Leslieâ??s-A Great Place to Work, A Great Team to Join! The road to becoming the nations' largest retailer of swimming pool supplies and related products began in 1963 when the first Leslie's store opened in North Hollywood, California. The same vision and passion that began then is evident in our over 600 retail stores, 18 Commercial Centers, and 5 Distribution Centers throughout 35 states and in our Corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona. Our commitment to customer service not only makes Leslie's a great place to shop but also a great place to work. We believe in working hard and having fun, ...