Format: Audio

Brian Quint , Dennis Marunde & Chris Curcio

The panel will consist of 3 multi-store/multi-channel retailers -with a total 26 retails stores between them - selling in-ground & above ground pools; pool/spa accessories & chemicals; hot tubs; swim spas; saunas; barbeques; technical repair department; construction/renovation and service (route maintenance) departments; Holiday lighting; and Christmas products.

The panelists will share:
1.?What significant changes each business has made since 2007 to grow top AND bottom line performance of their businesses
2.?The impact of e-commerce retailers (to include Amazon) on their traditional business model.
3.?Attendees will leave with a list of specific things each company has done to strengthen their business against e-commerce and other “non-traditional” competitive pressures/channels

Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions to this powerful and informative session.
There is no doubt attendees will leave with new ideas and ways to strengthen and grow their retail businesses in this changing and challenging world of specialty retail!