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July 28, 2023
Clif Bar Continues to Improve Profitability Under New Owner
Mondelez International said its recently-acquired Clif Bar business continued to improve profitability in the second quarter with the help of higher prices amid “robust” sales growth and as Clif Bar recently overhauled its management team, including the exit of CEO Sally Grimes. At the close of February, Alexandre Zigliara was...
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July 26, 2023
Vista Outdoor’s Earnings Decline on 14 Percent Revenue Slide
Vista Outdoor, Inc. reported earnings declined 54 percent in the fiscal first quarter ended June 25. Sales dropped 14 percent with sales down 26 percent in the Sporting Products segment and 8 percent in the Outdoor Products segment. SGB
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July 26, 2023
Strava for Rock Climbing? Kaya App Sees Big Opportunity
Kaya first opened its digital doors in 2019, offering climbers a novel way to navigate climbing gyms and find specific routes. There was also a social element from the very beginning, with the option to log and share “sends” and start virtual discussions with friends. The company now boasts more...
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July 26, 2023
How Geartrade Uses AI to Cut Costs, Reduce Employee Burnout
Geartrade, the online resale platform for used gear and apparel, is leveraging artificial intelligence not to replace its workforce, but to make its employees’ lives easier, according to company executives. In January, Geartrade launched an AI system that was constructed with data from more than a million pieces of used...
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July 26, 2023
KOA’s New Partnerships Expand Pet Care for Campers
Two new pet-focused partners will work with Kampgrounds of America (KOA) to offer remote veterinary care options for campers who travel with their pets, the companies announced today. JustAnswer Pets and Pet Premium are services available to any camper who uses the KOA partnership marketplace. RV Pro
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July 25, 2023
Three people found dead at Colorado campsite were sisters, 14-year-old boy who planned to “live off the grid”
Two sisters and a 14-year-old boy were identified as the three campers whose bodies were found badly decomposed at a remote campsite in Gunnison County. Christine Vance, 41, Rebecca Vance, 42, and Rebecca’s son were all Colorado Springs residents, Gunnison County Coroner Michael Barnes told The Colorado Sun on Tuesday....
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July 25, 2023
RV industry steers through post-pandemic US slump
The U.S. economy may ultimately skirt a recession, but it's felt like one for months at Jon Ferrando's 103 RV dealerships. Retail sales of recreational vehicles are on track to be the lowest since 2015, said Ferrando, CEO and president of Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Blue Compass RV, which operates in...
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July 25, 2023
RV Shipments Down Nearly 50% at Year’s Halfway Point
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,095 units, a decrease of 46.4% compared to the 44,942 units shipped in June 2022. Halfway through 2023, RV shipments are down 49.2% with 164,830 units. RV Pro
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July 25, 2023
Thor Motor Coach Unveils 2024 Class C Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach announced changes to its model year 2024 lineup of Class C motorhomes, including the Chateau, Four Winds, Echelon, and Quantum models. The Chateau and Four Winds Class Cs boast of new exterior graphicsh; they built on a Ford E-series and Chevy chassis; keyless entry is offered; and...
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July 24, 2023
Fenix Outdoor Posts Q2 Sales and Profit Declines on Retail Inventory Issues
In March, the company warned, after a solid sales growth period in Q1, that results in upcoming quarters could be pressured by elevated inventories and promotions in the marketplace. In the second quarter ended June 30, consolidated sales declined 6.1 percent to €152.7 million, compared to €162.7 million in the...
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July 21, 2023
New study shows how running affects the aging brain
Running is not only great for your physical health, but your mental and cognitive health as well. Regular exercise is necessary if you want to keep your brain healthy as you age, and new research from Florida Atlantic University explains exactly how it helps you maintain memory function as you...
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July 21, 2023
A Giant Study Reveals What Happens if You Cram Exercise Into The Weekend
Exercise is good for your overall health and your heart in particular. Guidelines recommend that we should be doing 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity a week. But does it matter when you do this exercise? Should you spread it out in the week or does it lose some of the...
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July 20, 2023
Winnebago Solis Pocket Small RV Gets Wet Bath, New Power System
The Ram ProMaster is a commercial van that competes against the Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Winnebago uses this model to make the compact Solis Pocket 36B. A new floorplan is now available that packs a dinette and a wet bath into this small space. The company also partners with...
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July 20, 2023
Man dies in Death Valley as temperatures hit 121 degrees
A tourist died while visiting Death Valley on Tuesday afternoon, and his death may have been related to heat, the National Park Service said, as temperatures that afternoon were 121 degrees Fahrenheit. The 71-year-old man was from the Los Angeles area. He collapsed outside the restroom at Golden Canyon, a...
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July 20, 2023
KOA: Fourth of July Camping Equal to Last Year
The Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Monthly Research Report for July reported that more than 21.5 million households camped over the Fourth of July holiday, a number on par with 2022. Interestingly, the survey found most campers (56%) share that they have been postponing trips to later in the summer or...
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July 19, 2023
As Camping Popularity Surges, RV Resorts Look to Capitalize With Hotel-Like Comforts
As camping continues to grow in popularity, campgrounds and RV resorts continue to add more amenities that have attracted interest from guests old and new. These new amenities and accommodations allow for an RV resort to compete with hotels for leisure demand in warmer weather seasons. Hospitality Net
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July 19, 2023
Thule Inc’s Q2 Sales Fall on Continued Cycling Inventory Imbalances
Thule Inc. reported another challenging quarter as sales fell 15 percent in the Swedish company’s second quarter. The decline was blamed on continued weak bike-related product sales as retailers continue to focus on reducing inventory levels. The maker of car racks and bike accessories indicated inventories had returned to more...
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July 18, 2023
Dometic Q2 Report Shows Record-High Cash Flow
Dometic, a global market leader in the mobile living industry today released financial results for the second quarter of 2023. The company reported continued solid earnings and record-high operating cash flow. Net sales were SEK 8.329 billion (USD 816.242 million), a decrease of 2%. RV Business
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July 18, 2023
Can getting high enhance your runner’s high? A new study says yes
If you aren’t already doing high mileage, perhaps it’s time to start. A recent study published in the Journal of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research has shed light on an intriguing correlation between cannabis use and the exhilaration you feel after a run. According to the study, incorporating cannabis into your...
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July 17, 2023
General RV Center to Open First North Carolina Dealership
General RV Center, which calls itself the nation’s largest family-owned RV dealer, will join the North Carolina community with a new location in Salisbury scheduled to open next year. Located approximately 40 miles north of Charlotte in Rowan County, this will be General RV’s first dealership in North Carolina and...
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July 15, 2023
Courtney Dauwalter makes trail running history with Hardrock and Western States double
Courtney Dauwalter has made trail running history becoming the first runner ever to win the Western States 100 and the Hardrock 100 in the same year – breaking the course record that she set in last year’s race. Just three weeks after her record-breaking Western States victory Courtney Dauwalter stormed...
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July 15, 2023
Moderate exercise can influence the inflammatory responses of macrophages, research shows
Researchers have long known that moderate exercise has a beneficial impact on the body's response to inflammation, but what's been less understood is why. New research coming out of York University done on a mouse model suggests that the answers may lie at the production level of macrophages -; white...
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July 13, 2023
Campspot Announces Partnership With Sensible Weather on Weather Guarantees
Campers, an online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins and glamping options, has struck a new strategic partnership with climate risk technology company Sensible Weather. Through the agreement, Campspot users can rest assured that rain won’t ruin their adventure thanks to Sensible’s Weather Guarantees, which reimburse travelers in the...
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July 13, 2023
Hikers Urged to Stay Off Appalachian and Long Trails Following Vermont Floods
From Sunday through Monday, a rainstorm dropped more than 8 inches of precipitation on parts of the state, swelling waterways, flooding streets, and inundating some of the state's best-loved trail mileage. The storms, which killed one person in Barre City, caused an estimated $3 to $5 billion in damage according...
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July 12, 2023
KOA Reports Double Digit Growth Over July Holiday Weekend
Double digit growth in 2021 Fourth of July holiday results at Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) included an increase in occupancy of over 17% from 2020. Even more impressive, when compared to KOA’s record 2019, check-ins for KOA system were up more than 36%. OWNAKOA