FEELING HOT! HOT! HOT!

Sauna sales are hot news in both pool and spa sectors… Attitudes to health and wellness have changed dramatically since the pandemic. Guests of boutique hotels, luxury spas and members’ clubs now have much higher expectations for wellness facilities; no longer satisfied with simply a spa or even a swimming pool. Offering rest and relaxation […]

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GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY FOR ALL SWIM

Based in Cardiff, All Swim marked their 50th Anniversary celebrations with a two-day open day event at their Penarth Road showroom. They were supported by all of their main suppliers, who travelled from across the country to join the celebrations. Launched in 1972 by Audrey Allen and husband Mike, some 30 years later, the business […]

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SPANET BROADENS UK SPA CONTROL CHOICES

Now available in the UK, SpaNet is an Australian brand with a focus on the design and manufacture of innovative, energy efficient, premium quality spa pool control systems and ancillary products. With a huge focus on energy efficiency, compared with other brands, R&D teams in Australia and NZ have many years of experience developing high […]

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BEST SELLING IMPRESSIONS

Why showrooms are still essential to boost hot tub sales, as Jane Herbert reports… Recent lockdowns may have fast-tracked use of the latest video technology, but successful retailers agree that there is no substitute for the hands-on buying experience, making showrooms critical to securing sales. “Buying a spa is very much like purchasing a new […]

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RECORD BOAT SHOW SALES

Hydropool displayed a range of Serenity, self-cleaning hot tubs and swimspas at the recent Southampton Boat Show. Long-term exhibitors at the event, Hydropool fielded a five-strong team, reduced from previous years, as it was unclear how attendance would be impacted at the first major show since Covid. “Sales were amazing,” revealed Simon Chaney, Retail Sales […]

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DOUBLE BUBBLE FOR SUNBEACH

Sunbeach Spas has strengthened its UK market position with the confirmation of SpaCare UK as a designated distribution centre; recruiting and supporting retailers, covering the north of the UK and Wales. A third distribution centre, further south, is set to be announced imminently. Based in Scunthorpe, SpaCare UK, lead by Craig and Laura Wright, will […]

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TV BOOST FOR HOT TUB SECTOR

Superior Wellness took centre stage in this summer’s two-part Channel 5 focus on Hot Tub Brits: More Bubbles Please! The Superior team offered a behind the scenes look at their new head office in Chesterfield, the retail division Miami Spas, the hot tub delivery and installation process, including footage of a delivery to one of […]

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JOB VACANCY – Hot Tub Engineer

Join the UK’s number one wellness expert! We are looking for an experienced and qualified Hot Tub Engineer Based in the South East of England Competitive Salary Available Apply in confidence with full CV to: aaron@hottub-swimspa.com The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company, Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Maidstone Road Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5BQ

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF…Amaury Maeder

  Role: As International Sales Manager for Superior Wellness since August 2020, Amaury’s main responsibility is to grow the partner network specifically in France but also in other parts of Europe and the rest of the world. I am the daily contact and account manager for our international partners – assisting them with any queries, […]

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CONSUMER GIANT SWOOPS FOR OUTDOOR LIVING

Buy it Direct Group, one of the UK’s largest online consumer goods retailers, has acquired hot tub and swim spa specialist, Outdoor Living, one of the UK’s best known and highly admired retailers of hot tubs, swim spas, saunas and gazebos, Already home to a number of leading eCommerce brands, including Appliances Direct, Laptops Direct, […]

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