Read more...]
Unified voice for US industry
Retailer issues will be addressed by a powerful voice that has been created by members of the International Hot Tub Association and the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals agreeing to merge in a formidable alliance. The Board of Directors of the International Hot Tub Association (IHTA) and the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) voted unanimously on … [Read more...]
Royal seal of approval for innovation
Jacuzzi Spa & Bath Ltd have been celebrating gaining a ‘Royal’ seal of approval for the SASHA complete wellness unit by judges on an innovation awards panel. The SASHA complete wellness unit has been heavily promoted at exhibitions in the UK since its launch and has now been recognised by the Interior Designers of Canada with a Bronze Award for Innovation. It was … [Read more...]
Tub donation boosts charity
Caldera Spas distributor Certikin International helped a charity to feel grand ten times over with the help of a hot tub donation to boost the bids during an auction night. Wet leisure giant Certikin provided a Tahitian spa from the luxurious Caldera Spas Utopia series to boost an auction event for the Joining Jack Charity, which raises valuable funds for research into … [Read more...]