April 4, 2022

Lippert acquires Girard Systems and Girard Products

Lippert has announced the acquisition of Girard Systems and Girard Products, a well-known RV industry supplier of awnings and tankless water heaters. The deal was completed via LCI Industries’ subsidiary firm Lippert Components Manufacturing. Camping Trade World

April 4, 2022

Nester Hosiery elevates Anderson to VP of Finance

Mt. Airy, NC, (April 4, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nester Hosiery, a leading U.S. manufacturer of performance merino wool socks and parent company of the Farm to Feet sock brand, has promoted Donna Anderson to Vice President of Finance. “Donna has skillfully guided us through the challenges posed by the pandemic and helped...

April 4, 2022

Solo Stove Names Purple Orange Digital Communications as PR Agency of Record

Grapevine, TX  (April 4, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Solo Stove, designers of beautiful, easy-to-use fire pits and camp stoves, announced Purple Orange Digital Communications as the company’s new Public Relations Agency of Record. Purple Orange agency, based out of Jackson Hole, WY, will oversee all media communications for the brand,...

April 4, 2022

Mountain Hardwear Announces Title Sponsorship of the Montana Women’s Climbing Festival

Richmond, Calif. (April 4, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain Hardwear, leaders in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers and outdoor athletes, is proud to announce its partnership with the Montana Women’s Climbing Festival as the 2022 title sponsor. By joining together, Mountain Hardwear and the Montana Women’s Climbing Festival...

April 4, 2022

Boat Trader Announces TV Debut of ‘Stomping Grounds’ Series Inspired by America’s Boating Culture

MIAMI, Fla., April 4, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Boat Trader, America’s largest boating marketplace, today announced the debut of its award-winning local boating series, Stomping Grounds, on Waypoint TV. Following the success of last year’s 3-episode pilot phase on YouTube, Stomping Grounds takes flight on the streaming service on April 9th, with...

April 3, 2022

Police: McMinnville RV shop owner defrauds consignors out of $800K

The owner of Mac RV Sales in McMinnville was arrested Saturday after police said an investigation revealed he and his business never compensated dozens of owners selling their vehicles through his shop. According to the McMinnville Police Department, between May 2019 and April 2021, Ruben Dominic Bernt and his consignment...

April 2, 2022

Family-owned campgrounds snapped up by private investors, boosting sale prices and site rates

Family-owned campgrounds that were purchased for well less than $1 million just a few years ago are now being snapped up by investors for several million dollars. Parents who had planned to transfer park ownership to their children now find themselves with an asset that is either too valuable to...

April 1, 2022

RV Retailer is On The Move

Four years ago, RV Retailer was just an idea. Today, it’s the second-largest dealership group in the country, with 94 stores (currently), more than 800 service bays and in excess of 3,500 associates in 29 states – and the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based company still has plenty of opportunities to grow,...

April 1, 2022

THOR to Sell Digital Apps Business

THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) is divesting its digital application business, TH2Connect LLC, in a deal valued at $81 million. The platform, which operates as Roadpass Digital, consists of multiple applications that help RV owners find campgrounds, plan road trips, and locate overnight parking. Inside Indiana Business

April 1, 2022

Nikwax Develops New Retail Waterproofing Diagnostic Tool

[Seattle, WA, April 1, 2022] /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Nikwax is proud to unveil a new experiential retail tool. Launching with key retailers in late 2022, the Aqua Forensic Device (AFD) will help customers identify their waterproofing needs while providing retailers with an experiential draw. Nikwax has always been on the...