Leslie’s (NASDAQ: LESL) is the largest specialty retailer of swimming pool supplies in the United States, offering a comprehensive range of products and services for residential and commercial pool owners. Founded in 1963 by Sam Leslie in Los Angeles, California, the company has grown from a single storefront into a national brand with over 950 retail locations, an e-commerce platform, and a network of service technicians. Leslie’s went public in December 2020, trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker LESL, and has since focused on expanding its footprint and enhancing its omnichannel capabilities.
The company’s core offerings include pool and spa chemicals, equipment, parts and accessories, as well as value-added services such as water quality analysis, equipment repair, and professional pool maintenance. Leslie’s proprietary brands—such as Gainsborough® for pool equipment and Fintech® for filtration products—sit alongside industry-leading national brands, providing customers with a broad choice of solutions. In addition to walk-in retail experiences, Leslie’s digital platform enables online ordering, curbside pickup, same-day delivery, and subscription-based chemical replenishment, catering to the evolving needs of DIY pool owners and professional service providers.
Leslie’s serves customers across the continental U.S., with a concentration in key residential and resort markets. The company’s service fleet of trained technicians delivers in-home and on-site maintenance through both company-operated and franchised service centers, addressing demand from homeowners, homeowners’ associations, commercial properties, and hospitality clients. By leveraging data analytics and customer loyalty programs, Leslie’s aims to optimize inventory management, forecast seasonal demand, and personalize offerings to drive repeat business and long-term customer relationships.
Headquartered in Glendale, California, Leslie’s is led by President and Chief Executive Officer James P. Cooper, whose background in retail and consumer services spans over two decades. The senior leadership team includes Chief Financial Officer Megan Buck and other seasoned executives overseeing merchandising, operations, marketing, and digital strategy. Guided by a Board of Directors with deep expertise in retail, private equity, and consumer goods, Leslie’s continues to execute on its strategy of market share growth, service excellence, and innovation in the swimming pool and spa industry.
