State of the Industry

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Retailers face a challenging economic environment in 2020. Happy consumers and low interest rates are supporting a decent economy. But a looming recession and shaky stock market are contributing to a slowdown in business activity.

PHTA is advocating for the industry on a wide range of topics, including labeling for water-conserving pool covers, standards for energy-efficiency pool pump motors, summer work and travel visas, and tariff exclusions.

PHTA works to consolidate educational offerings following the merger and sets a course for the future.

Although WAVE launched in 2012, 2020 is shaping up to be the program’s most productive year yet, with more social, networking and educational opportunities than ever before.

A new law went into effect in California that reclassified hundreds of thousands of contract laborers and employees, leaving industry insiders divided.

The pool and spa industry should be reaching out to other categories of professionals to secure future abundance and security.

Adding new membership categories for instructors and students is one of the latest moves by PHTA, which aims to increase overall membership by 5% in 2020.

Some industry professionals believe sharing their business information and equipment leads to mutual growth.

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PHTA now offers members a unique 401k program.

Dealers adjust to concerns with competition from the internet, but still reported strong numbers for 2019.

The majority of survey takers reported an increase in portable spa sales, and swim spas further cemented themselves as a growing market.

It is a great time to be taking care of pools and spas. Some companies even reported a need to turn down business because the demand was too high.

Builders reported a spectacular year with one familiar refrain: lots of work and too few people to do it.

The home will fill a larger role in a world that just learned the dangers of a global pandemic.

Pkdata reports the pool and spa industry was the first to get a real injection: the surge in demand for residential pool construction.

PHTA members predict the top industry trends for the upcoming season.

Pushed to the limits and forced to adapt, the service sector learned all that it’s capable of this past year.

It was a year of flexibility and change — but pool and spa retailers rose to the occasion.

Supply problems tainted an otherwise wildly successful year in spa sales.

Builders reported a year of dramatic change, from customer interactions to lead management, labor and more.

Retailers reflecting on the season behind them reported frustration over getting product, hiring skilled workers, and price inflation. But it was also another record year of growth and excitement for the year ahead.

2021 didn't top the record-breaking year that was 2020, but the hot tub industry reported another year of strong numbers, despite the challenge of product shortages and price increases.

Although demand stayed high and kept service businesses booming, the pandemic’s toughest challenges — namely, supply and labor shortages — bled over into 2022.

Last year was full of changes for pool construction. Supply, pricing and labor remained key issues, but a the market remained steady and strong.

As pool prices continue to rise, builders are placing a higher emphasis on financing.

The choice of pool filter type impacts water usage, which is important in drought-stricken areas.

Businesses must take steps to ensure they don’t lose valuable information when employees leave for the competition.