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May 5, 2021
Outdoor retailers struggle to keep up with demand for camping equipment ahead of second COVID-19 summer
Outdoor retailers say consumers are shopping much earlier than they used to to avoid being disappointed by sold out items, as demand grows for equipment and manufacturers struggle with shipping issues and shortages in materials. The Globe and Mail
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May 4, 2021
The Great Outdoors Inspires These New Converse Chuck Taylors
The shoe company just released its latest Chuck Taylor All Star and Chuck 70 collection dubbed “The Great Outdoors” and it features various prints and patterns inspired by some of nature’s most scenic landscapes. Not only are the shoes inspired by mother nature but it’s also constructed with sustainable materials. Footwear...
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May 4, 2021
Appalachian Trail Killer Found Not Guilty After Insanity Plea
In May 2019, along the Appalachian Trail, James L. Jordan fatally stabbed Ronald S. Sanchez Jr., and wounded another hiker, Kirby Morrill, who survived by playing dead. In the weeks before Jordan killed Sanchez, he’d been known to authorities in locations along the AT because of erratic behavior. Adventure Journal
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May 4, 2021
Lippert Reports Record $1B in Q1 Sales
LCI Industries on Tuesday reported its first-ever $1 billion in net sales for a first quarter. This year’s first quarter sales represent a 52 percent increase year-over-year from 2020. Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2021 were $1.0 billion, up from 2020 first quarter net sales of $659.7...
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May 4, 2021
Camping World (CWH) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Camping World, which belongs to the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry, posted revenues of $1.56 billion for the quarter ended March 2021, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 22.53%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.03 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last...
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May 4, 2021
Go RV Rentals Publishes 2021 RV Rental Price Report
So, is it any wonder that RV rental prices are up year-over-year? The report will explain just how much. The 2021 RV Rental Price Report includes drivable RVs, or motorhomes: Class A, Class B, and Class C; and, towable RVs: travel trailer, pop-up and toy hauler. The report includes 20...
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May 4, 2021
Airxcel Acquires HVAC’s Custom Air Products & Services
Airxcel, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of the most functionally critical products for the specialty HVAC markets and the RV industry, announced today (May 4) that it has acquired Custom Air Products & Services (CAPS), a leading manufacturer and supplier to the specialty HVAC markets with best-in-class service capabilities. RVBusiness...
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May 3, 2021
Coleman Shines In Newell’s Outdoor & Recreation Segment In Q1
Newell Brands said strong sales of Coleman coolers, tents and stoves and improving trends at Marmot and ExOfficio helped drive a 9.4 percent sales gain for its Outdoor & Recreation Segment in the first quarter. The Outdoor & Recreation segment includes Aerobed, Bubba, Campingaz, Coleman, Contigo, Marmot, Stearns, and ExOfficio. In the...
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May 3, 2021
Millennials and Gen Zers play major role in new RVIA study of RV ownership and behavior
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. The study focuses on purchase trends, intentions and motivations; RV usage characteristics; the...
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May 3, 2021
‘RV Family Virtual Summit’ to Explore Full-Time RVing
A new online convention, set for May 11-15, is designed to help families jump into full-time RV life, extended travel or simply tiny living in general. The RV Family Virtual Summit will connect parents interested in taking their kids on the road with over 50 veteran full-time families and related professionals...
