Around Metairie got a sneak peak at the amazing retail space being built out by Ducky’s Pools, Hot Tubs & Living in Metairie. The new store is just 2 buildings behind Lowes Home Improvement at 2636 Edenborn Ave.
Ducky’s is locally founded and owned by industry veteran Josh Ulfers. “I wanted to fill a void not just locally but something that could become a national model for our industry. We’re reinventing what a pool supply store is. Ducky’s is so much more than a pool supply store and our industry as a whole needs to move in a different direction. I’m excited that Metairie can be the ground floor location for this type of new concept.” said Ulfers.
He’s right about that. The new store features much more than pool supplies, above ground pools, spas and hot tubs. Ducky’s will offer a wide assortment of unique home decor, gifts and lifestyle products. The non-pool and hot tub side of the store offers customers everything from crawfish boil gear and grills to bath bombs and fun locally themed socks. Even shoppers who don’t own a pool or hot tub will find plenty in store at Ducky’s.
There is certainly a huge and full selection for pool and hot tub buyers as well. “We’re a one stop shop from the pool or hot tub itself to every supply that you would ever need.” added Ulfers. The showroom will feature 2 indoor swimming pool displays and about 25 hot tubs.
Ducky’s will also offer free in-store water testing and analysis of pool & hot tub water. The in-store water lab can test and analyze water in a matter of minutes. None of which is automated. Instead nationally certified water lab technicians test and analyze each water sample one at a time.
As for the name… “We do have a unique name and brand. Many of my peers in the industry are asking where the name came from. The goal here from our name and brand to the products that we offer is to have fun and enjoy life. We’re not in the business of selling pools or leisure products. We’re in the business of helping customers create great life experiences. There are so many life long memories crafted around the backyard pool and grill. There was no better way to convey that other than creating our big yellow friend Ducky.” said Ulfers.
