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GDP’s Yearly Growth Curbs Recession Worries
U.S. economic activity expanded faster than expected in the final three months of 2022, marking a resilient end to a…
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2022 RV Shipments Third-Best on Record
The RV Industry Association’s final survey of manufacturers for 2022 revealed that the industry ended the year with 493,268 units…
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Go RVing Launches 2023 Dealer Tie-In Program
The Go RVing Dealer Tie-In Program returns for 2023, allowing participating dealers to leverage the power of the industry’s national…
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Aqua-Hot Debuts the New 125M Heating System
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand that makes hydronic heating systems for the RV market, has debuted its new 125 Modular system.…
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American Coach Kicks Off 2023 with Rebate Program
American Coach, a luxury Class A brand that is part of the REV Recreation Group, is kicking off the new…
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Catalytic Converters Stolen from Las Vegas Camping World
Catalytic converter thieves continue to cause expensive headaches for Las Vegas Valley residents, according to KVVU-TV, the Fox affiliate in…
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Kampgrounds of America Reports Record Revenue
Kampgrounds of America’s 60th year of business was capped off with record revenue, with totals beating 2021’s revenue – the…
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RVing in New England Looks at Recent Shows, Year Ahead
The weekly Facebook live program, “RVing in New England,” tonight will feature hosts Bob Zagami and John DiPietro discussing their…
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Bob Dumm is Coachmen RV’s New President
Coachmen RV has named Bob Dumm, an industry veteran with nearly 40 years of experience in the RV industry, as…
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2023 Florida SuperShow Boasts Sales Uptick
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) reported big crowds on opening day of the 38th Annual 2023 Florida RV SuperShow,…
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Aliner Introduces the Evolution 12’
Pennsylvania-based Aliner has debuted its new Evolution 12’, which it calls the “supreme tow and go camper for first-timers.” The…
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RVTI Teams with General RV on Tech Recruitment
The RV Technical Institute continues to explore every option for getting the word out that the industry still has a…
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Brinkley RV Forms Exclusive Partnership with SuperSprings
Brinkley RV and SuperSprings International have announced that SumoSprings will be the exclusive provider of a suspension upgrade, Trailer SumoSprings,…
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Shurhold Names New Chief Operating Officer
Shurhold, a manufacturer of cleaning and maintenance products for RV, marine, automotive and aviation, has hired Forrest Ferrari as its…
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Truma Backs 70th Anniversary Melbourne Supershow
The Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow returns to Melbourne next month, showcasing Australia’s best caravan, camping, four-wheel-drive and off-road…
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Space Craft MFG, Volta Power Systems Debut Off-Grid Semitrailer
Space Craft MFG, a full-custom towable RV builder, and Volta Power Systems have partnered to debut a 54-foot luxury trailer…
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RV Women’s Alliance Looks Back on Impactful 2022
2022 was a big year for the RV Women’s Alliance, the nonprofit said. It was a year that saw major…
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Blue Compass RV Uses SuperShow to Debut Rebranding
Blue Compass RV celebrated its announced rebranding by starting with Blue Compass RV Tampa (previously RV One Superstores Tampa). It’s…
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Meyer Distributing Opens New Utah Facility
Meyer Distributing has opened a new crossdock in Hurricane, Utah, The company said the crossdock will have a direct feed…
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Relentless Dealer Services Acquires General Agent Services
Jamison Carrier of Relentless Dealer Services and Reggy Huddleston of General Agent Services have announced that RDS has acquired substantially…
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RVnGO Takes Steps Toward Filing IPO
RVeloCITY, doing business as RVnGO, a person-to-person RV rental platform, announced today that it has filed a registration statement on…
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Lone RVer on Recall List
There was just one RV company included on what is a very light week in recalls by the National Highway…
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Blockchain, RVs Collide as CampersDAO Prepares to Buy a Real-World Campground
The first Web3 camping community powered by blockchain technology has arrived as CampersDAO prepares to buy real-world RV parks and…
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Kampgrounds of America Renews Partnership with USA Bobsled/Skeleton
USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) said Kampgrounds of America has renewed its sponsorship of the team through 2026. The company has been…
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Coming Tuesday: RVIA’s Craig Kirby on In Tow with RV PRO
This Tuesday is the fourth Tuesday of the month and that means another episode of the In Tow with RV…
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EV Charging Firm Volta Acquired by Shell
A unit of oil giant Shell is buying EV charging firm Volta in an all-cash deal. Estimated to be worth…
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‘Sgt. Pushup’ Fundraises at SuperShow
Decorated U.S. Army veteran Patrick Parker, also known as “Sgt. Pushup,” returns to the Tampa Bay, Florida, region this week…
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Florida SuperShow Draws Thousands to Tampa Bay Area
More than 1,500 RV owners are camped out at the Florida State Fairgrounds this week for the annual Florida RV…
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RV, Park Model Electric Code Revision Cycle Begins
The RV Industry Association reports that the National Fire Protection Association is asking the public for help in updating the…
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ORR Partners with Foundation to Boost Rural Recreation Economy
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is teaming up with the Richard King Mellon Foundation for its next phase in helping rural…
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FMCA Announces Dates for March ’24 Rally
FMCA, a club for international RV owners, is inviting all RVers to attend its 108th International Convention & RV Expo…
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RV PRO Podcast Nominated as Outdoor Media’s Best of 2022
After recently hitting its 50th episode milestone, the “In Tow with RV PRO” podcast was nominated for Best Outdoor Podcast…
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New Co-op Claims Full Coverage for all North America
A group of independent manufacturers’ rep firms have come together to launch Venture Co-op. According to Georgiann Voissem, founder of…
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Grand Design TO Offer MORryde Independent Suspension
Grand Design RV has invested into the MORryde Independent Suspension System for its units, the Solitude and S-Class series. On…
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Last Chance to Vote in RV PRO’s Manufacturer Quality Survey for Dealers
Each year, RV PRO publishes the results of an RV Manufacturer Quality Survey sent to readers who sell RVs, and…
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Staff Additions, Changes at East to West RV
East to West RV, a division of Forest River, began its 2023 by sharing several promotions and staff additions it…
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Performance Brokerage Services Expands in Canada
Performance Brokerage Services is expanding into Canada with its addition of Bruce Marcia as its Canadian outdoor recreation partner. With…
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Portfolio Promotes Childers to Managing Director
Portfolio announced the promotion of Cliff Childers to the position of managing director, effective immediately. The 21-year industry veteran will…
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Care Camps Adds New Executive Director, Staff Changes
Care Camps has hired Gwynn B. Sullivan as its new executive director. Sullivan brings to the position more than three…
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NRVTA Leaders to Participate in Three Texas RV Shows
Two leaders from the National RV Training Academy (NRVTA), Terry “Cooper” Cooper and his wife, Evada, will participate in three…
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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…
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Winnebago Debuts All-Electric Prototype at Florida RV SuperShow
Winnebago will reveal a fully operational prototype of its all-electric, zero-emission RV at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, which…
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Red Diamond Debuts New Line of KONI Shocks
Red Diamond Aftermarket Solutions, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, will exhibit this week at the 2023 Florida RV…
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Micro-Air Marketing Director Joins FMCA Board
Kevin Carlin, Micro-Air’s director of marketing, was elected for a two-year term as a Supplier Representative to the FMCA (formerly…
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Aero Build RV Touts Sheep Wool, Solar Power
The fully electric and luxury RV ‘Coast’ from trailer business Aero Build tailors modern travelers who love creative camping or hopping from one city…
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U.S. Imports to West Coast Decline, Possibly Indicating Major Global Shift
In October 2021, US President Joe Biden announced that the California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were switching to a…
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NTP-STAG Keynote, Seminars Spark Positivity and ‘Opportunity’
The expo floor was abuzz Monday evening and Tuesday morning with dealers checking out new products and suppliers entering orders.…
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THOR Industries to Include Starlink System in Motorized RVs
THOR Industries said it has entered into an agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink to integrate flat high-performance Starlinks, which provide high-speed,…
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Gulf Stream Coach Salutes Florida SuperShow Director
Gulf Stream Coach, celebrating its 40th year in business in 2023, is meeting with dealers and customers at the Florida…
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Spartan Highlights Innovation at Florida RV SuperShow
Spartan RV Chassis, a brand of The Shyft Group, is highlighting its newly optimized Connected Coach experience, a suite of…
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Airxcel Showcasing Four Brands at NTP-STAG Expo
Airxcel is showcasing the newest product innovations from four of its brands at the NTP-STAG Expo, concluding Tuesday at the…
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Time Running Out on RVTI Scholarship Applications
The closing date for applications for the RV Technical Institute’s Kevin Phillips Scholarship, which covers the cost of Level 1…
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Maxxsonics Names New SE Region Manager of Mobile, Powersports
John Driscoll has been promoted from regional sales manager to Southeastern regional manager of Mobile and Powersports at Maxxsonics. The…
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Coach-Net Funds 35 RV Technical Institute Scholarships
Coach-Net, a provider of RV technical and roadside assistance for 35 years, launched its Ultimate roadside assistance program in March…
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NTP-STAG Kicks Off With Keynote From Former NFL Coach
Building the best team for your organization – and learning how to be the best leader for that team –…
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Princess Craft RV Opens New Houston Dealership
Round Rock, Texas-based Princess Craft RV opened a new dealership location in Houston, its second in that city. The Houston…
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General RV’s Partnership Offers Unique RV Buying Experience
General RV Center has collaborated with manufacturer American Coach to create a reimagined design process that allows shoppers the ability to customize…
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ATC Offers Model Sneak Peek at Florida SuperShow
ATC Trailers will unveil three new models at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa this week.0 The showcase product is…
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Xtreme Launching Two New Teardrops, Remodel in Tampa
Xtreme Outdoors will be launching two new models of teardrops as well as a new floorplan for the Little Guy…
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KZ RV Names New Marketing Communications Director
KZ Recreational Vehicles has hired Jason Overholt as its new director of marketing and communications. Overholt brings with him years…
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One RV Maker Makes NHTSA Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration issued its weekly vehicular recall list, and only one RV maker made the list.…
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Sunset Park RV Names Top 2022 Dealers
Shipshewana, Indiana-based Sunset Park RV has named its Top Dealers for 2022. Awards are based on overall sales for the…
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Campers Inn Again Sponsoring Carolina Country Music Fest
Campers Inn RV, which calls itself the largest family-operated RV dealership in the U.S., will once again be the RV…
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Spot2Nite Features ‘Streamline’ RV Trip Booking Experience
Spot2Nite, a booking software and centralized marketplace designed specifically for RV travelers and campground operators, said that ahead of this…
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Newmar’s John Sammut Announces Retirement
John Sammut, VP of sales and marketing for Newmar, said that after 26 years in the industry, he will be…
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Cummins Issues Update on California Regs
Cummins sent the following statement to the RV Industry Association regarding regulations proposed in California regarding small, off-road engines. These…
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RV Columnist to Speak at Tampa SuperShow
Dave Solberg, an RV technical authority that writes a daily advice column about RV maintenance and repair at RVTravel.com, will…
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General RV Partnering with RV Renovation Expert at Tampa Show
General RV will partner with do-it-yourself RV renovator and social media influencer, The Flipping Nomad, for informational seminars during the…
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Golfer Jordan Spieth Looking Forward to RV Life in 2023
Jordan Spieth could feel the pressure. His wife, Annie, wanted them to get an RV. “We tried one at the…
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Meyer Mega Show Wraps Up on Optimistic Note
Husband-and-wife Theron and Cynthia Gourley made the 200-mile trek from their home in Benton, Kentucky, to their first Meyer Mega…
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NTP-STAG Spotlights Next Week’s Expo
The 2023 NTP-STAG Expo, presented by Airxcel, is coming to the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado,…
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RVIA to Host ‘Path to Purchase’ Event in Elkhart
RV Industry Association (RVIA) members are invited to attend an event on Thursday, Feb. 9, in Elkhart, Indiana, that will…
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REV Group Releases 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report
REV Group has released its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report, which shares the company’s progress and continued commitment across Environmental, Social…
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67 Million Americans to go RVing in 2023
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) revealed a recent survey that found 37% of American leisure travelers, representing 67 million, plan…
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Ember RVs Touts New Floorplans at Florida SuperShow
Ember Recreational Vehicles will debut two all-new floorplans alongside its dealer partner, Optimum RV, at the 2023 Florida RV SuperShow,…
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Minnesota Sportmen’s Event Turned RV Show Starts Today
A Minnesota local news channel reports on a new “RV Supershow” that starts today, following a cancelled popular Sportmen’s Show…
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Record Attendance Adds to ‘Buzz’ of Meyer Mega Show
The historic French Lick Resort in eastern Indiana has seen dozens of dignitaries and celebrities over the years, which is…
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Outdoorsy Named Among Austin’s 100 Best Places to Work
Peer-to-peer rental platform Outdoorsy was named today as the only travel and hospitality company to earn a designation on Built…
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NRVTA Reflects on ‘Remarkable’ 2022
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) is reflecting on a wide range of accomplishments in 2022 as the school looks…
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RV Storage Company Launches Rental Platform
RecNation Storage, an owner, operator and developer of specialized RVs and marine storage facilities, has launched RecNation Rental – a…
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Relentless Dealer Services Unveils Upcoming Reinsurance Symposium
Relentless Dealer Services (RDS), an F&I leader focused on the RV industry, today announced its upcoming “RDS Reinsurance Symposium.” The…
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Society of Certified RV Pros Touts Newly Certified Personnel
The Society of Certified RV Professionals has recognized 18 individuals from eight participating dealerships who earned a new certification, plus…
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Meyer Distributing Taps Bearon Aquatics
Maryland-based Bearon Aquatics’ products will now be available through Meyer Distributing’s network of retailers, the companies announced. The partnership will make Bearon…
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Tonight’s ‘RVing in New England’ Spotlights Boston RV & Camping Expo
The Boston RV & Camping Expo opens this Friday, Jan. 13, and those interested can catch a sneak peek at…
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RVIA Leadership Conference Ripe With Opportunity
Earlier this week, RV Industry Association President Craig Kirby sent an invitation to industry professionals encouraging them to attend the…
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Chinook RV Grows Dealer Network, Showcasing Class Bs
Chinook RV announced a new partnership with Poulsbo RV in Washington state. The dealership will carry all of Chinook’s motorized…
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Arrow Distributing Show Draws Dealer Crowd
The Arrow Distributing show kicked off at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas today. Dealers from across the…
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Thor Motor Coach Names 2022 Prestigious Partner
Campers Inn RV of Leesburg, Florida, recently earned the Thor Motor Coach Prestigious Partner Award for 2022. This is the…
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Tiffin Closing Vanleigh RV, Diversifying Motorized Offerings
Tiffin Group announced plans to diversify its motorized product offerings to focus on the growing Class B and Class C…
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Meyer Distributing Expands in Connecticut
Meyer Distributing, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, has added a cross-dock location in Waterbury, Connecticut. The…
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nuCamp Names 2022 Top Dealers
nuCamp, manufacturer of teardrop trailers and truck campers based in Sugarcreek, Ohio, unveiled its Top Dealers for the 2022 model…
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Jayco Unveils 10k-Square-Foot Healthcare, Fitness Facility
RV manufacturer Jayco has opened its nearly 10,000-square-foot healthcare facility for employees on its Middlebury, Indiana, campus. The facility launched…
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Proforma Launches 7,500th eCommerce Store
Proforma, the $500 million technology company in printing, promotional products and packaging, recently launched its 7,500th eCommerce store. Proforma reached…
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Blog: Tom Kline, Phil Ingrassia on FTC Safeguards Obligations
In this 15-minute session, dealer consultant Tom Kline of Better Vantage Point talks with Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV…
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PPL Motor Homes to Open New Oklahoma City Location
PPL Motor Homes unveiled plans for expansion into the Oklahoma City area, with their fifth location located in El Reno,…
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Lippert Names Executive VP, Chief HR Officer, Sr. Legal Counsel
LCI Industries announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert, has promoted Eileen Pruitt to executive vice president, chief human resources…
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Portfolio Unveils New Logo
F&I provider Portfolio recently underwent its first brand redesign since launching in 1989, unveiling an updated logo designed to “reflect…
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REV Recreation Group Spotlights Models at Tampa SuperShow
REV Recreation Group, the RV manufacturing subsidiary of REV Group, will highlight a number of models across the American Coach, Fleetwood…
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Yoshino Technology Touts New Solid-State Battery Features
California-based Yoshino Technology revealed two new features today on what it says are the market’s first solid-state technology (SST) solar…
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Portable Power Supplier Offering New Solar Generators
Jackery, the California-based maker of portable power and green outdoor energy solutions, added two more portable solar generators to its Pro…
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