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January 25, 2023
Third best year on record for RV industry in US
Before it ended, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) was predicting that 2022 was still on course to be a ‘top five year’ in terms of wholesale RV shipments, despite some decline in numbers compared to 2021. Well, the data is now confirmed, and guess what? They were right. 2022 was...
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January 24, 2023
‘The Dyrt’ Report: Campsites Scarce, Glamping up 10%
The report found that 80 million Americans went camping last year and that campsites were nearly twice as scarce as they were in 2021. Glamping increased 10% in 2022 and campers continued to work remotely from the campsite at the same rate — just under 25% — despite many companies...
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January 24, 2023
Strava will add high-res 3D maps for outdoor activities
Strava routes are about to get three-dimensional. The popular fitness social network announced today that it’s acquired Fatmap, a mobile app known for its 3D maps for outdoor sports like hiking, trail running, skiing, and mountain biking. The Verge
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January 23, 2023
Lululemon And Garmin Land On Glassdoor’s Best Places To Work List
Lululemon And Garmin were the only two companies in the activewear space to make it on Glassdoor’s 2023 Best Places to Work list. Lululemon was ranked 23, down from 9 in 2022, and Garmin ranked 55 after not making the list in 2022. Last year, Vans ranked at 84; Scheels,...
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January 23, 2023
Coleman, Marmot Parent Cutting 13 Percent Of Corporate Headcount
Newell Brands will lay off 13 percent of its corporate workforce in a major restructuring move. Newell is also consolidating its five operating segments into three operating segments. Jim Pisani continues as CEO of the Outdoor & Recreation segment. The restructuring and savings initiative, Project Phoenix, aims to strengthen the...
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January 21, 2023
Winnebago’s new electric camper van RV concept can stay off-grid for 7 days — see inside the tiny home on wheels
The popular recreational vehicle maker has revealed a working prototype of its new fully electric camper van, the eRV2, at the Florida RV Supershow. This announcement comes just one year after it first announced a concept electric camper van, then known as the eRV. Business Insider
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January 20, 2023
EV Charging Firm Volta Acquired by Shell
Estimated to be worth about $169 million, the deal is expected to close in the first half of this year. Volta operates 3,050 EV chargers in the U.S. and Europe and has another 3,400 in the pipeline. It becomes the second EV charging company to be taken over by Shell,...
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January 19, 2023
Garmin Launches an RV Navigator With an iPad-Like Screen
Garmin has recently launched two new navigators called RV 895 and RV 1095, and as anyone can easily figure out from their names, they are specifically aimed at the RV and camping lifestyle. Autoevolution
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January 19, 2023
The Pro Trail Runners Association: Trail Running’s First Union
As the sport grows, professional athletes are banding together to create a group that can lead the way on issues like doping, contract clarity, and race schedules. Here’s what it means for the future of the sport. Trailrunner
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January 18, 2023
Meyer’s RV Acquires New York Dealer
East Coast dealers Meyer’s RV recently purchased Johnston RV located in Webster, New York. Meyer’s RV of Rochester, as it will be called, will stock a full complement of travel trailers, fifth wheels and motorhomes from all the leading manufacturers. Meyer’s will now proudly feature the full line of Jayco...