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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,...
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November 17, 2022
Biofuel on Bachelor: Oregon Resort Announces New Wood-Fired Heating System
With wood-based heating solutions for several of its buildings, Bend, Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort will soon go back to the future. In it, parent company POWDR said the resort’s new 3,412 MBH (1000 kW) boiler will heat four of its base area facilities with an estimated 1,000 tons of...
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November 17, 2022
Why Real Estate Investors Are Paying More Attention to RV Parks and Campgrounds
For years, RVs have been associated with retirees who spend their golden years traveling the country. But that’s changing, and real estate investors have noticed. Encouraged by these changes and seeking higher returns than those offered by traditional property types, these investors are putting more of their money toward RV...
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November 17, 2022
You Can Visit Yosemite National Park Next Year Without a Reservation
Yosemite officials initially implemented a reservation system in 2020 as the pandemic drove record numbers of visitors to the park, and later renewed the program through 2021 and 2022 as crowds remained sizable. Other parks followed suit—Arches, Glacier, Zion Rocky Mountain, Shenandoah, and even Acadia requiring visitors to book their...
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November 16, 2022
Boardriders Cuts More than 150 Jobs
Boardriders, which is in the midst of a sale process, cut 170 jobs today in a move to reduce costs and become more nimble. Boardriders is home to the Billabong, Quiksilver, RVCA, Roxy, DC Shoes, Element and VonZipper brands and is one of the largest and most important companies in...
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November 15, 2022
Winnebago to open dedicated research and development facility
One of the USA’s best-known RV manufacturers Winnebago Industries has announced it will be opening a new Advanced Technology Innovation Center to focus on next-generation outdoor recreation technologies. The new facility, to be located in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, will focus on incubating and prototyping new technology applications across...
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November 15, 2022
Running can reduce risk of Metastatic Cancer by 72%, new study shows
Researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered that running increases the glucose (sugar) consumption of internal organs, thus reducing the amount of energy available to tumors. Led by Professor Carmit Levy of the Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, and Dr. Yftach Gepner of the School of Public Health, the...
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November 15, 2022
Winnebago Industries Sets 2025 Strategic Plan Targets
Happe and Chief Financial Officer Bryan Hughes revealed Winnebago Industries’ 2025 strategic plan targets. Winnebago is targeting $5.5 billion in net revenue, 15 percent non-RV revenue, 15 percent North American RV market share, and 10 percent North American pontoon market share. Additionally, Winnebago Industries is aiming to achieve 19 percent...
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November 15, 2022
Rab Unveils ‘Nutrition Label’ for Sustainability: Material Facts
Think of virgin fabrics and PFCs as added sugars and trans fats — that’s the tack British outerwear brand Rab will take with a new approach to some of its product labeling. Launching today, “Material Facts” mimics the nutrition information that has become ubiquitous in the last few decades. With it,...
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November 14, 2022
RV Retailer is now Blue Compass RV
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2022 -- RV Retailer, LLC, the fastest growing RV retail company in the United States with over 100 full-service RV dealerships, announced that it is launching the Blue Compass RV brand. With the new RV lifestyle brand, RV Retailer's name is changing to Blue Compass RV today. In 2023,...
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November 14, 2022
Lippert Acquires Way Interglobal
Lippert's subsidiary, Furrion LLC, has acquired the business assets of Way Interglobal, a former competitor producing appliances and electronics for the RV industry. The deal includes Way’s Everchill and Greystone brands, which are the divisions that serve the RV industry, but it does not include Way’s current power generator assets and...
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November 14, 2022
Oregon Park With Drive-In Theater Joins KOA System
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has announced that Hi Way Haven RV Park in Sutherlin, Ore., is now the Sutherlin/Umpqua Valley KOA. The facility has RV sites with full hookups and 50/30-amp service, as well as some sites with water and electric hookups and 30-amp service. Tent sites have water and electric...
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November 14, 2022
Camping World Acquires Alabama RV Dealer
Camping World Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire Ashley Outdoors, a family-owned RV dealership in Salem, AL. The company expects to close the sale in the first quarter of 2023, adding to Camping World’s existing Alabama locations in Calera, Dothan, Anniston, and Robertsdale. SGB Media
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November 11, 2022
Cotopaxi Hires Private Security to Reopen San Francisco Store
The Bay Area location closed on Oct. 18 due to ‘rampant organized theft’ and safety concerns. Now, it reopens under tighter surveillance. A shuttered Cotopaxi retail location in San Francisco reopened today after hiring private security, Cotopaxi founder and CEO Davis Smith announced. Gear Junkie
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November 10, 2022
Outdoor recreation is a 862 billion dollar industry
The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released new data that shows that the outdoor recreation industry is worth a record-breaking $862 billion to the US economy. This huge revenue generation means that the outdoor recreation industry contributes more to the US economy than oil and...
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November 10, 2022
Why The Running Event Is Welcoming New Brands and Embracing the Outdoors
Last November, in its return to in-person events, The Running Event (TRE) reported a slight dip in exhibitors, but record high attendance for retailers and media. Headed into its upcoming show this month in Austin, Texas, executive director Christina Henderson said participation has rebounded on all fronts. FN
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November 9, 2022
Jury Finds Extreme Skiing Champ Dean Cummings Not Guilty of Murder
Two years ago, professional skier Dean Cummings called 911 to report that he’d shot and killed a man in self-defense. This week, Cummings stood trial for the murder of 47-year-old Guillermo Arriola, who ended up dead on the floor of Cummings’ trailer. And just a few hours ago, a jury...
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November 9, 2022
The 50 Best Places to Work in 2022
In a post-pandemic world, workers are demanding remote flexibility, more time off, and generous health benefits. These are the companies meeting that bar and more, while encouraging their employees to live an active lifestyle and allowing them to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Outside Online
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November 8, 2022
Nation’s Largest RV Maker “Focused” On Going Electric
RV market leader Thor Industries is looking for a way to reduce its environmental impact. After rolling out an electrified prototype for its Airstream brand earlier this year, Thor Industries has formed a strategic alliance with EV startup Harbinger Motors. That could lead to all-electric versions of Thor’s various RV...
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November 8, 2022
RV Industry Association Launches Leadership Conference
The RV Industry Association is launching a brand-new Leadership Conference to take place March 15-18, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference, designed and supported by the Association’s Emerging Leaders Coalition, will bring together top-level management as well as next generation leaders from RV industry manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and campgrounds. RVIA
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November 7, 2022
Compass Diversified sales up 22% in third quarter; raises outlook
Compass Diversified, which owns BOA, Lizard Skins and PrimaLoft among other brands, recorded sales of $598 million in its most recent quarter, up 22% from the same period last year. BRAIN
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November 7, 2022
Winnebago HIKE 100 FLX is the RVBusiness RV of the Year
Led by its 131SB Overland Concept, the 2023 RVBusiness RV of the Year goes to the Winnebago HIKE 100 FLX. Also click to find out who are the other 31 RV finalists. RV Business