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October 13, 2021
No jail time for failed “glampers”
A married couple whose failed plan to open a glamour camping resort resulted in multiple larceny convictions will pay restitution to dozens of victims but will spend no time in jail for their crimes. Bradley and Sandra Carlson were each sentenced to pay court costs and nearly $30,000 in restitution,...
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October 13, 2021
Winnebago authorizes $200M in share buyback program
Winnebago Industries announces that the company's board of directors has authorized share repurchases of up to $200M. The amount represents 7.8% of the motorhome manufacturer's current market value. Seeking Alpha
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October 13, 2021
These outdoor brands are turning customer stories into marketing gold
Story-based marketing is hot right now. Three new campaigns from The North Face, Houdini, and Kari Traa show how outdoor companies are leaning into the trend. Outside Business Journal
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October 13, 2021
GoPro Appoints Shaz Kahng to Board of Directors
Kahng brings a wealth of executive experience to GoPro's board – her career highlights include holding several leadership roles at Nike, including Global General Manager of Nike Cycling and President/CEO at Lucy Activewear. PR Newswire
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October 13, 2021
KOA Reports 36.6% Revenue Increase Through September
Continuing progress towards a record year, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) reports a 36.6% increase in revenue through September over 2020 in its Q3 Business Report. Compared to the same period in 2019, KOA’s highest-grossing year in its 59-year history, revenue increased just over 29%. This success is bolstered by a 43.4%...
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October 12, 2021
On-The-Go Water From Air? Watergen Introduces RV Atmospheric Water Generator
The “Watergen ON Board” water-from-air generator is scheduled to be available through certain Camping World locations across the U.S. in the spring of next year. The pricing and other markets are yet to be announced. Watergen ON Board harnesses humidity in the air to supply more than 10 gallons a day...
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October 11, 2021
RV Retailer Expands In Texas To 16 Stores
RV Retailer (RVR) signed an agreement to acquire Sherrod’s RV Center with two locations in the Beaumont, TX market. The stores will be re-branded ExploreUSA Supercenter of Beaumont. RVR also announced it had opened a sales and service facility in Tyler, TX. Upon completion of the acquisition and the Blue...
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October 11, 2021
Go RVing Profile: Millenials 35% of Class A Owners
The Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile is the most comprehensive study of RV ownership ever conducted, providing deep insights and perspectives on the demographics and ownership habits of RV Owners, Former RV Owners and RV Intenders, according to the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Woodallscm
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October 11, 2021
Selvius RV Group Acquires, Renames Another Michigan RV Store
Michigan’s Selvius Family RV Group acquired the former Quality Products RV of Plainwell, Mich. The newly owned dealership reopened in August under the name RV–Zoo. Quality Products RV was owned since its founding in 1968 by the Doxey family. When they decided to retire, they reached out to the Selvius...
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October 10, 2021
Miles into a Utah ultramarathon, ‘near whiteout’ conditions forced a rescue of more than 80 runners
Stray snowflakes lashed at participants of Saturday’s DC Peaks 50 race with winds of up to 40 miles per hour and erasing the path through the desolate terrain. 87 runners were caught and rescued from the rugged mountains of northern Utah and organizers of the ultramarathon called off the event....
