Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
This industry consists of small to large stores that sell swimming pool equipment and supplies, such as water chemicals, cleaning and testing equipment, pumps, covers and recreational items (e.g. tubes and floats). Industry sales are generally dependent on disposable income since households make up a large share of the industry’s market. Downstream demand from swimming pool contractors also affects demand since a higher number of swimming pools installed positively correlates with the need for swimming pool equipment. The industry is highly fragmented but national player Leslie’s Poolmart Inc. represents a sizable market.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
As a retail industry, the Swimming Pool Equipment Stores industry has a low level of capital intensity. On average, firms spend $0.07 on capital for every dollar spent on wages. Industry operators looking to expand must secure retail storefronts, including computers and fixtures. Larger companies, with many store locations, will also need distribution facilities and trucks for transportation, which might lead to higher capital costs for some industry operators. For industry operators that are focusing on their current stores, very little capital is needed to resume business. However, to expand, capital is needed to grow into a nationwide presence. Wages are the most prominent cost for operations... purchase to read more