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February 25, 2021
Camping World: 4Q Earnings Snapshot
Camping World Holdings Inc. (CWH) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $14.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. AP
February 25, 2021
Lippert Promotes Eileen Pruitt to Deputy CHRO and Senior Legal Counsel
Lippert Components, Inc., supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets announced the promotion of Eileen Pruitt to Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Legal Counsel. In her expanded role, Pruitt will work closely with Nick Fletcher,...
February 25, 2021
Wolverine World Wide Predicts Robust Return To Double-Digit Growth In 2021
In the fourth quarter ended January 2, sales reached $509.6 million, down 16.1 percent year-over-year. Wolverine said sales were significantly better than the company expected. Wall Street’s consensus estimate had been $479 million. SGB Media
February 24, 2021
RV Retailer LLC acquires Carolina Coach & Camper in N.C.
RV Retailer LLC (RVR) announced the acquisition of Carolina Coach & Camper, located in Claremont, N.C., and one of the premier family-owned dealerships in North Carolina, selling and servicing RVs for over 25 years. RV Retailer will have a total of 55 RV stores upon completion of this acquisition. RV...
February 24, 2021
Off-roading may be banned at Oceano Dunes. Would SLO County’s economy survive?
Once again, the popular Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is in jeopardy. The state Coastal Commission staff recommends closing the entire 3,500-acre park to off-road vehicles within five years to protect the sensitive dunes environment, triggering worries about the local economy. The Tribune
February 24, 2021
Why RV Travel Is Here To Stay: An Interview With The CEO Of RVshare
With the ability to explore the remote reaches of the interior US while keeping human contact at a minimum, it’s no wonder that business has been booming for RV rental companies since mid-2020. In the wake of this sudden surge in popularity, Forbes spoke to Jon Gray, CEO of RVshare,...
February 24, 2021
Campers Inn RV Acquires US Adventure RV in Naperville, Ill.
US Adventure RV has sold its Naperville, Ill, location to Jacksonville, Fla.-based Campers Inn RV, which bills itself as the largest family-operated dealership group in the country. RV Business
February 23, 2021
Goliath’s reckoning: Has REI grown too large?
REI’s ever-expanding ambitions have earned it plenty of fans—and critics—as it’s grown to dominate the outdoor industry. But many feel the retail giant has been made vulnerable by its own hubris SNEWS
February 23, 2021
Pocket Outdoor Media raises $150 million from Sequoia Heritage
Pocket Outdoor Media, home to 22 active lifestyle publications and several technology groups, raised $150 million in a Series B funding round led by Sequoia Heritage to fuel its recent acquisitions. Axios
February 23, 2021
Outdoor Retailer Will Return to an In-Person Event This Summer, Shifts Show to August
After having to go virtual with multiple events due to COVID-19, Outdoor Retailer will return to an in-person event this summer, two months later than usual. Footwear News
February 22, 2021
Emerald’s New CEO Sees Digital Shift Supporting 365-Day Engagement
Hervé Sedky, the new president and CEO of Emerald Holding, sees “early signs of a comeback” with two shows, including Surf Expo Winter, delivering 365-day customer engagement with digital tools rolled out over the pandemic. SGB Media
February 22, 2021
SRAM acquires Time road and mountain bike pedal business
SRAM has purchased clipless pedal manufacturer Time from the Rossignol Group. The acquisition includes the entire range of road and mountain bike pedal systems, Time’s shoe range and all associated intellectual property. bikeradar
February 22, 2021
Outdoorsy Appoints New Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer
Michael Dougherty joins Outdoorsy from iHeartMedia where he was the co-founder and CEO of Jelli, the world's largest digital ad platform for audio. Yahoo
February 22, 2021
The Polydrop P17A Is Perfect for EV Towing, Going Off-Grid
Teardrop trailers are a solid choice for a weekend-long escapade, but not necessarily so if you drive an EV. The latest from Polydrop aims to deliver improvements on both these accounts: a trailer for longer stays, towable by an electric vehicle. autoevolution
February 22, 2021
A venture capitalist renovates Airstreams in her spare time
When she isn't dealing with a company's finances, George is hunting down the perfect Airstream trailer, ripping out its floors, and giving it a unique paint job. Insider
February 22, 2021
Camping World Holdings Continues Expansion in the Northeast with Maine Acquisition
Camping World Holdings, Inc. announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire Lee’s Family Trailer in Windham, ME. The acquisition is anticipated to close in April 2021 and will be the company’s first location in the state of Maine. Business Wire
February 22, 2021
The Ultimate Yosemite National Park Travel Guide
Think you already know everything about our nation’s most iconic park? Think again. Outside
February 22, 2021
In ‘Nomadland,’ Vanlife Is a Necessity—Not a Choice
Chloé Zhao’s new film follows a baby boomer who moves into her van after the Great Recession. Outside
February 22, 2021
Towering Chinese smart RV features elevator to second-floor sunroom
The Villa Edition includes a large pop-up glasshouse, not to mention a small attached balcony over the driver cab at a price of US$413,000. New Atlas
February 18, 2021
Emerald Holding Posts Q4 Loss
Emerald Holding Inc. recognized a net loss of $58.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to a $68.2 million net loss for the fourth quarter of 2019. Revenue was $12.2 million compared to $44.9 million for the Q4 2019. The decrease primarily reflected a $32.7 million reduction from...
February 18, 2021
The Tokyo Olympics Appoint Seiko Hashimoto As Chief
The Tokyo Olympics are making a major statement in Japan - they’ve put a woman in charge, right after former chief Yoshiro Mori resigned last week following scrutiny over sexist remarks. Seiko Hashimoto, a former Olympic bronze medalist in speedskating, was appointed as the new president of the Tokyo Olympic...
February 17, 2021
20% of People Have a Genetic Mutation That Provides Superior Resilience to Cold
Almost one in five people lack the protein α-aktinin-3 in their muscle fiber. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden show that more of the skeletal muscle of these individuals comprises slow-twitch muscle fibers, which are more durable and energy-efficient and provide better tolerance to low temperatures than fast-twitch muscle fibers....
February 17, 2021
January retail sales show strong increase
Retail sales grew sharply in January as government stimulus checks provided a boost and momentum from 2020’s record holiday season carried over into the new year, according to the National Retail Federation. Shop Eat Surf
February 17, 2021
Camping World Holdings Announces Acquisition in the Northeast Corridor
Camping World Holdings, Inc., America’s Recreational Dealer, announced the acquisition of two locations in the Northeast in Hamburg, PA and Albany, NY, established through the acquisition of Boat-N-RV Superstore. Businesswire
February 17, 2021
A new take on the overland truck camper is coming. The AT Overland Aterra flatbed truck camper is a no-nonsense, full-featured, go-anywhere overland home. GearJunkie
A new take on the overland truck camper is coming. The AT Overland Aterra flatbed truck camper is a no-nonsense, full-featured, go-anywhere overland home. GearJunkie