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December 2, 2021
Sportsman’s Warehouse ends merger with Great Outdoors over FTC clearance concerns
Outdoor sporting goods retailer Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc (SPWH.O) and Great Outdoors Group, owner of the Bass Pro Shops chain, have called off their merger deal, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday. The decision follows feedback from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led the companies to believe...
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December 1, 2021
Thor Industries Announces Promotions
Thor Industries Inc. announced the promotion of Todd Woelfer to SVP and chief operating officer. Woelfer joined Thor in 2012 and has served in a number of roles including general counsel. As COO, Woelfer will lead corporate initiatives including its innovation and data strategies, marketing, corporate sustainability and responsibility (ESG), performance and...
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December 1, 2021
Two major promotions in Thor Industries staff shuffle
One of the RV industry’s biggest companies Thor Industries has announced two major promotions as part of a reshuffle of its staff. Todd Woelfer has been promoted to the position of senior vice president and chief operating officer of the American company, while Trevor Gasper has been promoted to the...
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December 1, 2021
Sun Valley Resort’s Winter Wonderland Festival Kicks Off December 11th
Sun Valley, ID (Dec. 1, 2021) – Sun Valley Resort announces its 2021 Winter Wonderland Festival line up including the return of some local favorites including the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Open Air Holiday Market, and Christmas Eve Ice Show with Torchlight Parade and fireworks. Winter Wonderland festivities will kick off...
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December 1, 2021
RV Shipments Expected to Top 600,000 Units This Year and Next
RV wholesale shipments are projected to exceed 600,000 units in both 2021 and 2022, according to the Winter 2021 issue of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association.The latest forecast for year-end 2021 RV shipments ranges between and 593,600 and 610,800 units with...
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December 1, 2021
RV Today Magazine Caters To Growing Number of RVers
There’s a new RV magazine launching this month from the same folks who bring you Rootless Living Magazine. Titled RV Today, it “aims to fill the growing need for providing resources for RVers on the road,” according to publisher Demian Ross. Available in print and digital format, RV Today will be issued eight times a...
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December 1, 2021
Garmin® confirms December 31 dividend payment
The Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) board of directors has established December 31, 2021 as the payment date for the next dividend installment of $0.67 per share with a record date of December 15, 2021. At the 2021 annual shareholders’ meeting, Garmin shareholders, in accordance with Swiss corporate law, approved a...
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December 1, 2021
American-made FORLOH introduces women-specific rain gear
WHITEFISH, Mont. (Dec. 1, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The 2021-22 hunting seasons may have hit their peak, but FORLOH, the 100% made-in-America technical outdoor brand, continues to bring innovation to the market with the release of two lightweight, breathable and waterproof women's-specific rain garments. FORLOH's new Women's AllClima 3L Rain Jacket ($369) and...
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December 1, 2021
Waypoint Outdoor Solidifies its Growth with Three New Hires Representing Territory Expansion and Category-Specific Expertise
SEATTLE, WA — Dec. 1, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Waypoint Outdoor, the outdoor industry’s leading independent national sales agency, is pleased to announce the addition of several industry veterans to its team of sales reps. Based in Seattle, Washington, Waypoint Outdoor now includes more than 32 team members, with offices...
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December 1, 2021
REI Co-op announces new chief commercial officer; two senior leader promotions
SEATTLE, Dec. 1, 2021 -- REI Co-op announced today it has hired its first chief commercial officer and is promoting two executives to new leadership positions. Cameron Janes joins the co-op January 3, 2022 as senior vice president, chief commercial officer. Kelley Hall and Vivienne Long have been promoted to executive vice president, chief financial officer, and senior vice president,...
