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NY AG Secures Settlements for Consumers Against Two RV Stores
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced agreements with the former and current owners of two RV dealerships in…
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Indiana Trailer Salesman Admits to More Than $900K in Thefts
The Elkhart (Ind.) Truth reports about a story involving theft that has finally come to a conclusion after a multi-year…
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Forest River, KZRV, Cruiser, Heartland and Jayco on This Week’s NHTSA Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly list of vehicular recalls, and several RV companies are featured.…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Set for Jan. 8 – 16
The Pittsburgh RV Show – which claims to be the longest-running indoor RV show in the nation – will celebrate…
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Brown & Brown Acquired Texas-Based Firm
Brown & Brown Inc. said Monday it has acquired Houston-based Harco Insurance Services and Lone Star Affiliates, which does business…
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This World’s Most Expensive RV was Once Owned by Will Smith
The automobile section of the Hindustan Times recently featured this tricked-out RV formerly owned by the well-known Hollywood actor. This…
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2021: A Year for the Record Books
While many industries will happily slam the door on what was an uncertain year at best, the RV industry in…
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RV Retailer Wraps Up Year with 52 Acquisitions
Florida-based RV Retailer finishes out 2021 having purchased 52 dealerships, the most recent in Arkansas and Missouri. In early December…
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Business Insider: RV Purchase Trends Are Changing
RVing isn’t just for retirees anymore: Millennials and Gen Zers are making life on the road cool again. And this…
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Obit: Gaylord Rowe, Former Winnebago Dealer
Gaylord G. Rowe, 84, formerly of Ellenburg Depot, N.Y., and Ocala, Fla., passed away on Dec. 28. He was born…
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Lippert Volunteers Help Build Furniture
A handful of volunteers from Lippert’s Plant 85 used their assembly skills to support Bashor Children’s Home in Goshen, Ind.…
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Patrick Industries Partners Spread Holiday Cheer
Companies in the Elkhart, Ind., area that supply Patrick Industries teamed up to deliver hundreds of toys to Beacon Children’s…
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Indiana’s Governor, AG Battle Over COVID Facts and Disinformation
In a Wednesday press conference, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb fired back at recent comments from Attorney General Todd Rokita questioning…
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Report: Fewer Than Expected File New Unemployment Claims
First-time unemployment filings fell by 8,000 claims from the previous week’s reading, marking the second lowest print during the pandemic…
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Sun Outdoors Acquires LSI – Jellystone Park’s Franchisor
Michigan-based Sun Outdoors, which owns more than a dozen Jellystone Park franchise locations, has acquired Jellystone Park’s franchisor, Leisure Systems…
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Industry Consultant Ellingson Joins ‘RVing in New England’
Long-time RV industry consultant Sandy Ellingson will be the guest on tonight’s edition of “RVing in New England.” Hosted by…
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Allison Transmission Recognized for Supplier Quality by Daimler Truck North America
Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles, has been named a…
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A Class B Like No Other
(There’s vanlife, and then there’s life on the road for this couple, who have taken van modifications to a whole…
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ICYMI: Lemonis Joins Sandwich Franchise as a Partner
Earlier this month, the Chairman and CEO of Camping World, Marcus Lemonis made news completely unrelated to either his RV…
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U.S. Trade Deficit Hits a Record in November
The U.S. trade deficit in goods mushroomed to a record in November as imports surged and exports slipped. The goods…
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Report: Number of U.S. Home Sales Fell in November
The number of houses going under contract in the U.S. fell in November following a sharp gain the previous month,…
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RVIA Unveils ‘Best of 2021’ Story Lineup
As 2021 comes to a wrap, the RV Industry Association is revisiting the chapter in industry history that was respectfully…
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Florida RV SuperShow Returns in 2022
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) will hold its annual RV SuperShow in Tampa on Jan. 19-23. The event will…
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Alabama RV Dealer Awarded Grant for New Site, Touts 130 Jobs
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1 million to bring new business to the city of Heflin and create…
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Obit: Elkhart Distributor Founder Charles Kline Dies
Charles “Charlie” W. Kline, 79, of Middlebury, Ind., passed away peacefully Dec. 26 at his home in Middlebury. Kline founded…
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WordPress CEO Mounts SpaceX Satellite on His RV
Matt Mullenweg, the founder and CEO of WordPress and its parent firm, Automattic, recently touted his discovery of how to…
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CDC Cuts Isolation Time for Positive COVID Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cut the amount of time it recommends people should isolate after…
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Lazydays CEO William Murnane Steps Down
Lazydays Holdings announced Thursday that William Murnane is stepping down as its chairman and chief executive officer, as the RV…
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Chassis Makers on Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list, and three chassis makers are on the list.…
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NRVTA Appoints National Sales Manager to Boost Recruitment
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) today announced Gerald Ewing has joined the staff as national sales manager. Ewing will…
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XLerate Group Plans to Buy America’s Auto Auction
Vehicle auction and remarketing company XLerate Group said recently that it signed an agreement to acquire America’s Auto Auction, another major auction…
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THOR Makes Moves Toward EV RVing
THOR Industries is heading full force toward electric vehicle (EV) RVing in the towable market, which RV Travel said is…
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Scrubblade Enters Automotive Performance Aftermarket
Scrubblade, a manufacturer of windshield wipers based in Temecula, Calif., has signed Birmingham, Ala.-based AllPro Distributing – a warehouse distributor…
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Jacksonville’s RV One Superstores to Host Jan. 7 Grand Opening
RV One Superstores of Jacksonville, Fla., said in a newspaper ad Dec. 26 it will hold a grand opening of…
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Fraserway RV Donates $5K to Reach ‘Gift of Speech’ Campaign
Reach Child and Youth Development Society had visitors with glad tidings for their holiday appeal last week, the Delta Optimist…
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Exclusive: Pace Touts New ‘Pay-as-You-Go’ Hotspot Device
Rochester, Minn.-based Pace are experts at communications and connectivity, the company said. Whether it’s outfitting retail outlets with video displays…
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THOR Industries to Roll Out New Technology at January Tampa Show
THOR Industries announced the execution of a binding memorandum of understanding with Germany’s ZF Friedrichshafen AG, which outlines the parties’…
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Cortes Campers Receives $1.15M in Purchase Orders from Two States
Cortes Campers, a division of the US Lighting Group, received purchase orders of $1,155,000 from its new distributors in Oregon…
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Rolling Art You Can Live In
Custom RVs debut all kinds of special touches, especially when it comes to this old charter bus – which Motor1.com…
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Indiana Business Leaders Urge Preparation for OSHA Vaccine Mandate
A federal appeals court has reinstated the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate for companies with 100 or more…
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The 10 Most Popular Publicly Owned Places for RV Camping
The Pantagraph, a daily newspaper serving parts of Illinois and Indiana, takes a look at some favorite RVing spots. Still…
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Lippert’s CEO Ensures Santa Visits South Bend Nonprofit
During the holiday season, many companies are looking to give back – and such is the case for Lippert, whose…
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NTP-STAG Expo Announces 2022 RV University PRO Speaker Lineup
NTP-STAG announced the RV University (RVU) Professional Retail Organization (PRO) Education Speaker Lineup for its Expo 2022, to be held…
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RVIA’s Craig Kirby Issues Holiday Message
RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby penned this message for the organization’s membership and all those within the RV industry.…
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THOR Industries Announces $250M Share Buyback Authorization
THOR Industries announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of its common…
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Flow-Rite Expands in Europe
Flow-Rite has established an office in the United Kingdom to support its growing European market opportunities, according to Todd Hart,…
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Cummins and Sinopec Officially Launch Joint Green Hydrogen Effort
Cummins and China Petrochemical Corp. – known as “Sinopec Group” – announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture, Cummins…
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Performance Brokerage Services Offers New Dealership Valuation Guide
RV Dealers Association associate member Performance Brokerage Services is offering its new guide, “A Roadmap to Buying or Selling an…
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Fun N Sun Owner Looking Forward to Retirement
The Ludington, Mich., Daily News wrote the following about Dennis Grossenbacher, who has spent more than half a century as…
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NATDA Supports Injured Service Members with Wounded Warrior Project Partnership
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) said it is committed to supporting the nation’s wounded veterans through Wounded Warrior…
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November Shipment Numbers Add to Highest-Ever Yearly Total
Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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DRV Luxury Suites Launches Mobile Consumer App
Luxury fifth wheel and toy hauler manufacturer, DRV Luxury Suites launches MyDRV, a new consumer focused mobile app, which helps…
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HitchFire Introduces New Propane RV Kit
HitchFire has introduced a brand-new RV Kit allowing users to hook up a Forge 15 Grill or Ultimate Grill Station…
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U.S. EPA Finalizes Tougher New Vehicle Emissions Requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday finalized new vehicle emissions requirements through 2026 that reverse former President Donald Trump’s rollback…
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New Atlas Ranks Top 2021 Electric Camper Concepts
The website New Atlas has culled from multiple sources to rank this year’s top electric campers. With only a slow…
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California’s RV Generators Ban: A Closer Look
In October, California stunned landscapers and homeowners with proposed legislation to ban the sale of new small off-road engines. But the legislation…
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Elkhart-Area Unemployment Rate at a Trickle
All but a fraction of those in Elkhart County, Ind., looking for work are finding it, the Indiana Department of…
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Camping World’s Lemonis Makes Surprise Visit to NYC Food Bank, Donates $1.5M
Marcus Lemonis, the entrepreneur, TV personality, CEO and chairman of the board of Camping World, made a surprise in-person visit…
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Bank of the West Acquired by BMO Financial Group
BMO Financial Group and its indirect wholly-owned Chicago-based subsidiary, BMO Harris Bank N.A., today signed a definitive agreement with BNP…
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US Lighting Group and Cortes Campers Welcomes New International Distributor
US Lighting Group and its division Cortes Campers signed an international distributor agreement for an exclusive territory with Pik-A-Dilly RV…
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Freightliner, Mercedes-Benz and Winnebago Among this Week’s Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has issued its weekly recall list, and RV chassis makers and an RV manufacturer…
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New Survey Shows RV Owners’ Changing Age Average
RV sales have boomed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, especially from first-time buyers interested in investing in life on the road.…
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Two Indiana Bus Assembly Plants to Close, Costing 190 Jobs
A British bus maker plans to close two bus assembly plants in northern Indiana early next year, costing nearly 200…
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AutoEvolution Reviews Tiffin’s Land Yacht, the Zephyr
(AutoEvolution decided to turn one of its editors loose on a top-of-the-line Class A from Tiffin, the Zephyr.) You’ve managed…
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RVDA Convention/Expo Contents Being Offered Online
The presentations and seminars that took place at the 2021 RV Dealer Association’s Convention/Expo will be made open to the…
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Survey: Camping Most Popular in These States
A new report by Outdoorsy looked at the U.S. states where camping has grown in popularity the most over the…
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Global M&A Activity Smashes All-Time Records in 2021
Global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity shattered all-time records in 2021, comfortably erasing the high-water mark that was set nearly…
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Kentucky RV Dealer Files $1.3M in Fake Payroll Loans, Pleads Guilty
A Lexington, Ky., RV dealer pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal conspiracy charge, admitting he filed $1.3 million in fake…
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Winnebago Posts Record Revenues, RV Market Gains in Fiscal 2022 Q1
Winnebago Industries today posted record revenues and RV market share gains in the company’s fiscal 2022 first quarter report. Revenues…
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Canadian RV Dealer Group Adds New Ontario Location
Canada’s Leisure Days RV Group today announced its acquisition of Bella Vista RV Centre, located in Oro Medonte, Ontario, just…
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Jayco Presents Prestigious Award to Hilltop Camper and RV
In a ceremony on Nov. 22, Jayco presented its most prestigious dealer honor, the Founders’ Award, to Hilltop Camper and…
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Industrial Finishes & Systems Acquires California Location
Industrial Finishes & Systems, a distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, has acquired S&H Car Color, based in Seaside,…
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Elwell, Tiffin Motorhomes Add Standard Timberline System in ‘22 Cahaba
Elwell Corp. and Tiffin Motorhomes announced the integration of the Timberline heating system as a standard in Tiffin’s Class B…
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Boston RV & Camping Expo Returns in January
New England’s premiere showcase – the Boston RV & Camping Expo – is returning to the Boston Convention & Exhibition…
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Pittsburgh RV Show Touts 2022 Event
The consumer-focused Pittsburgh RV Show is returning to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Jan. 8-16, 2022. Show attendees…
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Jellystone Park Advance Registrations Spike 76 Percent
The family camping boom that exploded in the early days of the COVID pandemic is showing no signs of slowing,…
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Kentucky Tornado Victims to Receive RVs from Florida Nonprofit
Planet RV founder and CEO Gigi Stetler and her nonprofit organization, RVACA, announced efforts to provide RVs and relief supplies to Kentucky area…
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Performance Brokerage Services Advises on Sale of Washington’s U-Neek RV
Performance Brokerage Services, which specializes in dealership buy-sell activity, announced the sale of Kelso, Wash.’s U-Neek RV Center to RV…
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Tracy Anglemeyer Named RVTI Director of Recruitment
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) said that to keep up with demand for its RV technician training, it has named…
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Tredit Tire Announces New Iowa Location
Tredit Tire and Wheel announced that it is expanding its operations with a new location in Ankeny, Iowa. The new…
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SuperSprings Undergoes Leadership Changes
SuperSprings International (SSI) announced today changes to company leadership, including a new reporting structure and team members. First, SSI has…
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Association for RV Technicians Goes Online, Hires Administrator
The RV Technician Association of America (RVTAA) announced today that it wrapped up work on its website and officially launched…
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SmartPlug Introduces LED Reverse Polarity Indicating System
SmartPlug Systems announced that all its RV cord sets now have an integrated LED reverse polarity indicating system. This important…
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Roadmaster Universal Tow Bar Adapter Removes Frustration
As Roadmaster notes, a baseplate and its tow bar are typically designed by the same manufacturer, making it inconvenient to…
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LKQ Corp. to be Featured in TV Series ‘EARTH with John Holden’
LKQ Corp. today announced that it will be featured in the Dec. 19 edition of EARTH with John Holden television…
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KOA Projects Large Holiday Surge in Campers
The KOA Monthly Research Report – December edition projects that 8.69 million camping households are planning a cold-weather camping trip…
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Another 206,000 File New Jobless Claims
New weekly jobless claims ticked up slightly last week to hold near a 52-year low. The Labor Department released its…
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REV Group’s RV Segment Shows Sales Increase
The REV Group has reported fourth quarter net sales of $589.9 million, a decrease of 4.3 percent compared to $616.3…
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Truck Accessories Group Enters RV Market Through Acquisition
Truck Accessories Group (TAG), a subsidiary of JB Poindexter & Co., announced the acquisition of California’s Se-Gi Products, a wholesale…
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Dealers Felt Manufacturers Improved Across the Board
According to the latest issue of RV Executive Today, a publication of the RV Dealers Association, U.S. and Canadian dealers…
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PRVCA to Hold Third Annual Leadership Conference
The Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA) will hold its third Annual Leadership Conference Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 18 –…
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Brown & Brown Dealer Services Acquires Rainmaker Advisory
Brown & Brown Dealer Services has acquired Rainmaker Advisory, according to an announcement from J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer…
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American Guardian Unveils 2022 F&I Training Schedule
F&I provider American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS) has announced the 2022 AGWS University F&I training schedule. AGWS webinars are designed…
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RV Industry Keeps Rolling Through Larger Economy’s Setbacks
The RV industry has done what many U.S. businesses did in the face of this year’s epic shortages and surging…
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Cummins Unveils $2B Share Buyback Plan
Cummins has disclosed that its board of directors authorized a common stock repurchase program of $2 billion. Notably, the company…
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Campspot Records Record Growth Year, Expects More of the Same in 2022
Campspot, an online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options and more, today announced that it has generated…
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Millennials Pass Boomers, Gen X as Biggest Buyers of Pickups in the U.S.
Millennials, a generation that some disregarded as not being interested in driving, have rapidly become the largest generation of new…
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Exclusive: Jayco Visits Colorado for Ambassadors’ RV ‘Hand Off’
Representatives from RV manufacturer Jayco visited Morrison, Colo., on Tuesday to meet with two members of the company’s ‘Ascend Ambassador’…
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Exclusive: Innovative Motion Technologies Acquires Micro-Air
Innovative Motion Technologies (IMT), the parent company of Raffel Systems – an industrial technology designer, manufacturer and supplier of integrated…
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Performance Brokerage Services Aids New Jersey Dealership Sale
California-based Performance Brokerage Services, which has offices across the country, said it recently advised on the sale of Toms River,…
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