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KOA Report Urges Accessibility to ‘Strengthen Business, Create Sustainability’
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) released its Accessibility report as a part of the annual Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report series.…
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Grand Design’s Clark To Lead Winnebago Towables Division
Winnebago Industries announced that Don Clark, president of Grand Design RV, has been promoted to group president of Towable RVs,…
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New Service Best Practices Topic of RVDA Con/Expo Session
During an education session entitled “The New RV Industry Service Management Recommended Practices” to be held at the upcoming RV…
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The Value of Social Media Communities
As a marketer in the RV industry, I’ve always sought innovative ways to connect with our audience. In 2020, my…
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Optimum RV Acquires Oklahoma RV Center
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Oklahoma RV Center in Moore, Oklahoma, from Lenny Zak to Optimum RV. Optimum…
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Octane Enters the Marine Market
Octane announced that it has entered the marine market. Effective immediately, marine, recreational and powersports dealers selling pontoons and motorboats…
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Workplace Violence: Reducing the Risk
A disgruntled employee opened fire at a small Philadelphia-area business earlier this year, killing two fellow workers and injuring three…
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Lippert, Other Leaders Talk Collaboration, Diversified Industry for Regional Growth
The following is a report from Inside Indiana Business. Industrial diversification, placemaking investments, regional collaboration, a mindset shift, talent retention…
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Donate or Apply: RV Dealership Employee Emergency Relief Program
In August this year, a $500,000 pledge to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center helped to establish an RV Dealership…
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RecNation Expands in Orlando, Florida With Location Near ‘The Villages’
RecNation Storage, a leading owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and boat storage facilities in the United States, announced…
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OHI Offers Blanket License for Entertainment at RV Parks, Campgrounds
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) touted its partnership with MPLC (Motion Picture Licensing Corporation) to offer member campground and RV…
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ORR Celebrates Arizona Office of Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) celebrated yesterday’s announcement by Arizona State Parks & Trails to establish a full-time program administrator for…
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RVDA Con/Expo Leadership Roundtable To Address Business Challenges
A group of veteran RV dealer executives will address some of the most pressing dealership business challenges in a special…
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Patrick Industries Announces Private Offering of $400M of Senior Notes
Patrick Industries announced that its intention to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $400 million aggregate principal amount…
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Expion360 Board Authorizes 1-For-100 Reverse Stock Split
Expion360, maker of in lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, announced that its board of directors authorized the stockholders approved 1-for-100…
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AP: US Adds 254K Jobs in September, Unemployment Dips to 4.1%
The following is a report from the Associated Press. America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing…
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Brown & Brown Acquires the Assets of the Canopy Group
Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, and Paul Borchert and Jeff McDonald, principals of The Canopy Group,…
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DealNow Launches Person-to-Person Online Vehicle Transaction Platform
DealNow, a service that enables secure online transactions for any vehicle — including cars, RVs, boats and other recreational vehicles…
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Understanding the Preapproval Process
Purchasing an RV involves significant financial commitments and detailed decision-making. Streamlining this process is essential for an efficient transaction for…
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Blue Compass Acquires Kentucky-Based Patriot RV
Blue Compass RV announced the acquisition of Patriot RV in Lexington, Kentucky, market. The store has been rebranded to Blue…
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Overfuel Study Addresses Auto Industry’s ‘Failure of Online Consumers’
Overfuel, a website solutions provider for automotive, RV, marine and powersports dealers, released a new study following a performance analysis…
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Leveraging AIAs for Dealership Success
As shoppers spend more time online, the success of RV dealerships increasingly hinges on their ability to connect with potential…
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Outdoorsy Group Exceeds $3B in Sales, Plans European Expansion
The Outdoorsy Group, a travel and hospitality company that operates a consumer marketplace for recreational vehicles, insurance and real estate,…
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Your Personnel Need Your Personal Attention
In many of my columns since 2005, I have presented the importance of turning your parts and accessories inventories with…
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Fun Town RV Acquires Kikos Kountry RV in Arkansas
Texas-based Fun Town RV announced the acquisition of Kikos Kountry RV in Cabot, Arkansas. Kikos Kountry is located at 2818…
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Improving Fixed Operations on RVDA Con/Expo Workshop Agenda
DealerPRO will be presenting three workshops at the upcoming RV Dealers Convention Expo aimed at helping improve fixed operations success…
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RecNation Announces Expansion Into California, 65th Location
RecNation Storage, owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, announced its most recent acquisition with an…
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AutoManager Completes Acquisition of EverLogic
AutoManager Acquisition Inc., a provider of dealer management software to the auto dealership industry, announced that it has acquired EverLogic…
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Battling ‘Outsider Syndrome’ in the Family Business
Productive employees make profitable companies. Every employer would like to cultivate an effective team that goes the extra mile to…
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Performance Brokerage Returns as Silver Partner for RVDA Con/Expo
Performance Brokerage Services, a leading dealership brokerage firm for the RV industry, will be a silver partner for the 2024…
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Subdivision Granted for Goshen Industrial Park as Plans Change
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. A plat adjustment was granted Tuesday for an industrial park at…
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SylvanSport To Expand at Sylvan Valley Industrial Center
SylvanSport, the Brevard, North Carolina-based innovator and manufacturer of adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, recently celebrated…
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Championship Sales Training Offered at 2024 RVDA Con/Expo
Jered Sobel, president of Sobel University, an exclusive RV sales and management training company, will host an education workshop during…
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Biden-Harris Administration Addresses De Minimis Shipments
The following is a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). In a move aimed at protecting…
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RV Dealership Ideas for Attracting First-Time Buyers
What if your dealership was not only known as the best place to purchase an RV, but also as a…
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Optimum RV Set To Acquire Oklahoma RV Center
Optimum RV announced that it is set to acquire Oklahoma RV Center in Oklahoma City, marking a significant step in…
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
As I’m writing this, the temperature in Portland, Oregon, is nearing 103 degrees. For all of you that think it’s…
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Brown & Brown Recognized by ‘Great Place To Work’ for Fifth Year
Brown & Brown’s J. Powell Brown, president and CEO, and Julie Turpin, chief people officer, announced that Brown & Brown…
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OHI Touts Music Licensing Program
Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) is offering its music licensing program for RV parks and campgrounds to utilize. “At OHI, we…
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Northpoint Appoints Manager of Business Development
Northpoint Commercial Finance Senior Vice Presidents Jeff Olander and Darren McCarthy jointly announced the recent appointment of Jake Clothier to…
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EPA Extends Toxic Substances Control Act Reporting Deadline
On Sept. 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the reporting period for PFAS under the Toxic Substances…
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Lippert Awarded ‘5 Star’ Recognition by The Wellness Council of Indiana
Lippert Components Inc. has been awarded the 5 Star AchieveWELL designation through The Wellness Council of Indiana. As the sole recipient…
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Canada RVDA, iA Dealer Services Celebrate 30-Year Partnership
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and iA Dealer Services are celebrating 30 years of a successful partnership…
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Trader Interactive RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Show Importance of Data
Jennifer Green-Neff, head of brand marketing at Trader Interactive, parent company to RV Trader and Statistical Surveys, will host “Leveraging…
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ARCO Marine Welcomes New VP of Sales
ARCO Marine, manufacturer and supplier of high-energy products to the marine and RV markets, announced the appointment of Chris Witzgall…
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Care Camps Foundation Launches New Rebranding
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Care Camps Foundation (CCF) launched its new rebranding that showcases its official name…
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RECTifying Your Operations, Part 3
Editor’s note: This is the third part of a series highlighting repair event cycle time (RECT). Part 1 appeared in…
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L Catterton, THOR Partner With Outdoor Hospitality Platform
L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, announced that it has made a strategic investment in Open Road Resorts (ORR),…
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Pebble Opens California HQ, Manufacturing Facility
Pebble, the California-based startup behind the all-electric RV trailer, Pebble Flow, announced the opening of its new 60,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility…
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GEN-Y Hitch Sees ‘Massive Growth’ Within RV Market
Since its release in 2018, GEN-Y Hitch reported growth year-over-year with the Executive Pin Box with Torsion-Flex Technology product line…
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Dark Web’s Risks to RV Dealers Topic of RVDA Webinar
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Accelerate2Compliance (A2C) will hold a 30-minute webinar for RV dealers on Thursday, Sept. 12, at…
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Webinar Recording: PFAS Legislation, Impact on the RV Industry
As part of the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s work to share important information with members about PFAS regulations at the…
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Lazydays Cuts RV Prices as Industry Awaits Fed Lifeline
The following is a report from Seeking Alpha. While the leisure vehicle sector waits for the Federal Reserve to lower…
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July RV Shipments Up 17.5%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s July 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Campspot & Insider Perks Announce AI Phone Service Partnership
Campspot and Insider Perks, creator of AI marketing and technology solutions for the outdoor hospitality industry, announced an exclusive partnership…
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Sensible Weather, KOA Team Up To Offer Weather Guarantees
Sensible Weather, provider of weather protection for travel and outdoor experiences, announced its new partnership with Kampgrounds of America (KOA).…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New York Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its Plattsburgh, New York, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s…
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Storable Celebrates Management of 10M Units With Charitable Donations
Storable, a provider of integrated technology solutions for the self-storage, RV and marine industries, announced that it has reached 10…
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Lazydays Reports Q2 YOY Losses, CEO Remains ‘Confident’
Lazydays reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30. John North, Lazydays chief executive officer, said, “Our team…
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Winnebago Board Approves 10% Increase to Quarterly Cash Dividend
Winnebago Industries announced that the company’s board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share payable on…
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Being Present: A Key to Effective Leadership & an Emergent Culture
The world is transforming faster than ever. Many employees and leaders are feeling overwhelmed by rapidly evolving markets, a new…
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RV, Powersports Marketplaces Launch AI-Powered Listing Tool
RV Trader and Cycle Trader, the largest online recreational and powersports marketplaces, launched a new vehicle listing tool that makes it possible…
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BookOutdoors Partners With RMS North America
BookOutdoors, a well-established name in the outdoor travel sector, is partnering with RMS North America. The integration between RMS and…
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Winnebago Announces New President, Leadership Changes
Winnebago Industries announced key changes to its executive leadership team. After four years with the company, Winnebago brand President Huw Bower will…
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Blue Ox Partners With Considine Sales & Marketing
Blue Ox Products, manufacturer of recreational towing products, announced a strategic partnership with Considine Sales & Marketing (CSM). The collaboration…
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Harvest Hosts Announces Escapees Acquisition
Harvest Hosts announced yesterday its acquisition of Escapees RV Club, one of the oldest RV organizations providing community, events, education, discounts…
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The Importance of Follow-Through in Sales
There are many steps that need to happen correctly for salespeople to close a deal with customers when the weather…
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Jayco Australia Partners With SugarCRM
SugarCRM, provider of an intelligence-driven sales automation platform, announced a partnership with Australia’s Jayco Corporation. Australia’s largest RV manufacturer, Jayco, has…
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EasyCare Debuts Full F&I Suite for RV, Marine & Powersports
EasyCare announced a full suite of F&I products, services and solutions designed for RV, marine and powersports markets under the…
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Expion360 Announces Partnership With KZ RV
Expion360, maker of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, announced a partnership with KZ RV, a subsidiary of THOR Industries. This…
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Octane Raises $50M in Series E Funding Round
Octane announced that that it has closed its Series E funding round with $50 million in new equity capital. Octane…
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Venture RV Group Forms Partnership With United Sales Associates
The Venture RV Group, a group of independent representatives servicing the RV sector across North America, announced its partnership with…
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nuCamp CEO Scott Hubble To Step Down
nuCamp, manufacturer of teardrop trailers and truck campers, announced a key leadership change as CEO Scott Hubble, has decided to…
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Lithia & Driveway Reports Record Q2 Revenue
Lithia & Driveway (LAD), parent company of Airstream Adventures, reported the highest second quarter revenue in company history and the…
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Meyer Distributing Announces New British Columbia Location
Meyer Distributing announced the addition of its Abbotsford, British Columbia, crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s…
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Lithia & Driveway Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Lithia & Driveway (LAD), parent company of Airstream Adventures, announced it has realigned organizational leadership to more efficiently realize operational…
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Cavco Reports FY25 Q1 Results
Manufactured housing company Cavco announced financial results for the for the first fiscal quarter ended June 29. Quarterly Highlights Net…
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AP: US Adds 114K jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Hits 4.3%
The following is a report from the Associated Press. The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July, as hiring…
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RECTifying Your Operations, Part 2
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a series highlighting repair event cycle time (RECT). Part 1 appeared in…
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Camping World Sees Record New Unit Market Share in Q2
Camping World Holdings reported results for the second quarter ended June 30. Net income was $23.4 million for the second…
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Patrick Industries Taps Market Diversification in Q2 Report
Patrick Industries reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30. Net sales increased 10% to $1.02 billion,…
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Meyer Distributing Presents Q2 Sales Performance Award
Meyer Distributing announced its 2024 second quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award. The award recognizes sales account managers who consistently exceed…
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Cummins Reports Increased Revenues in Q2 Financials
Cummins Inc. today reported results for the second quarter of 2024. “We achieved record quarterly sales and solid profitability in…
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Myers Industries Reveals Q2 Financials
Myers Industries Inc., a manufacturer of polymer and metal products and distributor for tire, wheel and under-vehicle service industry, announced…
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Lerch RV’s Lessons in Success
Mistakes and successes go hand in hand, and Ed Lerch isn’t ashamed to admit it. The founder of Lerch RV,…
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Octane Appoints Company’s First President
Octane announced that it has appointed Steven Fernald as president. In this newly-created-role, Fernald will take over the day-to-day management…
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NRVTA Acquires Recreational Vehicle Service Academy
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced its acquisition of the Recreational Vehicle Service Academy (RVSA), an esteemed RV technician…
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Dragonfly Energy Taps New B2B Markets Through Partnership
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. announced a strategic partnership with Stryten Energy, a North American battery manufacturer, for the licensing of the…
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RVIA Safety Committee Addresses Workplace Ergonomics
The following is a RV Industry Association’s News & Insights report. Workplace ergonomics is a concept that has garnered increasing attention…
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Jayco ‘Doubles Down’ at Dealer Homecoming
Jayco held its 2024 Dealer Homecoming Event July 21-24 in Las Vegas. The annual event, once again held at the Venetian…
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RVIA, Blue Compass Featured on Fox Business
Fox Business recently hosted the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Monika Geraci and Blue Compass RV’s Jon Ferrando. RV travel saw…
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Leadership Changes Announced for Coachmen Clipper & Forest River Viking
Forest River has announced that Mike Gaeddert, a Forest River veteran and current general manager responsible for the Coachmen Catalina…
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Braxton Creek Rebrands to Bontrager Outdoors
The former Braxton Creek announced its rebrand to Bontrager Outdoors and plans to introduce new products and features beginning with…
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How a ‘Chief People Officer’ Can Help Your RV Company
If there is anything we have learned from the chaos of the past few years, it is this: Every business…
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RV Shipments Top 25K for June
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s June 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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LKQ Corp. Sees 7.6% Revenue Increase in Q2
LKQ Corp. today reported second quarter 2024 financial results. “Our second quarter performance did not meet expectations as lower repairable…
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Priority RV Network Hits Record 160 Locations
Priority RV Network (PRVN) announced it achieved milestones July 1, marking its expansion to a record 160 dealership locations. This…
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Chassis Supplier: Service Capabilities Should Be Top of Mind
When you look up Spartan RV Chassis online, the tagline right on the homepage of the website says “the foundation…
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RVLI Acquires ARC Sales Rep Agency
RVLI, a national RV aftermarket manufacturer’s representative agency, has closed on the acquisition of ARC Sales, an RV aftermarket manufacturer’s…
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How To Create a Culture That People Don’t Want To Leave
Do you have a Negative Nancy (NN) or Toxic Tim (TT) that you’re keeping longer than you should? Would you…
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