December 2, 2021

Sportsman’s Warehouse ends merger with Great Outdoors over FTC clearance concerns

Outdoor sporting goods retailer Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc (SPWH.O) and Great Outdoors Group, owner of the Bass Pro Shops chain, have called off their merger deal, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday. The decision follows feedback from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led the companies to believe...

December 1, 2021

Thor Industries Announces Promotions

Thor Industries Inc. announced the promotion of Todd Woelfer to SVP and chief operating officer. Woelfer joined Thor in 2012 and has served in a number of roles including general counsel. As COO, Woelfer will lead corporate initiatives including its innovation and data strategies, marketing, corporate sustainability and responsibility (ESG), performance and...

December 1, 2021

Two major promotions in Thor Industries staff shuffle

One of the RV industry’s biggest companies Thor Industries has announced two major promotions as part of a reshuffle of its staff. Todd Woelfer has been promoted to the position of senior vice president and chief operating officer of the American company, while Trevor Gasper has been promoted to the...

December 1, 2021

RV Shipments Expected to Top 600,000 Units This Year and Next

RV wholesale shipments are projected to exceed 600,000 units in both 2021 and 2022, according to the Winter 2021 issue of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association.The latest forecast for year-end 2021 RV shipments ranges between and 593,600 and 610,800 units with...

December 1, 2021

RV Today Magazine Caters To Growing Number of RVers

There’s a new RV magazine launching this month from the same folks who bring you Rootless Living Magazine. Titled RV Today, it “aims to fill the growing need for providing resources for RVers on the road,” according to publisher Demian Ross. Available in print and digital format, RV Today will be issued eight times a...

December 1, 2021

REI Co-op announces new chief commercial officer; two senior leader promotions

SEATTLE, Dec. 1, 2021 -- REI Co-op announced today it has hired its first chief commercial officer and is promoting two executives to new leadership positions. Cameron Janes joins the co-op January 3, 2022 as senior vice president, chief commercial officer. Kelley Hall and Vivienne Long have been promoted to executive vice president, chief financial officer, and senior vice president,...

November 30, 2021

Wholesale RV Values Increase Across the Board

Bucking the trend of seasonal decreases, wholesale RV values continue to rise for both motorized and towable, according to Black Book, a data analytics firm that serves the automotive, RV and other adjacent industries. The average selling price for motorized units was $81,384, which is up $6,394 (8.5%) from the previous...

November 30, 2021

Skechers Creates ‘Our Planet Matters’ Sustainable Collection; Partners With The Nature Conservancy

Skechers announced it has created Our Planet Matters collection of sustainable men’s women’s and kids products using recycled materials.  It also announced a partnership with The Nature Conservancy that includes a multi-year commitment, contributing a minimum of $800,000 to help the organization. SGB Media

November 30, 2021

Monomoy Agrees to Acquire Thetford, a Leader in RV and Marine Products

NEW YORK -- Monomoy Capital Partners, a middle-market private investment firm focused on operational value creation, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Thetford Corporation (“Thetford”) from The Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation(“DKM”), a private investment company. Thetford is a leading manufacturer of mobile sanitation products for the RV, marine, camping and truck markets. With a...

November 27, 2021

Outdoor company Snow Peak developing campground on SW Washington coast

Outdoor company Snow Peak broke ground at the Long Beach Peninsula this past week to bring its vision for what camping can look like in North America. The 25-acre site in Long Beach has grassy, wooded and wetlands areas, and it has served as a campground before. There are water and...