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July 11, 2023
AIC show ‘breathes new life’ into Chinese RV industry
China’s All In Caravaning Show was successfully held in Beijing from 16-18 July and was praised for ‘breathing new life’ into the country’s RV and camping industry, fuelling its recovery and development. The show, which was taking place for the first time without cancellation or restriction due to coronavirus, attracted...
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July 10, 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Dispersed RV Camping
Scoring a great campsite doesn’t always require scrambling for an online reservation months in advance. Instead, look to the millions of acres of public land across the U.S. where you can camp outside of designated campgrounds for free. This kind of camping is widely known as dispersed camping (or boondocking...
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July 10, 2023
How Outdoor Brands and Retailers Can Attract Younger Consumers
To find out how to appeal to the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts – and future customers – The Daily talked to brands, retailers, and marketing firms that are having success reaching and understanding younger consumers. Their suggestions ranged from the need for brands to emphasize authenticity, embrace true diversity,...
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July 10, 2023
Hydro Flask Segment Sales Down in Q1 at Parent Company on Lower Club Sales
Sales at its Home & Outdoor segment, including OXO, Hydro Flask and Osprey, were down 7.3 percent in the period. Adjusted EPS of $1.94 was down from $2.41 a year ago but ahead of Wall Street’s consensus of $1.68. Sales fell 6.6 percent to $474.7 million but was above Wall...
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July 10, 2023
Western Residents Most Interested in Buying RVs, While Southerners Look to Purchase Boats
LendingTree explored consumer interest in financing recreational vehicles (RVs) and boats. Using data from the past two years, we determined when interest in RV and boat financing peaked at the national level, as well as which states were most interested in these modes of recreation. Perhaps unsurprisingly, those who live...
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July 7, 2023
300 Exhibitors Planned at Overland Expo Mountain West ’23
Overland Expo also offers hundreds of educational sessions. Attendees can take part in Q&As, specialized classes, region-specific courses, product demos and more as part of the 175+ educational sessions scheduled during the program. RV Business
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July 6, 2023
Higher VO2 max may protect against certain cancers, study shows
Researchers from the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences have linked cardio-respiratory fitness to a lower risk of dying from prostate, colon and lung cancer—the three most common types of cancer in men. Running Magazine
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July 3, 2023
General RV Breaks Ground on 15th Dealership, 2nd in Utah
General RV Center, the nation’s largest family-owned RV dealer, has broken ground on its 15th Supercenter located in South Weber, Utah. The new Supercenter will house a 65,000-square-foot facility, have 30 service bays, and will have the capacity to hold 450 RVs. The South Weber store is projected to bring...
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June 30, 2023
‘We can’t find anything’: Colo. officials end search, but family’s hunt for missing trail runner goes on
Ian O'Brien ran up a 13,000-foot Colorado mountain, snapped a selfie for his girlfriend and disappeared without a trace, sparking a frantic search effort by his loved ones that continues. O’Brien’s last known location was at the summit of Hesperus Mountain, a 13,200-foot peak nestled in the La Plata Mountains....
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June 30, 2023
Haugen RV Sells Missouri Stores
Two years after expanding its Utah-based RV dealership group to Missouri, Haugen RV sold the two Missouri-based stores. Haugen RV CEO Jason Haugen said it was the right time to sell the Legacy RV dealership locations to Ocala, Florida-based Optimum RV. RV News
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June 29, 2023
National Geographic reportedly lays off its last staff writers
National Geographic has reportedly laid off its last staff writers and will no longer be sold on US newsstands. Nineteen editorial staffers were affected by the layoffs, the Washington Post reported, and several staffers confirmed the news on Twitter. The Guardian
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June 28, 2023
17 people fall ill at Colorado campground after exposure to gas cloud
Seventeen campers fell ill in San Juan National Forest in La Plata County after exposure to an unknown gas cloud Tuesday night, according to the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District. About 9 p.m. Mountain time Tuesday, emergency responders with Upper Pine River Fire Protection District were dispatched to the...
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June 28, 2023
Campground OK’ed at old Boyds Bears site
Cumberland Township supervisors voted 5-0 Tuesday to grant conditional use for a campground at the former Boyds Bears facility. Under the site’s mixed-use zoning, BR Smith Properties’ project at 75 Cunningham Road could not advance without the conditional use, which supervisors granted subject to several conditions. One condition is campsites...
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June 28, 2023
Campsites Are Fully Booked. They’re Also Half-Empty.
Rising interest in camping means prime sites are selling out across the country. So why do so many campsites sit empty on peak nights? Online booking and cancellation fees mean there is little to gain in letting parks know you’re a no-show, campers say. Travelers who make multiple bookings before...
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June 28, 2023
Shoe Company Partners With Kampgrounds of America
HOLO Footwear has formed a collaboration with Kampgrounds of America (KOA) in a three-year deal that begins this July and August, pairing sustainable footwear brand HOLO with the world’s largest campground network to highlight the brands’ aligned goals. RV Pro
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June 27, 2023
‘World’s Hardest Ice Climb’ Sees First Ascent
Emmett joined with partner Klemen Premrl to create the massive, 131-foot line at British Columbia’s Helmcken Falls, developed by ice-climbing godfather Will Gadd. The overhanging pitch only gets steeper as the climbers go higher, so the crux “is literally the last move,” they explain. They named the route Mission to...
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June 27, 2023
Chicago billionaire dies in crash on Colorado race track on 70th birthday
James Crown, a 70-year-old businessman from the billionaire Crown family, died in a driving accident on his birthday, according to authorities. Mr Crown, whose family owns the Aspen Skiing Company, was driving at the Aspen Motorsports Park in Woody Creek, Colorado, when he collided with an impact barrier, according to...
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June 27, 2023
Outdoor Industry Adds 14.5 Million Total Participants Since Pandemic Began
Participation in outdoor activities has grown for the eighth consecutive year, and since the COVID-19 pandemic, the outdoor industry is up 14.5 million total participants. Last year, 3.8 million more people participated in the outdoors compared to 2021. The Daily OR
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June 27, 2023
Ford to ax at least 1,000 contract, salaried workers to offset billion-dollar EV investments
Ford Motor Co. reportedly has plans to fire at least 1,000 salaried and contract workers as the auto giant looks to offset the cost of investing in the electric vehicle market. During internal meetings on Monday, salaried workers based in North America were informed of the impending job cuts, which...
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June 27, 2023
Columbia Sportswear Sues Softstar Shoes Over Use Of Omniflex Name
Columbia Sportswear filed a federal lawsuit alleging trademark infringement against Softstar Shoes, the minimalist footwear brand based in Philomath, OR, over its use of the Omniflex name. The Omniflex sole, introduced in 2020, is used in the RunAmoc line, Softstar’s primary revenue driver. SGB Media
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June 25, 2023
May Shipment Report Now Available
Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 30,919 units, a decrease of (-38.8%) compared to the record 50,529 units shipped in May 2022. To date, RV shipments are down (-49.7%) with 140,735 units. RVIA
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June 21, 2023
Winnebago Industries (WGO) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
Winnebago , which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders industry, posted revenues of $900.8 million for the quarter ended May 2023, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.24%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.46 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two...
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June 21, 2023
Report and Photos from Day Two at Outdoor Retailer
The second day of this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer had a similar steady buzz as Day One, with fairly busy booths and well-attended smaller events throughout the day. Once again, The Daily walked the floor to speak with brands about their featured new products, stopping by Shwood, Danner, Coal Headwear,...
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June 20, 2023
‘Glamping’ Grows Up: ULUM’s Bid to Create Approachable Luxury
Now, with the launch of ULUM in Moab, Utah, the brand is creating a more elevated experience: Think electricity in tents, Aesop amenities, Pendleton blankets and more emphasis on the F&B delivered in purpose-built communal spaces. Launched in Moab within driving distance to Canyonlands airport and many of the natural...
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June 20, 2023
Report and Photos from Day One at Outdoor Retailer
The first day of Outdoor Retailer Summer kicked off with a busy show floor, education sessions, and networking events at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah. About 700 brands were participating at the show, with about 200 of those new to OR. To get a pulse on what...