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January 20, 2022
The battle for Outdoor Retailer’s future is on
For the last five years, Outdoor Retailer has been a veritable cash cow for Colorado. The semiannual trade show reportedly brings more than $110 million to the state every year. At the end of 2022, the show’s contract with the City of Denver is expiring, and Colorado’s top politicians are...
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January 19, 2022
Airstream’s concept electric camping trailer propels itself
Airstream has introduced a pair of EV concepts that include the eStream, a self-propelled camper. The dual-motor trailer not only reduces the burden on the towing vehicle, but can be remote-controlled from your phone to help you hitch up, reverse or simply move your camp site. You can even use the...
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January 19, 2022
Rivian partners with Under Canvas to bring EV charging to most beautiful camping sites in the US
Rivian announced several charging networks - the Rivian Waypoints and Rivian Adventure Network. Under Rivian Waypoints, it is now partnering with Under Canvas to deploy charging stations directly at camp sites. Under Canvas is known for its luxury camping sites at some of the most beautiful locations in the US, including Zion,...
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January 19, 2022
Outdoor Retailer outlines Covid precautions for Snow Show
Outdoor Retailer’s semiannual trade show is set to take place in Denver next week, from January 26-28. Given the recent transmission rates of the Omicron variant, however, some exhibitors and attendees say they’ve opted out of the event due to safety concerns. Outside Business Journal
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January 19, 2022
Storyteller Overland Acquires Global Expedition Vehicles
Storyteller Overland, which has in short order established itself as the insurgent leader in the Class-B RV Adventure Van space, announced Wednesday that it has acquired Global Expedition Vehicles, LLC – the world’s leading manufacturer of expedition vehicles and bespoke Adventure Trucks. RV Business
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January 19, 2022
Thor Industries shows off electric travel trailer and electric motorhome concepts
Thor Industries (NYSE:THO) unveiled its strategy around the electrification of the RV industry at the Florida RV SuperShow today. The company displayed new RV concepts, with an electric motorhome and an electric travel trailer in the spotlight. Seeking Alpha
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January 19, 2022
IOC branded “irresponsible” for using Beijing 2022 app researchers claims put users at risk
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been branded "irresponsible" for requiring participants to use an application devised to monitor the health of attendees at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing "with such glaring security vulnerabilities". Inside the Games
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January 19, 2022
Outdoor Retailer’s Marisa Nicholson on Keeping Snow Show In Person Amid COVID-19 Concerns and the Trade Show’s Future Home
At the start of the month, when trade shows were weighing decisions whether or not to remain in-person or cancel amid growing COVID-19 concerns, Outdoor Retailer announced its late-January event would go on as planned. Footwear News
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January 18, 2022
Star brite Parent Co. Reports Record-Breaking Q4, Full Year
Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. (NASDAQ: OBCI), parent company of the Star brite brand of RV appearance and maintenance products, announced record net sales for both the fourth quarter and the full year 2021. Full-year net sales of approximately $64.3 million were up 16% over 2020 and Q4 2021 net sales of approximately...
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January 18, 2022
Thor Industries Forms Partnership With TechNexus
Elkhart-based Thor Industries (NYSE: THO) has formed a partnership with TechNexus Venture Collaborative in Chicago. Thor says the partnership will identify and engage an “ecosystem of entrepreneurs” and startups that will connect with the RV manufacturer to help drive initiatives. Thor says the collaboration will improve its end-customer experience and several...
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January 18, 2022
Key promotions at RV Industry Association and GoRVing
Bill Baker has been promoted to the position of vice president of membership and research at the RV Industry Association (RVIA) and Karen Redfern (pictured above, right) has been promoted to chief marketing officer and senior vice president of GO RVing. Camping Trade World
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January 18, 2022
Winnebago e-RV Electric Camper Van Concept Has 125 Miles of Range
Recreational vehicles rounded the corner into the electric era today with the unveiling of the Winnebago e-RV concept at the Florida RV SuperShow. Using a Ford Transit van as the basis of the concept, Winnebago and its powertrain partner, Lightning e Motors, swapped in an an electric motor and an...
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January 17, 2022
Sports Illustrated’s Fittest 50 2022
Each year Sports Illustrated accepts the challenge and ranks the best-conditioned athletes in the world, consulting the expertise of trainers, exercise physiologists and performance experts with experience across the college, pro and Olympic levels of sports. The panel evaluates athletes on the following criteria: performances over the last 12+ months; demands and risks...
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January 17, 2022
KOA Boasts Record Year in 2021
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) reports that 2021 was its best-ever in its 60 years of operation. The company had a 33.2 percent revenue increase over 2020 and a 33 percent increase in revenue over 2019, the company’s previous highest-grossing year, it said in its Q4 Business Report. RV-PRO
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January 14, 2022
Evo spends $17.5 million on land for new Seattle development project
Evo this week announced its purchase of a new retail site in downtown Seattle, Wash. The project, dubbed “Campus Seattle,” will expand on an existing evo store and adjacent skatepark, rock climbing gym, and 23,000 square feet of office space to create a full city block of mixed-use retail, sporting,...
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January 14, 2022
Keystone RV Strikes Exclusive Deal with Dragonfly Energy
Keystone RV and U.S.-based Dragonfly Energy, a battery technology company known for its popular Battle Born Lithium-ion brand, have entered into an exclusive agreement to provide Dragonfly Energy batteries as standard or optional OEM equipment on Keystone RV travel trailers and fifth wheels. In addition, Dragonfly Energy batteries will soon be sold...
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January 14, 2022
Another EV Bites the Dust: Bollinger Pulls Plug on Electric Pickup and SUV
Brawny and brutish, the Bollinger B1 SUV and B2 pickup were designed for serious work and off-road applications. But the Detroit-based startup has unexpectedly unplugged the two EVs, shifting its focus to commercial truck applications. GearJunkie
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January 14, 2022
Vail Resorts Reports Downbeat Start to Snow Season
One of the snow industry’s largest customer, Vail Resorts, reported a downbeat start to the North American season due to lack of snow and the rise of the Omicron Covid variant. Vail Resorts operates a wide range of well-known resorts and regional ski areas including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone,...
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January 13, 2022
Here’s How Much the Nike Logo Is Actually Worth After It Was Purchased for $35 Nearly 50 Years Ago
How Much Is the Nike Logo Worth? Some say the logo is worth the net worth of the Nike brand, valuing it as a more than $30 billion image. Footwear News
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January 12, 2022
U.S. used-vehicle sales record set in 2021
The number of used vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2021 hit an all-time record, according to Cox Automotive, bolstered by a robust spring selling season that analysts say may not be easily repeated. Cox Automotive estimated that used-car sales finished 2021 at 40.9 million vehicles - up about 10% over...
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January 12, 2022
New RV Parks and Park Expansions Continue Across Florida
Florida will have at least 15 new RV resorts with over 3,700 new campsites by early next year in response to rising consumer demand. Meanwhile, at least 13 other RV resorts across the state are collectively adding nearly 1,500 RV sites as private park operators and developers respond to the...
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January 12, 2022
Mountain Lion Charges Hiker, Hiker Charges Lion, Hiker Wins
Wildlife experts typically encourage people not to run from or toward mountain lions, but do say that yelling and acting aggressively can scare them off. Adventure Journal
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January 12, 2022
How Exercise May Tame Our Anxiety
To higher deal with all of the dispiriting information this winter about rising Covid-19 circumstances and a lot else, you would possibly need to get out and play within the snow, based on a brand new report. The large-scale study of almost 200,000 cross-country skiers discovered that being bodily lively...
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January 11, 2022
Evo Acquires Rhythm Japan
evo, the outdoor retail and experiences brand, today announced Rhythm Japan, a world-class retail, rental, and experiences company, and Oyuki, the winter essentials brand, will join the evo community. evo will become the parent company, owning 100% of the Japanese business, with the existing Rhythm Japan shareholders becoming part owners of evo....
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January 11, 2022
How Gucci Is Investing In Physical Retail This Year With The North Face Pop-Ups + New American Dream Shop
Gucci is investing in its brick-and-mortar strategy this year. The Italian luxury brand has unveiled plans for a brand-new series of pop-ups dedicated to the second chapter of its collaboration with The North Face. The newest phase of the partnership sees a special cross-category collection for men and women comprising of...