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November 30, 2022
November RV Shipments Down 50%
Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,445 units, a decrease of (-50.4%) compared to the record 49,285 units shipped in November 2021. Through November, RV shipments are down (-15.6%) compared to the same point last year...
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November 30, 2022
Bear Grylls, Savage Ventures To Acquire, Expand Outdoors.com
TV star and writer Bear Grylls is partnering with Nashville-based digital-sector investors Savage Ventures to acquire, build out and relaunch the venerable website Outdoors.com, and turn it into an adventure-travel destination site. The partners said they plan to make Outdoors.com the home of adventure, with exclusive news, content, commerce, engaging community-based...
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November 30, 2022
Black Book: Colder Weather Brings Drop in Wholesale RV Values
The average sales prices for motor homes and towables sold at wholesale auctions declined last month. The drop off in motor home values from the month before looks quite dramatic, but when you consider the overall trend line for the past several months, it is consistent with the patterns that...
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November 30, 2022
Crown Capital Investments Acquires Pacific Yurts
Crown Capital Investments, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, has acquired Pacific Yurts, Inc., the maker of portable tents. This partnership will enable Pacific Yurts to enhance the opportunities it can offer to its employees. SGB
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November 30, 2022
Nonbinary Athlete Inclusion and Acceptance in Running
Nonbinary athletes like Riley all have unique experiences, and sports can be inclusive to those diverse experiences in ways that they haven’t been afforded in so many other areas of life. Inclusivity is urgent because nonbinary athletes make up an indispensable part of our community. TrailRunner
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November 30, 2022
The Rossignol Group to Invest $50M in Three Years Targeting Revenue Growth, Sustainability Leadership
Targeting both significant revenue growth and category leadership in sustainable ski and outdoor products, the Rossignol Group this month unveiled a new strategic plan — called Ascension 2026 — that commits to investing $50 million between now and 2026 to achieve its goals. Businesswire
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November 29, 2022
What Do California’s Zero-Emissions Goals Mean To The RV Industry?
California’s plans to prohibit the sale of new cars and trucks that emit carbon have gotten a lot of attention lately, but what’s most important for RVers to understand right now is that, in 2035, 12 years from now, these regulations will affect the vehicles that tow small travel trailers....
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November 29, 2022
Inflation, Gas Prices Have Significantly Impacted Camping
Marked by fluctuating external factors, The KOA Monthly Research Report – November Edition uncovers that campers and leisure travelers’ plans changed significantly throughout 2022. At least 74% of campers made one or more adjustments to their travel plans, including 3-in-10 campers who camped more as they decreased other types of...
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November 29, 2022
Pathfinder Reports Record Revenues in the Third Quarter 2022
Pathfinder Ventures Inc. (TSXV: RV) (OTCQB: RVRVF) (the "Company" or "Pathfinder.") reported today its financial and operating results for the three-month period (or "third quarter" or "Q3") ended September 30, 2022. Revenues increased by 19% to $1,402,325 in Q3 2022, compared to Q3 2021. Yahoo Finance
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November 28, 2022
100% Pre Delivery Inspection for All Jayco Brands
The Jayco® Family of Companies has announced the opening of its newest Pre Delivery Inspection facility on the Jayco campus. The building, on Southridge Blvd. in Middlebury, Indiana, is approximately 70,000 square feet and will accommodate four lines running simultaneously. RV Dealer News
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November 28, 2022
Black Friday Online Sales Hit Record $9.12 Billion
U.S. shoppers spent a record $9.12 billion online this Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks sales on retailers’ websites. That’s a 2.3 percent increase compared to $8.92 billion in 2021 and also up from $9.03 billion the in 2020. SGB Media
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November 28, 2022
Camping World Further Expands its Southern California Presence with the Acquisition of the RV Solutions Group
Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced an agreement to acquire RV Solutions Inc., a family-owned RV dealership group in San Diego, California. This transaction includes two RV Dealership locations, RV Solutions and Airstream of San Diego along with one standalone parts and service...
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November 28, 2022
Crown Capital buys portable tent maker Pacific Yurts
Crown Capital has acquired Oregon based Pacific Yurts Inc, a maker of portable tents or yurts. No financial terms were disclosed. Pacific Yurts launched in 1978. PE Hub
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November 27, 2022
New Study Reveals a Secret to Becoming More Active
A new mathematical model incorporates the influence of social interactions on community exercise patterns, implying that connecting with moderately active individuals may motivate sedentary people to become more active. Ensela Mema of Kean University in Union, New Jersey, and associates recently published their findings in the journal PLOS ONE. SciTechDaily
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November 26, 2022
A woman died from hypothermia while hiking in Zion National Park
A woman died while hiking in Zion National Park on Wednesday after showing symptoms of hypothermia according to the National Park Service. The unnamed woman, 31, started showing signs of hypothermia while walking on a 16-mile hike through the Narrows section of the park with her husband, the NPS said...
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November 25, 2022
Patagonia Sues Gap for Copying Its Signature Snap-T Pullover
Following its fallout with Ye, GAP (NYSE:GPS -2.19%) now lands itself in legal trouble with outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia which recently filed a lawsuit accusing the American clothing brand of copying its signature Snap-T pocket design found on its fleece sweaters for over three decades. Hype Beast
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November 25, 2022
Outdoor recreation grows into $10B industry in Michigan
Outdoor recreation last year in Michigan grew into a booming $10.8 billion industry that employs nearly 10,000 people. Michigan’s outdoor economy increased by more than 15% from 2020 to 2021, an annual report from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis shows. The impact is greater now than...
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November 22, 2022
October RV Shipments Down 43.7% Compared to 2021
Results for the RV Industry Association’s October 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 32,652 units, a decrease of (-43.7%) compared to the 57,971 units shipped in October 2021. Through October, RV shipments are down (-12.2%) compared to the same point last year with...
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November 21, 2022
Hospitality Firm Buys Iconic Surf City Campground For $21M
Lanier’s Campground in Surf City recently changed hands in a $21 million deal with buyer TRG Resorts, an outdoor hospitality company based in Florida. TRG officials said they plan to modernize and improve the landmark property, now called The Inlet at Lanier Pointe RV Campground. Wilmington Biz
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November 18, 2022
RV door expert Konrad Baur reports record sales
German RV and caravan door manufacturer Konrad Baur has reported that its sales for September and October 2022 were by far the highest in the history of the company. Founded in 2007, Konrad Baur has been on a steady growth journey and now produces more than 4,000 doors annually for...
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November 17, 2022
Inside the Outdoor Retailer Overhaul: New Winter Show Dates and Additional Events
Outdoor Retailer (OR) is undergoing an overhaul at a time when the trade show is facing obstacles in the wake of its move back to Utah. In March, the biannual trade show announced it would move back to its former longtime home, the Salt Palace Convention Center in Utah, after spending...
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November 17, 2022
You Can Now Shop For Vans, Merrell and Saucony Sneakers With Google’s New 3D View Feature
Google has launched a new way to shop for shoes – in 3D. The company has expanded the three-dimensional and augmented reality (AR) shopping technology it uses for home goods and beauty to the footwear space. Now, consumers can shop for shoes using AR, allowing the user to spin and zoom in...
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November 17, 2022
Winnebago defends workplace safety after investigative series points to industry problems
A month after a newspaper investigation into rampant injuries at recreational vehicle factories, a Winnebago Industries executive is seeking to assuage concerns about workplace conditions. Chris West, the company's senior vice president of enterprise operations, said during a Winnebago Investor Day presentation on Tuesday that safety is "a cornerstone" principle...
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November 17, 2022
Legendary climber Alex Honnold is also a ninja ultrarunner
Ultrasignup shows Honnold as having completed one other ultra in 2011, but he’s also flown under the radar with some running accomplishments, including a casual R2R2R (Rim to Rim to Rim) of the Grand Canyon in 2021–an endurance challenge that is on many runners’ bucket lists. Canadian Running
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November 17, 2022
Outside Inc makes 12% workforce cut on advertising slowdown
Outside Inc – the parent publisher to VeloNews, CyclingTips, PinkBike, B2B Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, plus the Trailforks platform – has announced a number of staff layoffs this week. Among those laid off are senior journalists across the portfolio Caley Fretz, Dave Rome, Matt de Neef and Daniel Benson,...