As plots are getting increasingly scarce, expensive, and small, hot tubs are becoming a popular choice. And thanks to their quick and easy set-up, they're also a great alternative to pools. With approximately 2500 hot tubs sold in a year, this distributor of 5 major brands (Garden Leisure, Cove Spas, Wellis, Weekend Spa, and Treesse) sees a bright future for hot tubs, with more than one reason to believe that.
The spa represents a significant surface area in SCP Europe warehouses
We met Jean-Louis Albouy at SCP's brand new logistics site in Vitrolles, near Marseille, where he told us why hot tubs already occupy a vast area of his warehouses.
"Hot tubs fit perfectly into the future of sustainable business. They are the market of tomorrow and allow for seamless and sophisticated landscaping. An example? Sales of artificial turf are going through the roof! Due to garden watering restrictions, this has become the preferred solution for outdoor spaces: it's always clean and easy to maintain.
People want to make the most of every space in their homes, including the outdoors. They want to enjoy comfortable outdoor living.
Spa Atlas Premium Edition by Wellis in the SCP catalogue
In addition to this trend, we mustn't forget that the pandemic spurred a surge in the appeal of hot tubs, thanks to the inflatable models bought in supermarkets and DIY stores. Now, users want high-performance products that ensure effective massages and relaxation and are also energy-efficient."
