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July 1, 2022
Patagonia, REI Co-op and The North Face React to Supreme Court Limiting EPA’s Ability to Regulate Carbon Emissions
Today, in a 6-3 vote — with the conservatives in the majority and liberals dissenting — the U.S. Supreme Court stated Congress, not the Environmental Protection Agency, has the authority to cap carbon dioxide emissions levels, which would result in a transition away from coal-fired plants and toward cleaner energy...
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June 30, 2022
Winnebago Announces Senior Leadership Moves
Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that Amber Holm will be joining Winnebago Industries as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. Sri Koneru is promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chad Reece is promoted to Vice President, Government and Industry Relations. SGB Media
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June 30, 2022
CLIF Bar Enters the Pet Market with CLIF PET
CLIF Bar & Company this week released its newest product, CLIF PET dog treats, the brand’s first line of snacks not made for humans. The three flavors of CLIF PET Plant Based Jerky dog treats can be found in Petco locations nationally, and on CLIF Bar’s website. Outside Business Journal
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June 29, 2022
Airstream of Santa Barbara Acquired by ‘We Are Airstream’
We Are Airstream Chandler, based in Arizona and the largest authorized Airstream dealership in the nation, announced its acquisition of Airstream of Santa Barbara. The one-acre property in California, which is the oldest Airstream dealership on the West Coast, will now be called We Are Airstream Santa Barbara. RV Pro
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June 28, 2022
Northgate Resorts Transforms Hospitality Creek Campground & Swim Club Into Jellystone Park
Northgate Resorts has acquired Hospitality Creek Campground & Swim Club and is converting it into a Jellystone park. Once complete, the campground will be New Jersey’s only Jellystone Park Camp-Resort. The campground currently has 233 campsites, including two cabins and six rental trailers. Modern Campground
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June 28, 2022
RV Investors Buckle Up for Bumpy Ride
The disruption to normal travel patterns was undoubtedly a boon for the RV industry. Shares of leading manufacturer THOR Industries and dominant retailer Camping World Holdings more than doubled and tripled, respectively, from the start of 2020 through their peaks in early 2021. But this year has been a different kind of...
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June 28, 2022
Roberts Resorts Plans to Invest $43M at Three RV Resorts
Roberts Resorts plans to invest more than $43 million over the next three years to improve and expand three RV resorts and one tiny home community northwest of Houston. RVBusiness
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June 28, 2022
IOC Announces New Skiing Events to Debut at 2026 Olympics
On June 24, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced three new events coming to the 2026 Winter Olympics. The IOC’s Executive Board also added several non-FIS events. A skeleton mixed-team event and luge doubles (men’s and women’s) now join ski mountaineering, which the committee looped in last summer....
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June 28, 2022
Outdoor air pollution may raise the risk of death by 20%, study finds
Scientists in many areas of study seek to understand what increases people’s risk for death. One area of particular interest is environmental factors that contribute to cardiovascular-related mortality. A recent studyTrusted Source published in PLoS ONETrusted Source examined the associated risk between certain environmental exposures and mortality, including cardiovascular mortality. Medical...
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June 27, 2022
THOR Industries Share Repurchase Authorization Increases to $600M
According to a press release, the board reaffirmed its authorization to company management to utilize up to $250 million to purchase THOR’s common stock shares through December 21, 2024, with $151,678,891.47 remaining on the authorization as of June 24, 2022. The leaders also authorized up to $448,321,168.53 more to purchase...
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June 27, 2022
Airstream and Blue Ox Partner on Hitches for Airstreams
Airstream has announced a partnership with Nebraska-based hitch manufacturer Blue Ox. Under the agreement, Blue Ox will manufacture two Airstream-specific versions of its best-selling weight distribution products, the SwayPro and TrackPro models. RV Pro
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June 24, 2022
A California REI Store is Looking to Unionize, Amid an Uptick in Retail Unions
Another REI store has started the process of organizing a union. A store in Berkeley, Calif. on Tuesday filed a request with the National Labor Relations Board to hold a union election. The group is looking for the company to voluntarily recognize them through the United Food and Commercial Workers Local...
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June 24, 2022
3D-Printed Protein Bars are Now a Thing You Can Buy
With over 420 unique combinations to choose from, you can personalize your protein consumption for how you like. But these flavorful curations aren't made in a traditional kitchen or factory, no. They're 3D-printed — yes you read that correctly. Gear Patrol
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June 24, 2022
USWE Sports AB Acquires Giant Loop
USWE Sports AB, a publicly traded backpack company based in Malmö, Sweden, has acquired Bend-based Giant Loop LLC, a powersports brand known for its innovative off-road motorcycle soft luggage designs. The purchase agreement is scheduled to close on July 1. Inside Outdoor
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June 24, 2022
Mo.’s RV Self-Park is Definitely ‘Not a Campground’
Once the payment has been made and processed, guests receive an access code and enter the park. When they pull into their assigned site, multiple sensors read their access code and provide information to the park’s computer system. A green light flashes. This means that they are in the right...
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June 24, 2022
World’s First Fully Solar-Equipped, Fold-Out Camp Trailer
GoSun and Camp365’s new camp trailer aims to mitigate key hassles in modern camping with ease of use and flexibility. Don’t believe us? Check out the adjective list: The companies say they partnered to create the first “aerodynamic, lightweight, expandable, off-grid solar trailer,” which takes less than 10 minutes to set...
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June 24, 2022
Patagonia will bail out employees arrested in abortion protests
Clothing company Patagonia said Friday it will pay bail for employees who peacefully protest for "reproductive justice." The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade earlier Friday, giving states the power to regulate and ban abortion. The decision prompted widespread protests outside the Supreme Court building, and more rallies are planned...
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June 23, 2022
National Park Visitor Spending Pumped $42.5B into Economy
Two of the United States’ most iconic RV names Thor Industries and Winnebago Industries have both reported record Q3 results in their latest financial figures. Thor Industries reported net sales of $4.66 billion (up 34.6 per cent on 2021) for the third quarter of its fiscal year, while also noting...
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June 23, 2022
National Park Visitor Spending Pumped $42.5B into Economy
The Department of the Interior announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2021 resulted in a $42.5 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 322,600 mostly local jobs. RVBusiness
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June 23, 2022
Colorado Gear Startup Matador Expands HQ and Plans to Nearly Triple Staff
Boulder, Colo.-based Matador Travel Equipment has moved into a new facility, the company announced Wednesday—four times the old HQ’s size—citing increased product demand as its market slowly shifts from travel to outdoor rec. The company’s new 8,000-square-foot facility at 1835 38th St. is open to the public. Outside Business Journal
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June 22, 2022
RV Retailer Expands into Michigan with Acquisition of A&S RV Centers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 22, 2022 -- RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") today announced the acquisition of A&S RV Centers with two locations in Auburn Hills and Midland, Michigan. Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President of RVR stated, "We are excited to enter Michigan with A&S RV Centers growing our store count to 102 across the nation. Michigan is...
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June 22, 2022
The Shyft Group Launches Aftermarket Brand for RV Market
Red Diamond Aftermarket Solutions, a new go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, makes its debut alongside a trio of initial product offerings – Red Diamond RunFlat to safely steer and brake during a tire blowout; Red Diamond Air Booster to keep motorcoach tires at the recommended pressure; and Red Diamond Self-Leveling...
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June 22, 2022
US Adventure Racer Goes Missing in British Columbia Wilderness
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are searching for a missing American adventure racer in British Columbia, Canada. Peter Jolles went missing while packrafting in Canada. He recently competed with Team Checkpoint Zero in Expedition Canada, which ended on Saturday, June 11, in Penticton, British Columbia. Gear Junkie
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June 22, 2022
Same county tops healthiest US community ranking for the third year in a row
Los Alamos County, New Mexico, has been ranked the healthiest US community for the third year in a row. However, the county and the four runners-up -- Falls Church, Virginia; Douglas County, Colorado; Morgan County, Utah; and Carver County, Minnesota -- all scored below average in the subcategory of housing. CNN
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June 21, 2022
RV owners undaunted by soaring gas prices
The Great American Road Trip is still on this summer, but higher gas prices have those motoring in recreational vehicles planning ventures closer to home. "People do continue to go RV-ing, they just adjust their behaviors some," a spokesperson for the RV Industry Association told CBS MoneyWatch. CBS News
