Spas

News and product introductions in the outdoor recreation category including pools, spas, saunas, hot tubs and more.

Watkins Manufacturing meets CEC Standards on hot tubs

6/18/2008 7:30:00 AM
Watkins Manufacturing announced it is among the first hot tub manufacturers to meet the current Title 20 energy standards. More

2008 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo Promises Improvements
07/14/2008
A number of early exhibitor commitments and show enhancements promise to make the 2008 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo a productive market for both buyers and exhibitors. More
Update: New consumer catalog from Essentials
05/02/2008
Spa retailers can generate more interest in spa accessories when they offer “spah!” More
GAME debuts solar shower
04/01/2008
GAME has introduced the AquaLivin’ outdoor solar shower, designed for easy use by homeowners who simply attach a garden hose to the solar shower cylinder. More
What's Hot in High Point
Courtney M. Paschal - 04/01/2008
The High Point Market returns to the Furniture Capital of the World this month with plenty of furniture introductions and stylish home accessories in the mix. From April 7-13, buyers are sure to find new items to display on their showroom floors. More
HPBExpo sports color, innovations
By Cinde W. Ingram, Courtney M. Paschal and Donna Myers - 04/01/2008
Retail dealers sampled new flavors of grilled foods and huddled around infrared patio heaters, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits as the latest barbecue and hearth products were tested at the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo in Atlanta. The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association announced record-breaking grill shipments of more than 17. More
ThermoSpas launches casual furniture, garden dealer program
03/31/2008
ThermoSpas, manufacturers of hot tubs, swim spas and outdoor living products, launched a dealer program designed specifically for outdoor living, casual furniture and garden center retailers. More
Expect warmer February this year
Jack Grum, vice president , Weather Trends International - 02/01/2008
Last year, bitter cold temperatures locked in across the nation for most of the month, producing the coldest retail February in 18 years and the snowiest in 13 years. The month started out with record-setting lake effect snows in New York and ended the month with a late season blizzard in the upper Midwest. More
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Outside Views
Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc
June 16, 2008
Backyard Blast
This weekend my family & I celebrated Father's Day in our backyard. We read the m...
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Outside Views
Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc
June 12, 2008
Top 10 Gift Ideas for Father's Day!
Tips for Father’s Day Gifts It’s that time again this year when you ar...
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Outside Views
Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc
June 6, 2008
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Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc
May 28, 2008
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Pacific Casual 12 Ft. x 10 Gazebo With Netting Model 5LGZ2978A SKU #625617 The co...
mark worley - 8/1/2008 5:58:28 PM PT
in response to Pacific Casual adds sales executive

Where's the 50,000 square foot showroom located. That's pretty big even for the Merch...
H Michael Biscan - 7/23/2008 12:36:44 PM PT
in response to 4 Seasons enters specialty market

Mr. Yandell should read the online comments about the quality of his company's produc...
Norman W. Carrick - 7/21/2008 12:10:04 PM PT
in response to Cal Spas names lean-manufacturing instructor VP of operations

Get a new manager for the new downtown store because the one you have there is utterl...
Michelle Davis - 7/15/2008 7:41:31 PM PT
in response to Carls Patio opens two more stores

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Inside/Out Design
Many online readers have requested to view the images that ran with our May trend feature - Inside/Out Design by Cheryl Dangel Cullen. The images are found here. Photos courtesy of Meridian Interior, LLC.

Outdoor Living Booth - HPBExpo 2008
Sponsors included Telescope Casual, Outdoor Leisure, Sunbrella, In & Out Cabinetry, Sawgrass Mills Outdoor Rugs, Tervis Tumbler, Imax and Trees Int'l. For details on getting involved in 2009, contact Norman Hamilton at 336-605-3790.

Cool Displays from Casual Show
The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market was held Sept. 17-21 in Chicago.

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Join Casual Living for a video tour of showrooms and new products at the recent International Casual Furniture Association's Pre-Market at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Click here for more details.

EVENTS

New York International Gift Fair
8/16/2008 - 8/21/2008
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Piers, Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 and 94 and Metropolitan Pavilion, New York

Spoga
8/31/2008 - 9/2/2008
Koelmesse Congress Center, Cologne, Germany

International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market
9/15/2008 - 9/18/2008
Merchandise Mart, Chicago

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