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June 27, 2022
THOR Industries Share Repurchase Authorization Increases to $600M
According to a press release, the board reaffirmed its authorization to company management to utilize up to $250 million to purchase THOR’s common stock shares through December 21, 2024, with $151,678,891.47 remaining on the authorization as of June 24, 2022. The leaders also authorized up to $448,321,168.53 more to purchase...
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June 27, 2022
Airstream and Blue Ox Partner on Hitches for Airstreams
Airstream has announced a partnership with Nebraska-based hitch manufacturer Blue Ox. Under the agreement, Blue Ox will manufacture two Airstream-specific versions of its best-selling weight distribution products, the SwayPro and TrackPro models. RV Pro
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June 24, 2022
Finnish Children’s Brand Reima Encourages Kids to Play Outdoors with Expanded U.S. Spring/Summer 2023 Apparel and Footwear Line
VANTAA, FINLAND (June 24, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Reima U.S.A Inc, a 78-year-old, world leading Finnish children’s activewear brand focused on designing sustainable and durable kids’ outdoor apparel and footwear, today debuted its U.S. Spring/Summer 2023 line. The expanded line for boys and girls embraces Reima’s mission to foster independence...
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June 24, 2022
A California REI Store is Looking to Unionize, Amid an Uptick in Retail Unions
Another REI store has started the process of organizing a union. A store in Berkeley, Calif. on Tuesday filed a request with the National Labor Relations Board to hold a union election. The group is looking for the company to voluntarily recognize them through the United Food and Commercial Workers Local...
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June 24, 2022
3D-Printed Protein Bars are Now a Thing You Can Buy
With over 420 unique combinations to choose from, you can personalize your protein consumption for how you like. But these flavorful curations aren't made in a traditional kitchen or factory, no. They're 3D-printed — yes you read that correctly. Gear Patrol
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June 24, 2022
USWE Sports AB Acquires Giant Loop
USWE Sports AB, a publicly traded backpack company based in Malmö, Sweden, has acquired Bend-based Giant Loop LLC, a powersports brand known for its innovative off-road motorcycle soft luggage designs. The purchase agreement is scheduled to close on July 1. Inside Outdoor
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June 24, 2022
Mo.’s RV Self-Park is Definitely ‘Not a Campground’
Once the payment has been made and processed, guests receive an access code and enter the park. When they pull into their assigned site, multiple sensors read their access code and provide information to the park’s computer system. A green light flashes. This means that they are in the right...
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June 24, 2022
World’s First Fully Solar-Equipped, Fold-Out Camp Trailer
GoSun and Camp365’s new camp trailer aims to mitigate key hassles in modern camping with ease of use and flexibility. Don’t believe us? Check out the adjective list: The companies say they partnered to create the first “aerodynamic, lightweight, expandable, off-grid solar trailer,” which takes less than 10 minutes to set...
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June 24, 2022
Patagonia will bail out employees arrested in abortion protests
Clothing company Patagonia said Friday it will pay bail for employees who peacefully protest for "reproductive justice." The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade earlier Friday, giving states the power to regulate and ban abortion. The decision prompted widespread protests outside the Supreme Court building, and more rallies are planned...
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June 23, 2022
National Park Visitor Spending Pumped $42.5B into Economy
Two of the United States’ most iconic RV names Thor Industries and Winnebago Industries have both reported record Q3 results in their latest financial figures. Thor Industries reported net sales of $4.66 billion (up 34.6 per cent on 2021) for the third quarter of its fiscal year, while also noting...
