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Synchrony Consumer Finance Programs Added to NATDA Member Benefits
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) and Synchrony, a consumer financial services company and platinum sponsor of NATDA, have…
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Unemployment Filings Last Week Were 745K
Weekly unemployment claims ticked up last week but by a smaller than expected margin, picking up slightly after reaching the…
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KAR Global Announces Executive Changes
KAR Global has announced that its President Peter Kelly, who has been with the company for 10 years, will take…
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Fixed Ops Certification Week Begins Saturday
Beginning this Saturday and running through next Friday, March 12, is RV Fixed Operations Professional Certification Week as designated by…
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RVIA Seeks Members for its New Trade Advisory Panel
The RV Industry Association has introduced its new RV Trade Advisory Panel. The association said the panel is geared towards…
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Lippert Promotes Click to VP of Environmental Health & Safety
Lippert Components has announced that Erick Click has been promoted to vice president of environmental health and safety. Previously, he…
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Jayco Rolls Out JayPort System with Blackstone Griddles
Jayco has announced the launch of the all-new patent pending JayPort system on select models of Jayco towable RVs. Many…
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Genesis Products Partners with Premium Rock
Genesis Products, a supplier of RV interior components, has announced a strategic partnership with Premium Rock. The partnership will allow…
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Stage 8 Introduces Slideout Motor Locking Bolt Kit
Stage 8, a leader in fail-safe mechanical locking fasteners, has now created a fail-proof solution to a common problem experienced…
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China Debuts 3-Wheel All-Electric RV
Full-fledged motorhomes are usually hulking in size, and that’s rightfully so since you should be getting a large usable living…
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Canadian RV Industry Mourns Loss of George Goodrick
The RV Dealers Association of Canada issued a statement Monday announcing the death of former RVDA of Canada Chairman, George…
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RoadSigns Report: 2021 RV Shipments to Reach Record High
RV wholesale shipments are expected to climb to their highest level on comparable record in 2021, according to the Spring…
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Former RVDA Chairman Jerry Greer Passes Away
The following was submitted to the RVDA by Rick Horsey, Parkview RV Center Former RVDA Chairman of the Board Jerry…
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Furrion Grows Sales Department
Furrion has announced the addition of three new sales hires at its Elkhart, Ind., office. “We saw tremendous growth of…
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Camping World Announces Acquisition and New Store Opening
Camping World Holdings has announced an agreement to acquire EZ Living RV in Braidwood, Ill.. The deal is expected to…
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Harvest Hosts Raises $37M Investment
Harvest Hosts, a membership program that allows RVers to access unique overnight stays, said it hasreceived a $37 million growth…
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DLL to Provide Dealer Floorplan Financing for Winnebago Brands
DLL, a global asset finance company for equipment and technology, has partnered with Winnebago Industries. Through the partnership, dealers of…
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Togo Group Acquires Overnight RV Parking
Togo Group, the road-based travel technology company that includes the Roadtrippers, RVillage, and Togo RV brands, has announced the acquisition…
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CDK Global Completes International Business Sale
CDK Global Inc. has announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its CDK International business to Francisco…
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Dragonfly Energy Launches Two New Battle Born Batteries
The Dragonfly Energy team has introduced two new battery models for its consumer line, Battle Born Batteries: the BB8D and…
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Let’s Go Aero Unveils Nelson Trailer Adaptor
Let’s Go Aero has announced that the Full Nelson truck bed mount V-Rack is taking a jump onto the trailer…
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WhereSafe GPS Adds Two Dealers
WhereSafe GPS, which began making inroads into the RV sector last year, has announced the addition of two new dealers,…
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Blog: RV Industry Growth Shows No Signs of Slowing
The recreation vehicle industry benefitted significantly from the shift in consumers’ travel behavior in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic caused many…
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RVIA CEO Pens Letter on State of RV Industry
The following was written by Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association, and it was originally published…
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Camping World Announces Deal to Acquire Triple A R.V.
Camping World Holdings has announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire Triple A R.V. Center in Medford, Ore.…
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RV Fixed Operations Certification Week Starts Saturday
RV Fixed Operations Professional Certification Week begins this Saturday, March 6. It is sponsored by the Society of Certified RV…
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Lippert Launches Wellbeing Program for Employees
Lippert said it is launching a new health and wellness program geared toward its employees called “Take the Step.” The…
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Rollick Secures $8.5M in Funding
Rollick, which operates the GoRollick Powersports, RV, and Boat Buying Program Marketplace, has closed $8.5M in funding. The new investment…
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Brown & Brown Consolidates Wholesale Brands
Brown & Brown has announced the launch of Bridge Specialty Group to consolidate its broad portfolio of wholesale brands. “Bridge…
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Meyer Distributing Announces Second Ontario Location
Meyer Distributing Canada Inc. has announced the addition of its London, Ontario location. This is Meyer’s second location in Canada…
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RV Retailer Appoints VP, General Counsel
RV Retailer has announced the appointment of Tim Benter as vice president, general counsel. Benter will be responsible for all…
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In-Person KOA Buyer’s Workshop Set for April in Texas
Kampgrounds of America has announced it will be returning to its popular in-person format when it hosts its next KOA…
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Nearly 320K Boats Sold in 2020
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has reported that new-boat sales are at their highest level in 12 years, with all…
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Newmar on Weekly Recall List
Newmar Corp. is the lone RV manufacturer named this week on the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s weekly list of…
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Care Camps Partners with Patrick Industries
Care Camps, which helps kids with cancer experience the outdoors, announces a partnership with Patrick Industries, a manufacturer and distributor…
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Airstream Names Members of 2021 Customer Council
Airstream Inc. has announced it has selected a group of 15 Airstreamers, including several first-time Airstream owners, to serve on…
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Arkansas RV Store Sells to Auto Dealership Group
Crain Automotive Holdings, a group auto dealer based in Sherwood, Ark., has purchased Northwest RV Sales and Service in Springdale,…
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Black Folks Camp Too Partners with North Carolina Parks
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources said it is partnering with Black Folks Camp Too to encourage participation…
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EV Battery Tech Launches IoniX Pro RV Freedom Battery
Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies Corp. has announced the launch of the IoniX Pro RV Freedom battery. The company has begun…
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Boats and RVs: Parallel Paths, Parallel Challenges
Writing for the March 2021 issue of Soundings, Matt Gruhn, president of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, points…
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NMMA to Hold State of the Industry Webinar
The National Marine Manufacturers Association is holding a webinar at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 4, to provide an…
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China Calls Biden’s U.S. Supply Chain Move Unrealistic
China dismissed efforts to shift U.S. supply chains toward alternative sources as unrealistic, hitting back hours after President Joe Biden…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Spring Approaches
“With the approach of spring and warmer weather in many parts of the country, we are beginning to see some…
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RVIA: January Shipments Up Nearly 40%
The RV Industry Association’s January 2021 survey of manufacturers as hdetermined that total RV shipments ended the month with 45,930…
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Camping World Holdings Reports Rises in Income, Revenue
Camping World Holdings said its revenue in the fourth quarter was $1.1 billion, a 17.5 percent jump from Q4 last…
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REV Recreation Group Starts 2021 with New Models and Service Centers
REV Recreation Group said it is kicking off 2021 with new models and recent sales success at the Florida RV…
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RV Learning Center Partner KPA Presents Webinars
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center’s strategic partner, KPA, will present three free webinars that cover workplace safety during the…
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RVTI Level 2 Textbooks Now Available
The RV Technical Institute has released its all-new Level 2 self-study textbooks. The Level 2 textbooks are available for purchase on…
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Lippert Promotes Eileen Pruitt to Deputy CHRO and Senior Legal Counsel
LCI Industries has announced the promotion of Eileen Pruitt to deputy chief human resources officer and senior legal counsel. In…
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RVIA Members-Only Spring RoadSigns Webinar March 4
On Thursday, March 4, the RV Industry Association will host a members-only webinar to review the new Spring RV RoadSigns…
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RVWA Presentation on ‘No Fear Negotiation for Women’
This Friday, the RV Women’s Alliance will host its third program with John Tinghitella and Nicole Martin on the subject…
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Cummins Promotes Five to Vice President
Cummins Inc. has announced that several of its leaders have been elevated to the positions of vice president. Gary Johansen…
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RV/MH HOF Museum Fundraising Gaining Momentum
The $1.7 million capital campaign for the new 21,000-square-foot manufactured housing museum, being built at the RV/MH Hall of Fame…
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Report: Boat Sales Start Strong in 2021
For many U.S. boat dealers, the first month of the year often is earmarked for completing projects and paperwork relegated…
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730K File for Unemployment; Less Than Expected
Weekly unemployment claims fell far more than expected last week, as the labor market recovery took a stride forward even…
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Exclusive: First-Timers RVing in Support of Therapy Dogs
Barely two months into what will be a year-long odyssey, traveling the country in their new-to-them RV, Sean and Christina…
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Campers Inn Buys US Adventure RV Store
Campers Inn RV has acquired US Adventure RV‘s store in Naperville Ill., one of two owned by the company. US…
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RV Learning Center Scholarship Application Available Now
The application for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program is now available online. The scholarship is available for…
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Furrion Announces New Hires to Keep Pace with Growth
Coming off a successful 2020, Furrion has announced the addition of two new hires in the Elkhart office to support…
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LOOK Trailers No. 1 Seller Second Straight Year
For the second consecutive year, LOOK Trailers has been ranked as the No. 1-selling enclosed cargo trailer manufacturer in North…
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nuCamp Teardrop Rally Sells Out in Two Hours
nuCamp RV, makers of campers and teardrop trailers, has announced that the 5th annual Teardrop Rally sold out its main…
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Camping World Launches Multi-Language Initiatives
Camping World Holdings has announced the launch of multi-language initiatives it said are “intended to ignite domestic and international expansion.”…
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EnerSys Unveils Campaign Celebrating ODYSSEY 25th Anniversary
EnerSys, the manufacturer of ODYSSEY batteries, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of manufacturing the product by looking back on “the journey toward…
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REDARC Continues Modernization Investments
Australian electronics manufacturer REDARC said it will continue its modernization journey through investment in Industry 4.0 technology and training with…
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Suspect Charged in Fire and Theft at Wold’s RV
A rural Wadena, Minn., man is facing felony arson and theft charges for allegedly setting the Dec. 29 fire that…
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MORryde Founder Dies at 83
Robert (Bob) Gregg Moore of Elkhart, Ind., died recently at the age of 83. Moore was a U.S. Army veteran…
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Winnebago Industries Foundation Supports Advanced Manufacturing in North Iowa
The Winnebago Industries Foundation is providing support to the John V. Hanson Career Center in Forest City, Iowa, an innovative…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Reach All Time Highs
“Although the values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions had dipped in December, they rebounded in January and actually…
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Airstream Holds Virtual 2021 Dealer Training Event
This year’s annual Airstream Dealer Training Event was held virtually instead of onsite as it has been in the past…
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RV Retailer Acquires 55th Store
Fast-growing RV dealer group RV Retailer has acquired Carolina Coach, marking its 55th store to date. “This is a great…
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2021 NFPA 1192 RV Standard Now Available for Purchase
To assist manufacturing members with safety compliance in the production of RVs, the 2021 edition NFPA 1192, Standard on Recreational…
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NRVTA Weathers Texas Storm
When a historic winter storm last week brought six inches of snow and below zero temperatures to an area typically…
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TOURIG Diesel Expedition Vehicles Warmed with Aqua-Hot
TOURIG expedition vehicles are built to traverse into remote areas where self-reliance is part of the adventure, even if that…
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Camp Casual Rolls Out New In-Store Displays
Camp Casual, which produces vintage and retro-themed products for the outdoor industry, has recently launched new in-store planograms for dealerships.…
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Longtime New England RV Veteran Dies
The New England RV Dealers Association has notified RV PRO of the death of Reinie Lehberger, a longtime RV sales…
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PPP Loan Rule Change to Aid Those Impeded by Student Debt
Struggling student loan borrowers who own a business received some welcome news this week: They will nolonger be excluded from…
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Blog: Dealing with Online Reviews – Good and Bad
Online reviews have become a major part of the customer purchasing journey. In-person shopping has been limited during the pandemic,…
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Camping World Acquires First Maine Location
Camping World Holdings has announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire Lee’s Family Trailer in Windham, Maine. The…
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Lance Camper Releases Latest Product Feature Highlight Video
Lance Camper has released the latest in its “Product Feature Highlights” video series. The new video highlights the Lance 1685…
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Wholesale Shipments into Canada Dropped in Q4
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association has reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31…
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Motor Home Specialist Recognized as the Largest U.S. Motorhome Dealership Again
RV Retailer has announced that Motor Home Specialist (MHS) was the No. 1 seller of new motorhomes by a single…
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Bigfoot, Freightliner and Newmar on Weekly Recall List
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has released its weekly list of recalls. Bigfoot Industries Inc. is recalling its 2020-21…
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Roanoke Company Transforms RV into Mobile COVID-19 Unit
Inside a huge drafty warehouse in Roanoke, Va., crews put the finishing touches on an RV turned mobile COVID-19 unit.…
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Clean Seal Urges Awareness on New Fuel Hose Standards
Clean Seal Inc. has put out a statement related to the federal government’s new 2020 CARB (California Air Resources Board)…
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Winnebago Hosts Sen. Grassley for Plant Tour
Winnebago Industries advanced assembler Tricia Trager had a light-hearted conversation with Sen. Chuck Grassley on Thursday, saying she could hook…
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Chinese-Market RV Wants to ‘Take it Higher’
When thinking of way to make an RV larger, most people think longer. Some imagine a wider motorhome. But the…
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Episode 9 of In Tow with RV PRO Out Tuesday
Tomorrow is the fourth Tuesday of the month and that means another episode of In Tow with RV PRO goes…
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Young Florida Cancer Patient Granted Wish of RV Travel
Gigi Stetler, CEO of RV Sales of Broward, and founder of the non-profit RV Advisor Consumer Association (RVACA) is teaming…
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ICON Sponsors NASCAR Driver Amber Balcaen
ICON, a manufacturer and marketer of plastic components for RVs, will sponsor professional race car driver Amber Balcaen this season…
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Society of Certified RV Professionals Announces Recently Certified Personnel
The Society of Certified RV Professionals has announced it is recognizing 20 individuals from nine participating dealerships who earned a…
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Heartland RV Launches Lead Management and Customer Experience Program
Heartland RV has announced the launch of its lead management and customer experience program, which it said will benefit both…
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Batteries Plus Partners with RELiON Battery
In celebration of National Battery Day – which was Thursday, Feb. 18 – Batteries Plus has unveiled a new agreement with…
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Outdoorsy Ranks as Top RV Rental Marketplace by SimilarWeb
Outdoorsy has been recognized by SimilarWeb in the Digital 100, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing digital brands across 10…
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Florida RV MegaShow Successful Despite Weather and COVID Hurdles
The Jacksonville, Fla., RV MegaShow enjoyed a record-breaking opening day on Feb. 11, with more than 2,000 people passing through…
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Diamond Shield Wins Newmar Vendor Award
Diamond Shield has announced that it is a Newmar 2020 “Top Ten” Vendor Award Winner in recognition, it said. The…
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Truma Wins Two Innovation Awards
Truma North America has announced that its Truma Cooler portable fridge/freezer has won a 2021 European Innovation Award. The European…
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Brown & Brown Hires Gray Nester as CIO
Brown & Brown has announced the appointment of Gray Nester as chief information officer. “We are excited to promote Gray…
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Make-A-Wish Colorado Grants Three-Year-Old’s Camping Wish
Make-A-Wish Colorado teamed up with Camping World of Denver recently to grant the wish of three-year-old Isaac, who has end-stage…
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Camping World Continues Northeast Acquisitions
Camping World Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire the two dealership locations of Flagg RV in Uxbridge, Mass., and…
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LKQ Corp. Sees Income Jump, Revenue Fall During Q4
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, has reported revenue of $2.95 billion in the fourth quarter, which is down 1.9…
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