Leslie's to open 15 stores — here are the locations
Pool and spa supplies retailer Leslie’s is expanding its footprint in 2024, especially in the Lone Star State.
The chain, which currently operates more than 1,000 stores nationwide, will open 15 new stores in 2024. Seven of the new stores will be located in Texas, which is home to 725,000 residential pools according to a report from P.K. Data, Inc. The new stores will be located in the following local communities: Addison, Casa Linda, Dallas, Plano, Southlake (Dallas-Fort Worth metro), Cibola (San Antonio metro) and Spring (Houston metro).
Additionally, eight new locations are planned to open this year in California, New York, Arizona, Nevada, Florida and Washington.
"We are thrilled to announce these 15 new stores, which are strategically located in areas where there are strong pool and spa care needs," said David Caspers, chief stores officer for Leslie's. "Texas is a top market for Leslie's, and we are pleased to expand into more communities across the state this year.”
In addition to the store expansion news, Leslie’s announced that it is teaming up with Cullen Jones, four-time Olympic swimming medalist and the first African-American swimmer to hold a world record, to serve as its water safety spokesperson.
Leslie’s will also partner with two learn-to-swim and water safety education beneficiary organizations — Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the American Red Cross. Now through Oct. 31, Leslie's is accepting customer donations online and in more than 1,000 stores across the nation with 100% of all proceeds split equally between the two organizations. Across the past three years, Leslie's has raised and donated more than $1.5 million for such programs, with the funds fueling local initiatives in communities across the U.S.
“Additionally, as we move into pool season, we are proud to partner with Cullen Jones, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and the American Red Cross to drive water safety awareness, and to support the broadening of learn-to-swim and general water safety education programs across the U.S.,” added Caspers.
Founded in 1963, Leslie’s offers customers pool chemicals and equipment, toys & games, apparel, patio furniture and more.