POOLCORP, a wholesale distributor of swimming pool and backyard-related products, hosted more than 1,500 pool retailers and vendors at its 15th annual POOLCORP Retail Summit in Houston, Texas, showcasing new product launches, training programs and technology updates aimed at supporting independent pool retailers before the 2026 season.
When most people think of hot tubs, they imagine backyard relaxation or postworkout recovery. But for pool service professionals, hot tubs — particularly portable hot tubs — represent something else: an often-overlooked business opportunity.
Easton Select Group, a national leader in pool services and backyard leisure solutions, announced the appointment of Roy Harrison as vice president of sales and training, overseeing sales strategy, training programs and growth initiatives for the company’s expanding Plunge Plus pool and service divisions.