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November 16, 2023
20 Million Americans Planning An RV Holiday Vacation
According to the just-released RV Industry Association Holiday Travel Intentions Survey, the top reasons people are planning to go RVing are the love of road trips, the desire to travel in comfort, interest in exploring the great outdoors, and the affordability of RV travel. With RV vacations costing 50% less than comparable...
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November 16, 2023
The 50 Best Places to Work in 2023
Forget about the ping-pong table. Workers today want three-day weekends, unlimited paid time off, reoccurring mental-health breaks, and other perks aimed at work-life balance. These are the companies that have gone above and beyond to keep their employees happy, while also encouraging them to pursue their outdoor passions. Outside Online
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November 15, 2023
‘Campground & RV Park E-News’ Magazine Put Up for Sale
Noting that by the end of this year the company will have published 744 issues over its 15 years of existence, Industry E News announced recently that it is currently soliciting buyers for its weekly “Campground & RV Park E-News” digital magazine. RV Business
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November 15, 2023
Report and Photos From Day One of Outdoor Retailer Winter
Brands and retailers attending the Outdoor Retailer Winter show this week highlighted innovative new products and spoke of the importance of having an event to unite the industry. Happening from Nov. 14-16, OR Winter is taking place at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah. With more than 200...
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November 15, 2023
Out&Back Outdoor Acquires The Locals Sale
Out&Back Outdoor, a marketplace to buy or sell new and used outdoor gear, acquired gear exchange company The Locals Sale. Out&Back said in a release that the acquisition positions it to continue expanding its offerings that support sustainability and affordable pricing while challenging the way consumers typically shop and sell...
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November 14, 2023
Samsonite Sees Gregory’s Q3 Sales Climb 23 Percent
Samsonite International S.A. reported sales from its Gregory backpack brand grew 23 percent in the third quarter while an overall recovery in travel led to similar gains for the overall company. Consolidated net sales were $957.7 million for the three months ended September 30, an increase of 21.1 percent on...
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November 14, 2023
WFCO Technologies Unveils New Voice Activated RV Control System
WFCO Technologies – the RV industry’s leader in power conversion and management products – is pleased to launch “Power Pro,” a digital control system featuring voice recognition technology designed specifically for the RV industry. Utilizing AI (artificial intelligence), the Patent Pending Power Pro control system has been developed and trained...
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November 14, 2023
Blaupunkt Folding e-Bikes Now Offered at Winnebago Dealers!
Winnebago is thrilled to introduce an exciting collaboration with Blaupunkt to offer high-quality foldable e-Bikes! As you may know, e-Bikes have become immensely popular among RV enthusiasts. Their appeal lies in their convenience, eco-friendliness, and the ability to explore areas inaccessible by traditional vehicles. Winnebago
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November 9, 2023
Yeti Lifts EPS Outlook on Strong Margins and Drinkware Strength
Yeti Holdings, Inc. raised its EPS guidance for the year after seeing margins in the second quarter top expectations, expanding over 600 basis points. Q2 Sales were flat as a 6 percent gain in drinkware sales offset a recall-related decline in cooler sales. Adjusted EPS was 60 cents a share,...
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November 9, 2023
Wolverine Sees New Round of Layoffs as It Looks to Further ‘Streamline’
Wolverine Worldwide is accelerating its transformation plan as it looks to “streamline” the organization. As part of this plan, the Rockford, Mich.-based footwear company on Thursday revealed a new global workforce reduction and organizational redesign. While Wolverine has not disclosed the number of employees affected by this move, the company...
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November 7, 2023
LCI Industries Reports Q3 Financials
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert, reported financial results for 2023’s third quarter. Consolidated net sales for the third quarter were $1 billion, a decrease of 15% from 2022 third quarter net sales of $1.1 billion. Net income in the third quarter of 2023 was $25.9 million, or...
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November 6, 2023
EXEC: BOA, Primaloft and Velocity Outdoor Drag on Parent’s Q3 Results
Brand aggregator Compass Diversified (CODI) saw third-quarter sales decline 25 percent at BOA and 16 percent at Primaloft as both businesses continued to be impacted by elevated inventories in the marketplace. Among CODI’s other active lifestyle brands, revenues grew 13 percent at Marucci Sports and 7 percent at 5.11 while...
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November 6, 2023
General RV Opening Fourth Florida Store
General RV Center will expand its Florida footprint in early December. The company will open a new store in Fort Pierce, Florida. The store is located about 20 miles north of Port St. Lucie. General RV operates 18 stores nationwide. RVNews
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November 2, 2023
Cummins Names Three Experienced Leaders to New Roles
COLUMBUS, Ind.-- Today, Cummins announced several changes to the Cummins Leadership Team. These appointments are effective Jan. 1, 2024. “Destination Zero is Cummins' strategy for decarbonization of our products and is a growth opportunity for us. With our broad portfolio of innovative products, strong partnership with and understanding of our...
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November 2, 2023
Dealership Group Buys Stoltzfus RV’s and Marine
General RV Center will expand its Pennsylvania operations by acquiring Stoltzfus RV’s and Marine. Stoltzfus was founded by Earl Stoltzfus in 1967. The dealership is based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, less than 10 miles north of the Delaware border. The store will be General RV’s second in the state, joining...
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November 1, 2023
‘Access Problems for Everyone’: Federal Closure of Moab Trails Sparks Outrage
Off-roading groups and the State of Utah have filed legal challenges to keep Moab trails open to vehicles after federal officials announced large-scale closures in September. Gear Junkie
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November 1, 2023
Vista Outdoor Reports Second Quarter FY24 Financial Results
Vista Outdoor Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), which ended on September 24, 2023. Sales decreased $105 million to $677 million, down 13 percent, driven by lower shipments across nearly all categories in the Sporting Products segment. Gross profit declined 21 percent to $209...
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November 1, 2023
Garmin Lifts Outlook On Q3 Beat
Garmin, Ltd. raised its guidance for the year as third-quarter results topped expectations. Among segments, fitness sales grew 26 and Outdoor advanced 7 percent while Marine declined 7 percent. Highlights for the third quarter 2023 include: Consolidated revenue of $1.28 billion, a 12 increase compared to the prior year quarter...
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November 1, 2023
AI-Based Trip Planner Partners With Outdoor Accommodation Software
AdventureGenie, the first AI-powered travel planning tool for camping and RV trips, and Spot2Nite, a cloud-based booking software for campground and RV park accommodations, jointly announced a new partnership. The collaboration will leverage Spot2Nite’s booking capabilities to offer AdventureGenie users a streamlined experience to plan and instantly book their dream journeys...
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November 1, 2023
Avalon RV Center is now an RCD RV Location
Over the next few months, Avalon RV Center will be transitioning our Medina and North Ridgeville, Ohio, locations to RCD RV Supercenters. Not to worry, the Avalon RV Center staff you've worked with in the past will continue to provide exclusive Forest River and Keystone RV products as well as...
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October 31, 2023
This Tiny Camping Trailer Looks Like a Pocket-Sized Airstream
Just-right-sized small camping trailers are pequeño rolling living spaces that offer a respite from the world in a more manageable package than the rolling houses often seen at RV parks; they come in a variety of shapes and packages, from off-road-ready towables that are little more than tents over axles to...
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October 31, 2023
How a PE-Backed Glamping Company Grew Its Valuation by 5x in Just 13 Months
Seven years after founding the glamping company Under Canvas, in 2009, Sarah and Jacob Dusek knew it was time to raise outside funding. The couple's safari-inspired, luxury camping business had grown annual revenue to $8 million in 2016 from around $1 million in 2014 with just three sites, located near national parks in Montana...
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October 31, 2023
Ford will postpone about $12 billion in EV investment as buyers become more cautious
Ford Motor said Thursday that many customers in North America are no longer willing to pay a premium for an electric vehicle over an internal-combustion or hybrid alternative. As a result, it’s postponing about $12 billion in planned spending on new EV manufacturing capacity. Customers’ reluctance to pay extra for...
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October 30, 2023
Update: Planned theme park promises ‘more to come’ during RV park groundbreaking
The American Heartland Theme Park and Resort is planned to be a 1,000-acre development with a 125-acre theme park, which is comparable to the size of Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom. The theme park alone would be nearly twice the size of Tulsa’s Gathering Place, which is 66.5 acres. The...
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October 30, 2023
How Wave Pools Are Deploying AI as a Revenue-Producing Tool
Wave parks seem to be the first to deploy artificial intelligence in a practical way connected to surfing. And it’s immediately being promoted as a revenue tool for them. Wavegarden announced this week that it’s using an AI-based video tracking program, which will allow park guests to track their sessions...