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February 24, 2021
Campers Inn RV Acquires US Adventure RV in Naperville, Ill.
US Adventure RV has sold its Naperville, Ill, location to Jacksonville, Fla.-based Campers Inn RV, which bills itself as the largest family-operated dealership group in the country. RV Business
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February 24, 2021
Crain Automotive Holdings buys Springdale RV dealership
Arkansas-based automotive dealer group Crain Automotive Holdings has acquired Northwest RV Sales and Service at 5950 W. Sunset Ave., west of Interstate 49 in Springdale. The 3.9-acre property changed hands for $2.03 million, according to property records. TB&P
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February 23, 2021
Goliath’s reckoning: Has REI grown too large?
REI’s ever-expanding ambitions have earned it plenty of fans—and critics—as it’s grown to dominate the outdoor industry. But many feel the retail giant has been made vulnerable by its own hubris SNEWS
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February 23, 2021
Pocket Outdoor Media raises $150 million from Sequoia Heritage
Pocket Outdoor Media, home to 22 active lifestyle publications and several technology groups, raised $150 million in a Series B funding round led by Sequoia Heritage to fuel its recent acquisitions. Axios
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February 23, 2021
Outdoor Retailer Will Return to an In-Person Event This Summer, Shifts Show to August
After having to go virtual with multiple events due to COVID-19, Outdoor Retailer will return to an in-person event this summer, two months later than usual. Footwear News
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February 22, 2021
Emerald’s New CEO Sees Digital Shift Supporting 365-Day Engagement
Hervé Sedky, the new president and CEO of Emerald Holding, sees “early signs of a comeback” with two shows, including Surf Expo Winter, delivering 365-day customer engagement with digital tools rolled out over the pandemic. SGB Media
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February 22, 2021
SRAM acquires Time road and mountain bike pedal business
SRAM has purchased clipless pedal manufacturer Time from the Rossignol Group. The acquisition includes the entire range of road and mountain bike pedal systems, Time’s shoe range and all associated intellectual property. bikeradar
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February 22, 2021
Outdoorsy Appoints New Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer
Michael Dougherty joins Outdoorsy from iHeartMedia where he was the co-founder and CEO of Jelli, the world's largest digital ad platform for audio. Yahoo
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February 22, 2021
The Polydrop P17A Is Perfect for EV Towing, Going Off-Grid
Teardrop trailers are a solid choice for a weekend-long escapade, but not necessarily so if you drive an EV. The latest from Polydrop aims to deliver improvements on both these accounts: a trailer for longer stays, towable by an electric vehicle. autoevolution
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February 22, 2021
A venture capitalist renovates Airstreams in her spare time
When she isn't dealing with a company's finances, George is hunting down the perfect Airstream trailer, ripping out its floors, and giving it a unique paint job. Insider
