# Leslie’s

> Leslie’s is a U.S. pool and spa care retailer selling chemicals, equipment, parts and accessories through stores and digital channels, backed by free water testing and equipment services. Founded in 1963, it filed for Chapter 11 on September 30, 2026 and continues operating while pursuing a lender-supported restructuring.

- **Founded:** 1963
- **Headquarters:** Phoenix, United States
- **Founders:** Phil Leslie Jr. (Founder)
- **Products:** Pool and spa supplies, AccuBlue in-store testing, AccuBlue Home, Equipment installation and repair, Pool Perks
- **Notable:** Reached its 1,000th store in North Port, Florida in April 2023., Announced more than 50 million cumulative water tests in April 2023., Commercially launched AccuBlue Home in May 2023.

## Products & services

- **Pool and spa supplies** — Sanitizers, shock, water balancers, filters, pumps, heaters, cleaners, parts, covers and accessories; a mix of exclusive and third-party products.
- **AccuBlue in-store testing** — Complimentary water analysis and a customized treatment plan; Leslie’s advertises a 10-point test in 60 seconds.
- **AccuBlue Home** — Commercially launched May 31, 2023. App-connected sample testing with treatment recommendations; $50 monthly membership includes $50 in merchandise credits. Additional single-use disks are purchased separately.
- **Equipment installation and repair** — On-site pump, filter and heater installation and repair plus seasonal services, subject to location. The service page excludes hot-tub servicing, underground leak detection and vinyl-liner replacement.
- **Pool Perks** — Customer loyalty program; a tiered redesign was described in the fiscal 2025 annual report.
- **PRO and commercial supply** — Products and support for pool professionals and commercial property operators.

## Achievements

- Reached its 1,000th store in North Port, Florida in April 2023.
- Announced more than 50 million cumulative water tests in April 2023.
- Commercially launched AccuBlue Home in May 2023.
- AccuBlue Home appears in the Good Design Awards directory with award year 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Filed prearranged Chapter 11 cases September 30. Lender-supported proposal targets approximately $685 million of debt reduction and $150 million of new capital; separately announced 76 store closures. Target emergence is early 2027, not an achieved outcome.
- **2026-08** — Reported third-quarter sales of $458.5 million, down 8.4%, and withdrew the full-year outlook. Reported $8.3 million year-to-date non-cash impairment related to 80 store closures and one distribution center.
- **2026-02** — Announced a value-pricing strategy and the New Low Prices, Same Great Quality campaign.

## Links

- Website: https://lesliespool.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leslies
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/lesliespoolcare
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/lesliespoolcare/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliespoolcare/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesliespoolcare/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23