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September 9, 2021
Wilkins RV Expands to 6 Locations, Buys Great Outdoors RV
Wilkins Recreational Vehicles, Inc announced that it has completed an agreement to purchase Great Outdoors RV and will soon acquire their operations located in Fulton, N.Y., and Clay, N.Y. RV Business
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September 9, 2021
Outdoor brands’ apparel sizes don’t match customer demand, study shows
Outdoor e-commerce brand Cairn analyzed 70,000 data points to prove gear companies are skewing apparel sizes lower than what consumers want and need. Outside
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September 9, 2021
Winnebago Launches Innovative Dealer App
Winnebago launched SourceBook, suposedly the first app in the RV industry to help dealers navigate every step of a customer’s sales journey, from dealer training to vehicle servicing. Key highlights include engaging dealer and technician training courses; comprehensive information about each Winnebago model; search functionality to quickly address customer questions;...
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September 9, 2021
More Organizations Cancel Open House Plans
Forest River and THOR Industries will be cancelling their dealer Open House Week plans out of concern over rapidly rising COVID-19 cases, other RV makers and organizations have followed suit. Each year, Open House Week attracts thousands of visitors to Elkhart, Ind., from across North America. This year’s event was scheduled...
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September 9, 2021
RV Dealers: ‘40 Under 40’ Nominations Due Sept. 17th
RV PRO will accept nominations from all segments of the industry including dealerships (technicians, parts and service, retail sales, business office), RV manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, rep. groups, business services and more. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 17. Recipients will be notified by Sept. 24. RV PRO
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September 9, 2021
Texas-Based RV LIFE Network Has Hit 1.5M Members
As the RV industry continues its upward trend, RV LIFE, an RV-focused software and media company, announced today (Sept. 9) that it has surpassed 1.5 million members. RV LIFE’s network includes tools like the ever-popular RV Trip Wizard trip planner, an RV Safe GPS, and Maintain My RV, as well as...
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September 9, 2021
Columbia Sportswear Company Appoints Monica Mirro President of the prAna Brand
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, today announced the appointment of Monica Mirro as the President of the prAna brand. Mirro will lead the prAna brand, continuing the brand-led, consumer focused approach to create clothing for positive change....
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September 8, 2021
Camping World to Host Investor Conference on September 14
Camping World Holdings, Inc., America’s Recreation Dealer, will host its annual Investor Conference on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The purpose of the fireside chat is to update and discuss the Company’s retail offerings, strategic goals and business initiatives with investors, advisors and analysts and offer a preview of the Electric World...
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September 8, 2021
Nu Venture Surf Motorhome Is The Tiniest RV We’ve Ever Seen
The Nu Surf from UK-based Nu Venture, at roughly 17 feet long, is about the same size as a Honda Odyssey minivan. Step inside, however, and it literally has all the amenities of a much larger RV. The Motorhome Man on YouTube takes us for a tour in this short video,...
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September 8, 2021
Dick’s Sporting Goods Goes Green, Launches Outdoor Sub-Brand Under Nonprofit Arm
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, started its Public Lands brand to benefit camping and outdoor access. Its new Public Lands Fund partners with 10 environmental nonprofits. This fall, the first two Dick’s Sporting Goods Public Lands concept stores will open. The two locations will take over space...
