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July 29, 2022
Pete’s RV Center Acquires American Family RV in Virginia
On July 22nd, Vermont-based Pete’s RV Center officially assumed ownership of American Family RV with dealership locations in Chesapeake and Salem, Virginia. Opened in 2012 by Layne and Carol Rowland, American Family RV grew into a reputable dealership for sales and service in the Hampton Roads area and into the Outer Banks...
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July 28, 2022
REI, Airstream Collab on Special Edition Travel Trailer Loaded With Gear
REI continues to pursue investment in “vehicle-supported camping adventures.” Their latest foray into this space is by teaming up with RV manufacturer Airstream to make a special edition Basecamp travel trailer. Maureen Estep, Strategic Brand Partnerships at REI, says this partnership is “bridging the gap between car camping and overlanding.”...
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July 27, 2022
Columbia Sportswear Company Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2022 Financial Results
Columbia Sportswear Company announced second quarter 2022 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2022.Net sales increased 2% to a record $578.1 million, compared to second quarter 2021. Operating income decreased 75% to $8.8 million, or 1.5% of net sales, compared to second quarter 2021 operating income of $35.0...
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July 27, 2022
Vista Outdoor’s Q1 Tops Guidance On Sporting Products Momentum
Vista Outdoor reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 33% in the first quarter ended June 26 on a 21% revenue gain. Strong double-digit growth in the Sporting Products segment offset a 2% decline in Outdoor Products, primarily driven by Outdoor Accessories. Sales increased 21% to $803 million, gross profit...
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July 27, 2022
Austrian Court Rules Tourist Who Caught COVID at Ski Resort May Be Compensated
The Austrian town and resort of Ischgl came under fire for mishandling early COVID protocols as numerous visitors died. One claimant could now get compensation, and many more could follow. Gear Junkie
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July 27, 2022
California State Parks campground closing due to drought
California State Parks will close the campground at Portola Redwoods State Park due to lower water flows in Peters Creek, the park’s primary water source. Effective Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, the campground facilities will be closed for the remainder of the camping season (including reservation, group, and drop-in sites). Affected...
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July 27, 2022
Garmin Q2 Sales Dragged Down By Weakness In Fitness Wearables
Garmin, Ltd. reported sales declined 6 percent in the second quarter ended June 25, pulled down by a 34 percent drop in the fitness segment. Garmin reduced its guidance for the year, with earnings being impacted by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar, high inflation, and rising interest rates. SGB...
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July 26, 2022
The Ocean Cleanup Removed its First 100K KG from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup reports that the weight of all that plastic is more than two and a half Boeing 737-800s combined...or a single space shuttle. The Inertia
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July 26, 2022
KOA: Camping to Remain Popular Amid Volatile Economic Conditions
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) believes that camping will continue to be popular even during volatile economic times. In the July edition of the KOA Monthly Research Report, the camping industry giant forecasts that 15.93 million households will camp this month. According to a press release, the number is similar to...
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July 25, 2022
Hummer H1 Overlanding RV Has All The Creature Comforts Of Home
The new Wolf Rigs Patton demonstrates that not everything has to be all new when it comes to building the best RV out there. The company has turned the classic Hummer H1 into a beastly overlanding vehicle that can fit a queen-size bed, a spacious shower, and more. The overlanding vehicle features...
