December 2, 2021

Mark Wahlberg Adds Second Ohio Airstream Dealership

Actor, producer and businessman Mark Wahlberg is growing his automotive dealership footprint with the opening of a second Ohio Mark Wahlberg Airstream & RV dealership. Wahlberg currently owns four dealerships in the Columbus area, including two Chevrolet rooftops, one Buick GMC and an Airstream & RV. RV-Pro

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...

December 2, 2021

GSI Outdoors Announces Launch of 2 Can Cooler Stack

Spokane, Wash. — December 1, 2021  /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - GSI Outdoors today launched an exciting addition to its insulated line of outdoor products: the revolutionary 2 Can Cooler Stack, designed to easily carry 2, 12 oz cans of your favorite liquid on the go. The vacuum insulated stainless steel cooler...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

November 30, 2021

Wholesale RV Values Increase Across the Board

Bucking the trend of seasonal decreases, wholesale RV values continue to rise for both motorized and towable, according to Black Book, a data analytics firm that serves the automotive, RV and other adjacent industries. The average selling price for motorized units was $81,384, which is up $6,394 (8.5%) from the previous...