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Camping World Sees ‘Significant’ New Unit Volume in Q1 Report
Camping World Holdings today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31. Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping…
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Black Book: Wholesale Values Increase as Temperatures Rise
Black Book has released its market commentary for May. “It’s been quite a while since the average values for both…
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Cummins Reports First Quarter Financials
Cummins today reported results for the first quarter of 2024. “We continued to see strong demand from customers in the…
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Storable Acquires RV Park, Campground Property Management Software
Storable, a provider of integrated technology solutions for the self-storage and marine industries, has acquired Newbook, a property management software…
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Cummins Names VP of Emissions Solutions
Cummins Inc. named Alison Trueblood its new vice president of Cummins Emissions Solutions, effective May 1. “I am thrilled to…
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Truma North America Spotlights Corporate Sustainability
Truma North America recently highlighted its corporate sustainability efforts. “Corporate sustainability is about more than simply putting a recycling bin…
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OHI Appoints New Board Member
OHI announced the appointment of Ali Rasmussen to its board of directors. Rasmussen, CEO and creative director at Spacious Skies Campgrounds,…
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Octane’s Jason Guss Named an Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
Ernst & Young (EY) today announced that Jason Guss of Octane was named an Entrepreneur of the Year for 2024…
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EarthCruiser Closes After 16 Years of Overlanding
EarthCruiser, a manufacturer of off-road expedition vehicles, announced it has ceased operations after 16 years in the overland travel industry.…
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RVDA & KYCS Webinar To Focus on Theft & Inventory Protection
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and KYCS Global (KYCS) will hold a 30-minute webinar on Wednesday, May 15, at 2:00…
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AP: US Growth Slowed Sharply Last Quarter
The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but…
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RV Shipments Up 9% Through First Quarter
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s March 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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RVDA, NTP-STAG Canada to Award $12.5K Bursaries
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, backed by the generous support of NTP-STAG Canada, opened applications for the…
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Dometic Awning Production Returns to Elkhart
Dometic announced the return of awning manufacturing and distribution back to Elkhart, Indiana. Starting in May, awning production will begin…
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Pioneering Sustainable Practices
With the growing emphasis on environmental consciousness, companies are increasingly prioritizing sustainability and striving to decrease their carbon footprint. Walex,…
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Lithia & Driveway Reports $8.6B in Q1 Revenue, 23% Increase
Lithia & Driveway (LAD), parent company of Airstream Adventures, reported on Wednesday that first quarter 2024 revenue increased 23% to…
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Brown & Brown Announces Q1 Financials
Brown & Brown announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2024. Revenues for the first quarter of…
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goHomePort Holds Colorado Springs RV Service & Repairs Shop Grand Opening
goHomePort, the parent company of RV storage, rentals and service/repairs businesses, celebrated a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its…
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National Powersport Auctions To Hold Spring RV Auction
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) announced its nationwide spring RV auction, set to take place via NPA Simulcast on Tuesday, May…
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Lightspeed, RV Partfinder Announce Integration Partnership
Lightspeed, a leading dealer management solution (DMS) provider, and RV Partfinder, a platform for locating RV parts quickly and efficiently, announced…
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General RV Building New Supercenter in North Carolina
General RV Center celebrated the completion of the first phase of construction on its new Supercenter in Salisbury, North Carolina.…
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General RV Center Offering Free Education for RV Technicians
General RV Center announced today it will offer a tuition-free, paid learning program for employees to further their education as…
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RV Manufacturer Risks Losing Tax Deal With County
The following is a report from The Elkhart Truth. An RV maker that received financial incentives from the county when…
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Bureau of Land Management’s ‘Public Lands Rule’ Finalized
The Department of the Interior announced a finalized Public Lands Rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public…
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Advanced RV Finds Success With 4-Day Workweek
The following is a report from Crain’s Cleveland Business. Many people have been coming into their workplaces less frequently than…
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Understanding PVR & How It Can Improve F&I Revenue
Q: What is PVR, and why is it important for RV dealerships to track? A: PVR, or “per vehicle retailed,”…
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RVWhale.com Launches Enhanced Wholesale Platform
RVWhale.com, a dealer-to-dealer wholesale platform for dealers, announced the launch of its enhanced version. This latest iteration introduces a suite…
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EasyCare Unveils New Brand Identity
EasyCare and National Auto Care, APCO Holdings brands, announced that they have merged into a unified nationwide F&I provider under…
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Dragonfly Energy Reports 2023, Q4 Financials
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries and an industry leader in energy storage, reported its financial and…
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RVezy, Dealer Partnerships Boost Online Rental Marketplace
The following is a report from the Ottawa Business Journal. As sales of RVs fall across Canada, an Ottawa startup…
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RVIA: Meet RVTI’s Recruitment Manager Mary Smith
The following is a profile from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The mission of the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is…
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The Importance of a Properly Structured Reinsurance Company for RV Dealerships
In the ever-evolving landscape of RV sales and services, RV dealerships are continuously seeking ways to maximize profitability and manage…
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Torklift Unveils New Dealer Portal
Torklift International unveiled its latest innovation, the Torklift Dealer Portal. The comprehensive online platform is crafted to empower Torklift’s network…
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AP: Retail Sales Surge in March, Americans ‘Unfazed’ by Higher Prices
Americans boosted spending at a hotter-than-expected pace in March, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient despite inflationary pressures and other economic challenges. Retail sales…
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Refresh Your Dealership for Spring
It’s that dreaded time of year again – spring cleaning! If you had a parent who insisted on a thorough…
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Toy Storage Nation To Host June RV & Boat Storage Workshop
Toy Storage Nation (TSN) announced an Executive RV and Boat Storage Workshop to be held June 7, in St. Louis,…
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MRAA Releases 2023 Impact Report
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) recently released its Annual Impact Report, which provides an overview of everything…
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EPDM Coatings Announces New Affiliate Manager
EPDM Coatings, parent company of RVRoofMagic, announced the addition of Ally Tria to its management staff as affiliate manager for…
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Chinook RV Welcomes Dennis Dillon RV to Its Dealer Network
Chinook RV announced the addition of Dennis Dillon RV from Boise, Idaho, to its dealer network. With this new partnership,…
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RVDA & CSI Webinar To Cover Improving RV Customer Retention
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and Customer Service Intelligence (CSI) will hold a 30-minute webinar on Wednesday, April 24, at…
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Lippert’s Director of Corporate & Community Impact To Take On New Role
Lippert announced Wednesday that Michilah Grimes, director of corporate and community impact, is stepping down from her current position to…
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Lightspeed Now Integrates Forest River Unit Bulletins for RV Dealers
Lightspeed, a provider of RV dealership management software, unveiled a new feature that allows RV dealers to access Forest River…
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Outdoor Afro & REI Co-op Debut New Travel Trips, Gear Collection
Outdoor Afro Inc. and REI Co-op announced a collaboration for three new fully-guided trip offerings that will operate July through…
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Storyteller Overland Acquires TAXA Outdoors
Storyteller Overland, manufacturer of Class B RV adventure vans and off-grid expedition vehicles, announced its acquisition of TAXA Outdoors, a…
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FCCC President, CEO Jeff Sather Announces Retirement
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) President and CEO Jeff Sather has announced his retirement, effective May 3. Sather has served…
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Campers Inn RV of Union Closing, Reopening as Airstream Dealer
Campers Inn RV of Union is closing its doors and reopening as Airstream of Southern New England, an Airstream exclusive…
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Blue Compass Expands With San Diego Airstream Location
Blue Compass RV announced its continued expansion with the addition of a new flagship Airstream location in the San Diego, California, market.…
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Spot2Nite Selected as Booking Engine for Roadtrippers
Spot2Nite, the cloud-based booking software designed for outdoor accommodations, announced a new partnership with Roadtrippers to power its booking engine. Through…
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Liquified RV Toilet Treatment Secures CUVO Investment
Liquified RV Toilet Treatment announced a significant milestone in its journey towards expansion and growth. Matt Foxcroft, Brandon Calobong, Wil…
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Octane Updates Powersports Dealer Platform
Octane has unveiled its Dealer Portal 2.0, a significantly upgraded version of its dealer platform. Effective immediately, Octane’s over 4,000…
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Trex Co., REI Partnership to Expand Utah Campsite
Trex Company and REI Co-op’s ongoing partnership will work to expand REI’s private Signature Camp near Bryce Canyon National Park in…
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Go RVing Touts Experiential Event Partnership Opportunities
Later this month, Go RVing will kick off the first experiential event of the year at the Guardians of Freedom Air Show…
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Sustaining Your Parts & Accessories Customer Base
There has been substantial focus on the topic of sustainability in various media. Many corporations have established a sustainability officer/manager…
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Maryland Passes RV-Specific Bill
The following was a News & Insights report from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). On April 3, the Maryland General…
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Trader Interactive Releases ‘TraderConnect’ for OEM Websites
Online marketplace Trader Interactive announced a new product, TraderConnect, that embeds current RV Trader, Cycle Trader, Commercial Truck Trader or Equipment…
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Brown & Brown Acquires the Assets of CHAPP & Citrus Insurance Services
Brown & Brown announced it has acquired the assets of CHAPP and Citrus Insurance Services. CHAPP and Citrus Insurance are…
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Harvest Hosts Rolls Out App & Website Enhancements
Harvest Hosts launched a major update that introduces a suite of new features and improvements, making premium resources accessible to…
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V20 Recruiting + Consulting Introduces New Executive Recruiter
V20 Recruiting + Consulting, a recruiting firm specializing in the RV, marine and powersports markets, announced Evan Bergenstein joined the…
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Rollick Expands in Commercial Industry With New Hire
Rollick, provider of marketing technology solutions for the powersports, RV and marine industries, announced today its official expansion into the…
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Carefree Covered RV Storage Announces Fifth Arizona Location
Carefree Covered RV Storage announced the grand opening of its fifth covered RV facility in the Phoenix metropolitan area and…
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RV Dealer Websites: Why You Can’t Just Set It & Forget It
Your dealership’s online presence is just as important as your physical location. Often, your website is a potential customer’s initial…
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APCO Holdings Taps New Chief Technology Officer
APCO Holdings, home to the EasyCare, National Auto Care, GWC Warranty and MemberCare brands, announced that Kumar Kathinokkula has joined…
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Upcoming RVTI Classes for April
The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) will host upcoming in-person Level 1 and Level 2 classes in April. RVTI’s technician training…
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Expion360 Reports Q4, Full Year Results
Expion360, maker of lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December…
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Kunes Auto & RV Acquires New Wisconsin Store
Kunes Auto & RV Group announced the opening of its new store in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin. Purchased from Finley…
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Bureau of Land Management To Boost Internet Access, Reliability
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is updating regulations for developing and operating broadband infrastructure on public lands, in support…
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NRVTA’s Stephanie Henson Transitions to Family Businesses
Stephanie Henson, a prominent figure in the RV industry, is bidding farewell to her role at the National RV Training…
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RVTI Launches Expired Tech Reengagement Program
A new program from the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is aiming to make it easy for RV technicians with expired…
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Tackling the Challenging World of F&I
Finance & Insurance (F&I) is arguably one of the most important departments in any dealership, and any help F&I employees…
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RVDA & Fiserv Renew Provider Agreement
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced it has renewed its endorsed provider agreement with Fiserv, a global provider of…
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Web Exclusive: Dealer Backstock Simplifies the Wholesale Search
Earlier this month, Joshua Van Valkenburg launched Dealer Backstock, a new online wholesale trading program for dealers only. The platform…
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Markquart Family RV & Auto Acquires RV World in Minnesota
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of RV World in Ramsey, Minnesota, from Darren and Corrine Mann to Markquart Family…
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L Catterton Invests in Storyteller Overland
L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, today announced a significant investment in Storyteller Overland. Since its founding in…
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Society of Certified RV Pros Recognizes Industry Personnel
The Society of Certified RV Professionals recognized 23 individuals from nine participating dealerships who earned a new certification, and four…
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February RV Shipments Increase by 17.8% YOY
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s February 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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KOA’s Breanne Casteel Earns Business Architect Certification
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced that Breanne Casteel, KOA’s business architect and analyst, has achieved the Certified Business Architect (CBA)…
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NATDA Selects Wounded Warrior Project as Charity Partner
NATDA (The North American Trailer Dealers Association) announced its partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) as part of its…
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Wisconsin’s Governor Signs RV-Specific Franchise Bill Into Law
On Thursday, March 21, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law RV-specific franchise legislation (WI AB 230), which governs the…
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BharCap Partners Acquires Red Oak Inventory Finance
BharCap Partners, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based private investment firm focused on the financial services sector, announced the acquisition of Red Oak…
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The Benefits of Building Customer Trust
Of all the things salespeople need to learn when working with customers, the one thing often missed when dealerships train…
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Winnebago Reflects Industry in Q2 Financial Report
Winnebago Industries reported financial results for the fiscal 2024 second quarter ended Feb. 24. Revenues reached $703.6 million with a gross profit…
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RVDA Con/Expo Committee Seeks 2024 Workshops
The RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s Convention/Expo Committee is seeking workshop proposals for the 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, slated Nov. 11-15 at…
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Camping World Holdings CEO Sells 100K Shares
The following is a report from MarketBeat. Camping World Holdings CEO Marcus Lemonis sold 100,000 shares of Camping World stock…
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Blue Compass to Hold National Hiring Event This Week
Blue Compass RV announced a national hiring event on March 21 to attract top talent to the 100-plus Blue Compass…
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RVIA Members: Recording Available for Spring Roadsigns Webinar
On March 14, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) hosted a members-only webinar to review the latest Spring RV Roadsigns forecast…
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NMLA Marine Lending Workshop Addresses Fraud Prevention
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) has taken proactive steps to address the evolving threat of fraud in marine financing…
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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. Names New VP of Sales & Marketing
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) announced the appointment of Akbar Ghous as its new vice president of sales and marketing.…
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Indiana House Candidate Supports Travel Trailer & Camper Tax Parity Act
Jamison Carrier, a businessman in the RV industry running for Congress in Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District, announced his support for…
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NRVTA Instructor Retires After 10 Years of Training Inspectors
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) announced long-time instructor Howard Jaros is moving on from teaching March 23, after his…
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New Yokohama Plant in Mexico Will Add Capacity to North American Market
The Yokohama Rubber Co. has announced its intent to build a new consumer/light truck tire plant at the Alianza Industrial…
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Kunes Auto & RV Group Consolidates Illinois Store, Retains Employees
Kunes Auto & RV Group announced Monday that Kunes Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Monmouth will consolidate with a neighboring…
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The Law of the Dinosaur: If It Is Dying, Let It Die
“The dinosaur’s eloquent lesson is that if some bigness is good, an overabundance of bigness is not necessarily better.” —…
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Winnebago Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend
Winnebago Industries, a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that the company’s board of directors approved a quarterly cash…
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RVIA Board Approves New Committee
Last week, on the front end of the RV Leadership Conference, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) board of directors held…
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Auto Data Direct Acquires Opus VTR
Auto Data Direct announced Wednesday the acquisition of Opus VTR, a vehicle titling and registration service provider offering software solutions…
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Oliver Travel Trailers Adds Bretz RV as Dealer Partner
Hohenwald, Tennessee-based Oliver Travel Trailers announced a new dealer partnership with Bretz RV with six locations. “We are honored to…
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Intellitec, Ranger Distribution Partner to Expand OEM Support
Intellitec Products announced a new distribution agreement with Ranger Distribution (RDI). The new partnership will expand Ranger’s product offerings and…
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EV Suppliers Partner on Off-Grid Charging Integration
Nxu Inc., a domestic technology firm specializing in EV charging and energy storage solutions, has signed a letter of intent…
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REV Group Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
REV Group, manufacturers of specialty vehicles in the fire and emergency, commercial and recreation industries, has published its 2023 Corporate…
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OHI Congratulates 75 Graduates of the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality
OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry) announced the 2024 graduates of the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality. The following owners,…
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