ECO WARRIORS

Improving the environmental burden of spas… Sunbeach Spas are actively promoting a ‘buy from the inside, out’ philosophy; encouraging customers to look past the shiny, gleaming exterior and think about longevity as well as the total cost of ownership. The team believe their Sunbeach and Oasis brands are eco warriors; bringing not only the quality […]

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THE FEEL-GOOD FACTOR

There was something special about the return of the annual SPATEX event that, the organisers say, attracted 1,545 unique visitors. Staged as the country began to loosen the shackles of the on-going pandemic, some companies remained reluctant to send representatives, opting for reduced teams, while others avoided the usual crowded events like the traditional exhibitor […]

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OH WHAT A NIGHT!

The UK spa and hot tub industry came together for an outstanding night of celebration for the presentation of the 2021 UK Pool & Spa Awards. Held in December, in the climate of the continuing global pandemic, an audience of 200 were asked to show a current negative Covid test before being allowed entry to […]

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SPA TEAM TRIBUTE TO MISSING COLLEAGUE

Travelling down from central Scotland for the award presentations in Birmingham in December, the team from Penguin Spas booked a table for seven employees but left one seat empty as a mark of respect to a former colleague. Russell McCrum, Penguin Spas employee and friend, sadly passed away in July at the young age of […]

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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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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS – ADDED VALUE SALES

Maximising add-on sales on all customer bases… The average hot tub owner spends at least £250 every year on chemicals, filters and other accessories. Frustratingly, with so much competition in a buoyant market, this money will probably not be spent with the dealer who sold them their spa. In a world dominated by Amazon, E-Bay […]

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RECORD BREAKERS

Reporting from the UK Pool & Spa Awards… The 2020 UK Pool & Spa Awards recognised investment in the hot tubs and swim spa sector that had soared by an estimated 75%. Believed to be worth some £300 million pounds annually, the residential spa sector saw an unprecedented rise in demand as home-owners, unable to […]

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FEAST AND FAMINE FOR SPA RETAILERS

In what has turned out to be a feast and famine year for hot tub retailers, the winter months could mean make or break for some outlets. With 2020 travel and holiday plans cancelled due to the global pandemic, everyone and their wife, wanted to spend that summer money by investing in their own a […]

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SUNBEACH SALES SOAR DESPITE PANDEMIC

Sunbeach Spas is setting recordbreaking figures on a ‘whirlwind’ of sales this year. “To be fair, the sales drive has been dealer driven and I have to pay tribute to the way they have adapted to selling through Covid-19,” says Sunbeach’s Wayne Green. Investment in extended warehousing and stock as well as new vans and […]

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2020 VISION – SPATEX REVIEW

A picture special from the SPATEX pool and spa show… The organisers of SPATEX, the UK’s exclusive pool and spa trade show, are already looking ahead to its 25th milestone event to be held in 2021. The team will return to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry to celebrate its silver anniversary from Tuesday to Thursday […]

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