Leslie's Poolmart to open 13 new stores this week

Casual Living Staff -- Casual Living, 3/13/2013 9:55:41 AM

PHOENIX - Swimming pool supplies retailer Leslie's Poolmart has announced plans to grand open 13 new retail locations throughout the U.S. on March 15. The stores will celebrate the grand openings March 15-18, with specials and festivities throughout the weekend, including 20% off everything in the store.

The March 15 grand opening stores are in the following locations:

• Maricopa, Ariz.
• Porterville and San Clemente, Calif.
• Deltona and Orlando, Fla.
• Douglasville, Ga.
• Denham Springs, La.
• Henderson, Nev.
• Edmond and Oklahoma City, Okla.
• McKinney, Nederland and Rowlett, Texas

For store details, visit http://storelocator.lesliespool.com/leslies.

In total, Leslie's plans to open 48 new stores this year, between March and May. With these new stores and its recent acquisition of 24 Warehouse Pool Supply stores in the Houston area, Leslie's will bring its total store count to more than 800 stores nationwide. The company employs approximately 3,500 associates across the country during the swimming pool season.

"Leslie's is proud to be opening new store locations this year to serve our customers and add jobs throughout the country," said Larry Hayward, CEO, Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. "Our new stores will offer customers an expansive selection of swimming pool supplies, pool equipment and recreational items. Leslie's associates serve as a valuable resource for swimming pool owners and provide detailed, knowledgeable information needed for their pool care."

All Leslie's stores offer free water tests in store. Testing the pool water ensures a clean, clear pool. Customers are encouraged to take a sample of their water into a local Leslie's store to get complete test results, which helps to ensure the water is balanced on all aspects.