Pristiva reaches exclusive agreement with Pool Corporation
Pristiva Inc., a subsidiary of Compass Minerals exclusively focused on the salt water pool market, announced a distribution agreement with Pool Corporation, a leading distributor of swimming pool supplies and equipment.
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SwimWays acquires CoopSport International
SwimWays, a leading manufacturer of pool and outdoor recreational products, has acquired the company name and product line of CoopSport International, a fashion forward active lifestyle company. The combined entity will operate under ownership of SwimWays, based in Virginia Beach, Va. Under terms of the transaction, Coop will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of SwimWays with both the SwimWays and Coop names retained.
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Outdoor Spaces program launches second year
For a second year, Glen Raven Custom Fabrics and Somfy Systems are continuing their sponsorship of the Outdoor Spaces program, a nationwide effort that is educating consumers on the benefits of awnings.
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Delaware retailer honors Montini
Laurel, Del.-based home furnishings retailer Johnny Janosik recently honored Jerry Montini, a sales representative for Palm Springs Rattan & Garden Classics.
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Laurie Bell Rugs debut for outdoor style
Designer Laurie Jenkins, who became known as an outdoor products trend expert as the founder and namesake of Laurie Bell Fabrics, makes her latest foray into outdoor decor with the introduction of outdoor performance rugs. Laurie Bell Rugs will incorporate the highest standards for durability with fashionable original designs.
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British pavilion to offer latest UK garden products at NHS
Some of the latest and best British garden and leisure products will be exhibited at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas next month. Gardenex export federation is organizing the British pavilion at the show for a 15th consecutive year.
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Tap into the power of presentation
It’s no secret challenging times are upon us all. One secret to rising above the challenges lies in the ability to reemphasize the marketing basic known as visual merchandising or more simply, presentation. Inclusive of product mix to personnel training, quality presentation today can deliver a powerful punch for the specialty retailer.
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