Leslie's Pool Supplies
Leslie's Pool Supplies (Leslie's, Inc.) is a U.S. specialty retailer of pool and spa products — chemicals, cleaning equipment, parts, and accessories — sold through both physical stores and lesliespool.com. Founded in 1963, it is the largest pool-supply retailer in the United States, operating roughly 890–975 stores across about 37 states from its Phoenix, Arizona headquarters. It trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker LESL following its 2020 IPO.
| Website | lesliespool.com ↗ |
|---|---|
| Type | Retailer |
| Channel | Both |
| Marketplaces | Amazon: Third-party listings only Walmart: Third-party listings only No official Leslie's seller storefront found on either marketplace; Leslie's-branded items appear via third-party resellers. [source] |
| Ownership | Public |
| Stock | NASDAQ: LESL |
| American company | Yes — U.S. company, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Footprint | ≈890–975 stores across roughly 37 U.S. states (ScrapeHero: 890 as of 2026-04-01; company/Wikipedia cite "over 975"). Largest U.S. pool-supply retailer. |
| Known for | The largest specialty retailer of swimming pool and spa supplies, equipment, and chemicals in the United States, with in-store water testing and a nationwide store network. |
| Does well | Operating the largest U.S. network of specialty pool & spa stores with in-store water testing and an integrated online channel. |
| BBB rating | BBB A+ · accredited (2026-06-24) |
| Trustpilot | pending |
| Est. web traffic | ~533,000/mo (Similarweb (3-mo avg, est.), 2026-06-24) |
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| Returns | Items may be returned within 30 days for a replacement or refund; products must have receipt or proof of purchase, be unused, in new condition, and in original packaging. Shipping and handling charges are non-refundable except for defective or damaged products. [source] |
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| Shipping | Free shipping on most orders to the contiguous United States for Pool Perks Rewards members; standard ground generally 3–5 business days. Does not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, or overseas U.S. territories. [source] |
| Warranty / Defects | pending [source] |
Customer Service Notes
BBB profile (Phoenix, AZ HQ) shows an A+ rating and BBB accreditation since 2018-02-21, reporting 124 total complaints in the last 3 years and 33 closed in the last 12 months as of the capture date.
Company Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1963 | Founded by Phil Leslie (with Raymond Cesmat) as a pool supply store in North Hollywood, California |
| 1991 | First initial public offering, raising about $28 million |
| 1997 | Taken private (~$140M) by Hancock Park and Leonard Green & Partners |
| 2017 | Acquired by L Catterton |
| 2020-11-02 | Returned to public markets on NASDAQ (LESL); IPO priced at $17.00 |
Sources
- https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/LESL
- https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/lesl/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie's
- https://www.scrapehero.com/location-reports/Leslie's%20Pool%20Supplies-USA/
- https://www.bbb.org/us/az/phoenix/profile/pool-supplies/leslies-1126-37000110
- https://lesliespool.com/return-policy.html
- https://lesliespool.com/shipping.html
Last updated 2026-06-24 · Next review 2026-07-24