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September 25, 2023
Thor Industries’ Sales Drop 28 Percent In Fiscal Fourth Quarter, Exceed Plan
Thor Industries Inc.’s tumbled 67.9 percent on a 28.4 percent revenue decline in the fiscal fourth quarter ended July 31 but both came in well above analyst targets. The RV maker predicted sales will decline about 3 percent in the current fiscal year following a 31.8 percent slide this past fiscal year. Sales...
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September 25, 2023
Dick’s to Shutter Most Moosejaw Retail Stores
Dick’s Sporting Goods is closing 11 of 14 of its Moosejaw stores just six months after acquiring the outdoor retailer from Walmart. The stores are scheduled to close in February 2024, including Moosejaw’s headquarters in Madison Heights, Michigan, the Detroit Free Press reported. The move is part of Dick’s strategy...
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September 23, 2023
RV owners look for their property at Camping World fire scene
People from around the region are trying to sort out what happened to their RV and campers turned in for service at Camping World in East Ridge. Owners of campers and RVs who had dropped them by Campers World for service started showing up as the night wore on to...
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September 22, 2023
Denver’s closest ski area sold to new owners for ‘undisclosed’ price
Ski industry media reports that Clear Creek County's Echo Mountain has been sold for an undisclosed amount to Jogan Inc., LLC. This follows an acquisition of the spot by Minnesota-based Burwell Enterprises in 2016 for $3.78 million. Denver Gazette
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September 21, 2023
Gym and Auto Belay Manufacturer to Pay $6M in Settlement for Auto Belay Accident
Seattle’s Vertical World and Colorado-based manufacturer C3 have settled in a lawsuit following a severe climbing accident that occurred on August 1, 2019. The climber, Michael Vandivere, sustained a 30-foot fall and subsequently suffered a number of severe injuries, including 12 pelvic fractures, a traumatic brain injury, lung injuries, bladder...
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September 20, 2023
Adidas and National Geographic Reunite for Aurora Borealis-Themed Collaboration
Adidas and National Geographic are reuniting for a second nature-inspired collection. On Sept. 27, the athletic brand will team up again with the magazine on a capsule line inspired by the lights of the Aurora Borealis. FN
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September 20, 2023
KMD Sees Rip Curl Post Solid FY Growth while Oboz Sales Jump 62 Percent
KMD Brands Limited, the parent company to the Rip Curl, Oboz and Kathmandu brands, reported it had achieved record sales of over NZ$1.1 billion dollars in the fiscal year ended July 31, its first year of uninterrupted trade post-pandemic. Group wholesale sales growth was up 11 percent for the year...
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September 19, 2023
Cruiser RV Introduces Avenir as Entry-Level Luxury RV
Cruiser RV, a division of Heartland RV, just announced the newest model to its lineup, the Avenir. Pushing the boundaries of traditional wood-and-aluminum construction, Avenir includes a fresh, of-the-moment design at an approachable towing weight and a competitive price. Avenir’s lineup draws from Cruiser’s most popular floor plans to create a...
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September 19, 2023
E-Bike Technology Is Going to Revolutionize Kayaking
Old Town’s new ePDL+ drive system can seamlessly switch between manual pedal power, power-assisted pedal, or fully-motorized propulsion—they’re calling that mode “cruise control”— at the push of a button. A proprietary 36-volt lithium battery delivers 46 hours of continuous power in the lowest speed cruise control mode, and three hours...
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September 18, 2023
Here’s How Surfers Can Showcase Their Sponsors at the Paris Olympics
The International Olympic Committee goes through great lengths to ensure the maximum visibility for their sponsors - and that said visibility is not blurred by competing athlete sponsors. In order to guarantee their partners that competing brands will not steal the limelight, they come up with a comprehensive set of...
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September 15, 2023
Study Ranks Best, Worst States for EV Charging
How many chargers, how many people, how many roads, and how many EVs? They all go into the math to figure out the best and worst states for EV charging. GearJunkie
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September 14, 2023
This Property Executive Looks To Turn Recreational Vehicle Demand Into REIT Storage Powerhouse
Gary Wojtaszek came out of retirement to accomplish something he has done before: Grow a company in an emerging type of real estate into a multibillion-dollar powerhouse. But this time, he wants to do it by tapping a lifestyle trend surging across America. Wojtaszek retired from data center operator CyrusOne...
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September 14, 2023
Encore RV Launches New Product Line
Encore RV is launching a product line called VENŪ. Called the VENŪ 10KB, it has a unique shape that helps it standout from the small adventure trailers. The trailer features a large L-Base kitchen cabinet and solid-surface countertop with an undermount sink. A matching L-Overhead cabinet provides additional storage while...
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September 13, 2023
Grand Canyon hiker dies attempting to trek from south rim to north rim in single day
A Grand Canyon hiker has died while attempting to hike rim-to-rim in a single day at the national park. The 55-year-old Virginia man was unable to be resuscitated on the trail. abc news
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September 13, 2023
Patagonia Releases New Neoprene-Free Wetsuits With More Stretch
After nearly five years of development, Patagonia released their newly designed line of neoprene-free Yulex fullsuits. In an effort to boost flexibility, comfort and performance, the wetsuits are reportedly 20% more stretchy while also being 5% lighter than their previous suits. Paying special attention to the shoulder area, they’ve also...
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September 13, 2023
Big Bear Mountain Resort Receives $12M in Upgrades for Winter ‘23/24
Southern California’s year-round home for outdoor adventure is investing over $12 million across its three mountains – Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain – to improve existing infrastructure, provide additional amenities, and enhance the guest experience during the '23/24 season. The capital improvements, which include multiple base area renovations,...
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September 12, 2023
Workers Unionizing at Vertical Endeavors
Workers at Vertical Endeavors are forming a union, with workers having signed and submitted cards to the National Labor Relations Board to unionize with the United Food and Commercial Workers. The stated areas of focus in the unionization effort are “livable wages, better working conditions, and…a seat at the table...
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September 12, 2023
‘Park Brokerage’ Sells Arizona Resort for Over $6.9M
Park Brokerage and Commercial LLC has announced the sale of Leisure Valley RV Resort located in Casa Grande, Ariz., for the price of $6,960,000 was completed on Sept. 8. Woodallscm
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September 12, 2023
2023 RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Award Winners Announced
Winners of the 2023 RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Awards are being announced today by RVBusiness magazine and BJ Thompson Associates (BJTA), which oversees the popular, 12-year-old bar-raising Top 50 program. Now in its 13th year, the RVB Top 50 program is designed to recognize the very best RV dealerships in North...
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September 12, 2023
Airstream Reveals New Class B Camper Van and Updated Trade Wind Travel Trailer
The big Hershey RV Show may not officially get underway until tomorrow, but Airstream is already making headlines. Ahead of the start of that event, the RV manufacturer has announced that it is expanding its lineup with two exciting new additions. Those include the Trade Winds travel trailer and the...
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September 11, 2023
RV Women’s Alliance Names Trailblazers, Champions Finalists
From more than 60 nominations, the finalists for the RV Women’s Alliance’s Awards have been selected. One winner from each category will be announced at the Awards Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 12, during the RV Women’s Alliance Education Symposium. RV Business
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September 8, 2023
An Enormous Crack Has Appeared on Royal Arches, One of Yosemite’s Most Iconic Routes
Of the many climbing zones in Yosemite, Royal Arches is one of the most iconic. It’s an amazing piece of nature; a band of rock that soars towards the sky at a relatively easy grade. But climbers last month came across a new feature on the cliff: a massive crack...
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September 7, 2023
Surfline Names Ross Garrett CEO
Surfline\Wavetrak Inc, the leading provider of surf forecasting and video experiences, today announced that Ross Garrett has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Kyle Laughlin, who stepped down from the position. Ross Garrett previously served the company for nine impactful years from 2011 to 2020, holding various key...
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September 6, 2023
EXEC: Amer Sports Files Confidentially to Go Public
Amer Sports, the parent of Salomon, Wilson, Arc’teryx, and other sports brands, filed confidentially for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) that could value the group as high as $10 billion. The offering would come as Amer Sports’ business has seen accelerated growth, driven by Arc’teryx and Salomon and in...
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September 6, 2023
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is new majority owner of Powder Mountain following $100 million investment
Just months after buying into a minority ownership position of Utah’s Powder Mountain Resort, Netflix co-founder and longtime CEO Reed Hastings has ascended to majority owner of the facility by way of a new $100 million investment announced Wednesday. Back in April, Hastings bought a minority interest in the ski...