Study Group: Pool Corporation Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 47
This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
Jorge FernandezPrincipal
Water Science & Marketing
Jorge Fernandez is the Co-Founder of Water Science and Marketing, LLC (WSM), consultants with a focus on growing water industry businesses globally. Government and industry clients in the water industry tap WSM for business strategies and programs for...
- Mark Bulriss
Former Chairman and CEO
GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL CORPORATIONMark Bulriss was the Chairman and CEO at Great Lakes Chemical Corp. prior to the merger with Crompton, now called Chemtura. Great Lakes was a Specialty Chemical Company with primary focus on Polymer Stabilizers, Flame Retardants and Pool Chemicals. He...
- Larry Doan
Retail Consultant
Larry Doan - self employedLarry Doan is currently an independent retail consultant in the tools & hardware industry, where he has worked since 2006. Prior, he was a Store Manager at Lowe's, where he worked from 2001 to 2006. Previously, he was a Store Manager at The Home Depot...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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Crumbling U.S. Water Infrastructure is an Investment Opportunity
April 11, 2008
Analysis by: Jorge Fernandez, Principal,US Water Pipelines Are Breaking | ap.google.com
This article points to an area of the water industry that will continue to enjoy positive dynamics. For the investor, the message is simple: companies selling water infrastructure-related products and services, like large pipes, large valves, inspection and repair services, water pipeline engineering and construction, etc., the future has a strong upside. The current housing crisis may hurt some municipalities' ability to fund some of these projects. However, in most cases, delaying them is difficult or impossible, specially when water service to customers is at stake. Further, a new Washington administration in 2009 will look at rebuilding infrastructure as a strong potential avenue to re-energize the economy and create jobs.
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May 25, 2007
Analysis by: Jorge Fernandez, Principal,Water Extraction: Pure water production | www.filtsep.com
Implications: The fundamentals in the global water industry will continue to be quite positive for many years ahead. Economic prosperity brings with it severe deterioration of water availability and quality all over the world. Membrane filtration is a proven method to successfully and efficiently improve water quality and companies operating in this space can be expected to meet or exceed the water industry growth rate.
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December 14, 2006
Analysis by: Jorge Fernandez, Principal,Liquid Assets-Clean water makes a splash on Wall Street | plentymag.com
The Liquid Assets Article implies that water markets are hot and that millions of people lack good water, and that water companies have high PE valuations, which is true, but more than seeing sales growth, how can the investor make money, where and how?
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Home Depot continues to move away from core business
November 20, 2006
Analysis by: Larry Doan, Retail Consultant,Home Depot wades into consumer electronics arena | www.retailingtoday.com
Will customers buy into purchasing electronics from a home improvement retailer?
Will the sales associate be knowledgeable about this new product?
What about the space needed to merchandise , will it be the same in all stores or will customers have to search for it.
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The shrinking disposable income threat
September 15, 2006
Analysis by: Larry Doan, Retail Consultant,Dollar General Earnings Fall 40% | www.globest.com
As disposable income shrinks due to higher energy and gas prices low income consumers have a choice to make.
Have we seen the end to "dollar" stores?
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Construction/Project Management
- Specialty Trade Contracting
- Tool & Hardware Retailers
- Design Builder
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Sales
- Assistant Store Manager
- General Manager
- Principal
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February 14, 2008 | Chicago
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