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Turning Data Into Action: Essential DMS Reports for Dealers
At Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS), we spend a lot of time talking to dealers about the features that really move…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Cover Customer-First F&I Business Models
Paul Sheldon, national director of specialty products for Spectrum Automotive Agency Division, will explore the essential F&I strategies that create…
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Protective Life To Acquire Portfolio & Its Subsidiaries
Protective Life Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire…
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David Spader To Address Effective Performance Management at Con/Expo
During a pair of workshops at the upcoming RV Dealers Convention/Expo, industry veteran David Spader, founder of Potentia and an…
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The Do’s & Don’ts of AI for Dealerships
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a ubiquitous and highly relevant topic in the technology, retail and RV industries. AI offers innovative…
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Halloween Spook-tacular: Seasonal Tips for RV Dealerships
Although not quite as popular as Thanksgiving and Christmas, Halloween remains a beloved holiday in the United States. Whether due…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop Talks New Media Landscape Driving Lot Traffic
Rich DeLancey, co-founder and chief innovation officer at Coast Technology, will present “Beyond Branding: How Connected TV is Driving Lot…
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Overfuel Secures Growth Investment, Boosts AI Innovation
Overfuel announced a strategic growth investment from Recurring Capital Partners, a premier investor in software companies. The investment will accelerate…
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4 Fantasy Football-Inspired PR Tips To Grow Your Business
Recent statistics show that more than 29 million people play in some form of a fantasy football league. ESPN reports…
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Why RV Dealers Need Digital F&I
For years, the financing and insurance (F&I) process in the RV industry has lagged behind the streamlined digital shopping experiences…
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Rollick Expands Target Segments to Trailer, Industrial & Spa
Rollick, a marketing technology company with more than 150 outdoor, RV and industrial equipment manufacturer clients, announced an expanded footprint…
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Brown & Brown Names New President of Retail Segment
Brown & Brown announced that Steve Hearn has been named president of the retail segment, while continuing his role as…
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Toy Storage Nation To Hold December RV & Boat Storage Workshop
Toy Storage Nation (TSN) announced an RV and boat storage workshop for entrepreneurs to learn all about diversified self-storage assets…
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See Your RV Dealership Through Your Customers’ Eyes
A positive customer experience depends on what they encounter as a they drive up, park, walk up to, into and…
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Brown & Brown Announces Key Leadership Appointments in Retail Segment
Brown & Brown announced several strategic updates to its retail segment leadership team, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering world-class…
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Does Your Dealer Management System Represent Your Inventory?
The title and contents of this article are intended to correct some possible misconceptions about what a dealer management system…
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IDS Enhances Leadership Insights Analytics Platform
Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS), provider of dealer management software for the RV and marine industries, has launched its new Industry…
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Campspot Touts AI-Powered Occupancy Prediction & Pricing Recs
Campspot, an online marketplace for booking camping and RV trips, recently held its very first Camp Campspot — Campspot’s inaugural…
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How RV Salespeople Can Make a Great First Impression
There are many things RV salespeople need to master to increase their chances of closing deals. The salesperson of today…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Cover How To Boost Dealership Fixed Ops Profits
Ken Barnes, an experienced fixed ops veteran and director of sales for DealerPRO RV Training, will unveil how to boost…
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How Dealerships Can Avoid Data Breaches & FTC Fines
Nothing happens at a dealership until something is sold. That’s what pays the bills. It’s easy to see how this…
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Ripley PR Launches New Division for RV & Outdoor Travel Brands
Ripley PR, a global public relations agency, announced the launch of Adventure PR, a new division created to elevate adventure…
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Lightspeed Strengthens Multistore Platform With New Enhancements
Lightspeed DMS, provider of dealership management software for RV, marine, trailer, powersport and golf car dealers, announced new multistore features…
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How Salespeople Can Understand Customers Better
The human engagement between customers and salespeople is an interesting phenomenon to observe, especially during the first few minutes of…
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Insider Perks Launches ‘The Outdoor Hospitality Innovator’ Blog
Insider Perks, a leading technology and marketing company serving the outdoor hospitality industry, announced the launch of “The Outdoor Hospitality…
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Preparing for Winter in Your Parts & Services Department
Depending on the location of your RV business, winterizing might have a different meaning to you and your customers. …
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Forest River Marine Launches Discount Program for Military, First Responders
Forest River Marine announced the launch of its Appreciation Discount Program, an exclusive, year-round initiative designed to honor the dedication,…
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Newbook Launches Websites & Digital Marketing Services for Campgrounds
Storable Newbook, a property management software provider for RV parks and campgrounds, announced the launch of its new websites and…
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How Top Businesses Stay Strong: The Power of Guiding Principles
As a leader, you understand that building an enterprise isn’t just about navigating market trends or chasing the next big…
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SCA Roofs Launches New Website for Upfitters
SCA has launched a new U.S. website, sca-roofs.com, to give certified upfitters easier access to parts, inventory and product information. Key…
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Litigation Hold Compliance: What Dealerships Need To Know
Sing with me here: “Gossip and taxes and unpleasant divorces, Pulling of wisdom teeth, with chronic hoarseness, Lawyers and penalties…
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How To Prepare Any RV for Off-Grid & Overlanding Adventures
As more RVers venture beyond campgrounds and into the backcountry, the demand for off-grid readiness and safe, comfortable ride control…
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Dealer Spike, Rollick Partner To Expand Digital Retailing Options
Dealer Spike, provider of digital solutions for the recreational and equipment industries, including powersports, marine and heavy equipment, has partnered…
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Brown & Brown Adds to Board of Directors
Brown & Brown Inc. announced the addition of Joia M. Johnson, retired chief legal officer, chief administrative officer, general counsel…
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RVDA Con/Expo Workshop To Tackle RV Dealership Fraud Prevention
Jim Lawyer, vice president of strategic partnerships for 700Credit, will help dealers learn to keep criminals from leveraging fraudulent identities…
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Influencer Marketing Produces Road-Tested Results
Influencer marketing is nothing new — athletes and actors have been hawking products for centuries, driving consumer purchases with traditional…
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Camping World at J.P. Morgan Conference: Focus on Strategic Market Gains
The following is a report from Investing.com. On Tuesday, Aug. 12, Camping World Holdings Inc. presented at the J.P. Morgan…
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Brown & Brown Dealer Services Acquires Tire Shield Assets
J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown Inc., and Mark N. Otto, the owner of Tire Shield…
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WFCO Launches ‘Voice of the Customer’ Video Platform
WFCO Technologies announced the launch of its “Voice of the Customer” video platform, now featured on the company’s website at…
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Sara Hey To Present Business-Building Workshops at RVDA Con/Expo
Sara Hey, president of Bob Clements International, will present three workshops focused on dealership growth, process improvement and interdepartmental collaboration…
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Fun Town RV To Open 2nd Kansas City Area Location
Block & Company, Inc., Realtors announced that Fun Town RV, the Official RV Dealer of the Dallas Cowboys, has secured…
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Priority One To Cover Managerial Skills at RVDA Con/Expo Workshop
Leaders from Priority One Financial Services will present a workshop titled “Managerial Skills for Success” during the 2025 RV Dealers…
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RVDA Convention Workshop To Cover Hiring, Technician Retention
DealerPRO RV Training’s CEO and founder Don Reed will share effective strategies and best practices to address the technician shortage…
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Brown & Brown Acquires Accession Risk Management Group
Brown & Brown Inc. announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of RSC Topco Inc., the holding company for…
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Denali Campers Rebrands as Iron Peak Campers
Denali Campers, a Minnesota-based manufacturer in the off-road trailer market, announced its rebrand to Iron Peak Campers. The name change…
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Cavco Industries Announces Fiscal 2026 Q1 Results
Manufactured housing and park model RV company Cavco announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 28. Quarterly Highlights…
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Attracting Qualified Candidates to RV Parts & Accessories Jobs
The theme of the May issue of RV PRO was women in the RV industry, and this month my column…
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Airxcel Chief Financial Officer Debi Jones Retires
Airxcel announced the retirement of Chief Financial Officer Debi Jones, effective July 31. Jones began her career with Airxcel in…
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Firefly Reservations & Wild Energy Announce New Integration
Wild Energy, the leader in smart utility metering for campgrounds, RV resorts and marinas, has announced a new integration with…
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Lightspeed Rolls Out VIN Decoding Integrations for Three OEMs
Lightspeed DMS, a leading provider of dealership management software for RV dealers, continues to expand its integration capabilities with the rollout of…
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OIA Celebrates Climate Action, Clean Chemistry Achievements
Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Climate Action Corps (CAC) and Clean Chemistry and Materials Coalition (CCMC) announced their achievements of 2024,…
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How RV Dealers Can Avoid FTC Compliance Issues
Having a trackable risk and compliance program is like having a third eye because it protects you and gives you…
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Buying an RV at Auction: What Dealers & Private Buyers Should Know
The world of RV auctions is a dynamic and potentially rewarding marketplace for both dealers and private buyers. Whether you’re…
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Blue Compass RV Acquires Airstream of Virginia
Blue Compass RV announced the acquisition of Airstream of Virginia, marking the company’s 14th Airstream dealership in the United States and…
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Advanced RV Launches Class B Motorhome Charter Program
Advanced RV (ARV), manufacturer of fully custom Class B motorhomes, has announced the launch of its Luxury Charter Program. An…
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Stellantis Warns of $2.7B Loss for 1st Half of 2025 Due to Tariffs
According to a report from The Associated Press, Stellantis, the maker of Jeep and Ram vehicles, says its preliminary estimates…
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RV TechAI Launches AI-Powered Virtual Staff for RV Businesses
RV TechAI officially launched one of the first AI-powered automation platforms designed specifically for RV service businesses, providing always-on virtual…
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How To Achieve an Accurate Inventory Count Without a Yearly Count
It is July and still a few months before your parts department will be processing the annual counting of the…
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Octane Appoints Senior Vice President of Sales for Recreational Lending
Fintech Octane announced that it promoted Steven Daum to senior vice president of sales, recreational lending. In this role, he…
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Cavco Industries To Acquire American Homestar Corporation
Manufactured housing company Cavco announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire American Homestar Corporation and its…
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Aebi Schmidt Group Highlights Updates From Shyft Group, Spartan Merger
Aebi Schmidt Group, a specialty vehicles leader, announced highlights of its recent combination with The Shyft Group and its Spartan…
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RVIA Reaffirms Recommended Model Year Timeframe
The RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s Model Year Task Force has reaffirmed that the Voluntary Model Year Introduction Recommended Best Practice…
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Comprehensive Summer RV Maintenance & Pre-Trip Checklist
Before your customers hit the road, use this list to ensure their RV is summer-ready, safe and roadworthy. Alternatively, provide…
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Firefly Reservations, Hipcamp Launch Integration To Expand Campsite Access
Firefly Reservations, a reservation management platform built exclusively for campgrounds, RV parks and glamping resorts, has announced a new integration…
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Lazydays Announces Closing of 1-for-30 Reverse Stock Split
Lazydays Holdings announced that the company filed a Certificate of Amendment to the company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the…
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Upcoming RVIA Webinar: Getting To Know the Future RV Buyer
On Wednesday, July 30, the RV Industry Association is hosting a one-hour webinar to delve into the recently released special…
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Trust First, Sale Second: The RV Sales Strategy That Actually Works
There are so many things that could cause stress for the average RV customer today. Interest rates are still quite…
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Fintech Platform To Roll Out RV Credit Prequalification Service
FlexPath DXP, a fintech innovator transforming how dealers and lenders credit-prequalify customers, is accelerating its market expansion with VeriQual, following…
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Summer RV Maintenance Guide: 7 Tips Dealers Should Share With Customers
Summer is the most anticipated time of year for RV travel. Whether it’s weekends at favorite campgrounds or cross-country family…
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Momentum Marketing Consultants, Alonzo Fotograph Form Merger
Momentum Marketing Consultants and Alonzo Fotography announced their official merger, combining two of Northern Indiana’s most innovative creative forces. As…
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Pets Create an Experiential Retail Experience for Customers
Experiential retail is the current buzzword for creating sales and repeat business through positive and unforgettable in-store experiences. I have…
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Still Eyes One Rate Cut This Year
According to a report from Reuters, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic repeated on Monday that he still…
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Outrig Expands Into Texas With New RV & Boat Storage Facilities
Outrig, formerly known as goHomePort, has expanded its growing national storage portfolio with the acquisition of two premier RV &…
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Empowering Future Leaders: How Passion & Integrity Break Barriers
The phrase “breaking the glass ceiling” is woven into the fabric of workplace conversation. As defined by Merriam-Webster, the glass…
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REV Group Sells Lance Camper, Exits Nonmotorized Segment
REV Group, Inc. announced the sale of Lance Camper Mfg. Corp., its nonmotorized travel trailer and truck camper manufacturing business,…
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Rollick Debuts Traction, Enhancements to RollickNurture Product
Rollick, a leading provider of marketing technology solutions for the RV, marine and powersports industries, announced significant enhancements to its…
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Kampgrounds of America Named 2025 Top Recession-Resistant Franchise
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds, announced they have been named one of…
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Zamp Solar Transitions to Dometic Mobile Power Solutions
After more than a decade of pioneering off-grid solar innovation, Zamp Solar announced its transition to Dometic Mobile Power Solutions.…
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THOR Board Re-Authorizes $400M Share Buyback Program
THOR Industries announced that its board of directors has retired the company’s existing share repurchase authorization which was set to…
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Alliance RV Prioritizes Values-Driven Leadership & a Strong Employee-Centered Culture
Flash back to 2019 — just as Alliance Recreational Vehicles was beginning its journey as a new RV manufacturer in…
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Lazydays Completes Liquidity Enhancing Transactions
Lazydays Holdings announced that it has executed amendments and waivers with its credit facility lender syndicate led by M&T Bank…
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American Coach Partners With Influencers To Launch New Floorplan
American Coach, a luxury motorhome brand that’s part of REV Recreation Group, has added a new American Eagle floorplan* that…
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Mosaic Compliance Services Launches AuditF&I Monitoring Solution
Mosaic Compliance Services has launched AuditF&I, a new continuous monitoring solution for U.S. auto, RV, motorcycle, powersports and marine dealerships.…
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Forest River Bus & Van Expands Leadership Team
Forest River Bus & Van, a division of Forest River, announced a series of leadership advancements aimed at strengthening operations,…
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Lazydays, General RV Complete Colorado Transaction
Lazydays Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset sale of its Longmont, Colorado, location to General RV Center.…
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Lightspeed Expands VIN Decoding for Six THOR Brands
Lightspeed DMS announced a major expansion in its OEM integration capabilities. The platform now includes VIN decoding support for units…
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How Lippert Is Building Strong Leaders From Within
At Lippert, leadership comes from the inside out. “We believe that if you’re stronger on the inside, it really impacts…
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RVDA, A2C To Host Webinar on Dealership Passwords, Cybersecurity
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA), in partnership with Accelerate2Compliance (A2C), will present a free webinar titled “Protecting Your Dealership with Rapid…
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Lazydays, General RV Complete Florida Transaction
Lazydays Holdings announced that it has closed on the asset sale and real estate sale of its Fort Pierce, Florida,…
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RV Trader & Harvest Hosts Form Partnership
RV Trader, an online marketplace for buying and selling new and used RVs, and Harvest Hosts, one of the nation’s leading…
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Eberspächer Continues ‘Transformation’ Amid Challenging Financial Year
Despite a challenging 2024 financial year and decreasing revenues in all divisions, the Eberspächer Group said it is successfully continuing…
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How RV Dealerships Can Meet Modern Buyer Expectations
Shopping for an RV can be exciting and fun, but also stressful to customers, as they weigh the plusses and…
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RVPostings.com Launches Mobile App
RVPostings.com, an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of RVs, has officially released its mobile application on both…
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Renogy Forms Partnerships With RV Dealers
Renogy, a global leader in off-grid solar and lithium power systems, announced a partnership with two trusted family-owned RV dealers: Colton…
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Keystone RV Unveils ‘Proven in the Wild’ Brand Refresh
Keystone RV announced a major brand refresh, unveiling a new look, voice and direction under the banner: “Proven in the…
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KOA’s Reservation Add-Ons Tool Drives Revenue, Elevates Camper Experience
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced the success of its recently launched reservation add-ons feature, an enhancement to its proprietary booking platform,…
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Jeep-Maker Stellantis Names New CEO
Stellantis announced that its board of directors has unanimously selected Antonio Filosa as its new chief executive officer following a…
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How Suppliers, Customers & Staff Can Shape Your RV Parts Strategy
For this month’s column, I believe it is worth looking at your parts and accessories operations from the standpoint of…
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Camco Bolsters Inventory, Supply Planning With RELEX Solutions
Camco has selected RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to implement the RELEX demand, supply…
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Lazydays, General RV Complete Arizona Transaction
Lazydays Holdings announced today that it has closed on the asset sale of its Mesa, Arizona, location to General RV…
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