Month: May 2015

(May 7, 2015) -- "The latest initial claims reading was lower than expected, with very little of the previous week’s 34,000 decline being retraced," said Nye. "This left the four-week moving average, more or less the average reading in April, at its lowest level in 15 years."

(May 7, 2015) -- UVS Junction announced a recent update within its back end console dashboard so that when clients log into their UVS console, they’ll now see an updated dashboard with tons of cools additions, said Cellucci.

Amidst a variety of Newmar Corp.’s high-end Class A motorhomes, the Nappanee, Ind.-based manufacturer hosted an opening night reception Wednesday (May 6) to kick off its dealer meetings at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.  Being billed as “Blazing a New Trail,” the three-day conference continues today as Newmar is expected to roll out a number of new features, floorplans […]

For years, franchisees of Kampgrounds of America touted their sites as the best in America — until a survey of campers found out otherwise, recalled Jim Rogers, chief executive officer of the world’s largest organization of privately held campgrounds. The San Luis Obispo (Calif.) Tribune reported that Rogers addressed a group of about 30 students and budding business […]

Thor Industries Inc. announced that Bob Martin, Thor President and CEO, and Thor Director of Corporate Development and Investor Relations Jeff Tryka will present at Baird’s 2015 Growth Stock Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago on today (May 7). The management presentation, which will include information on Thor’s operations, is scheduled to begin […]

The New England RV Dealer’s Association (NERVDA) is partnering with a newly opened Cabela’s store at Highland Commons in Hudson, Mass. NERVDA reported in a press release that the cooperative marketing event is designed to show Cabela’s customers how to enjoy all their great outdoor activities in an RV. The special event will take place on […]

(May 6, 2015) -- Harkins joins AGWS with a very extensive background and has been in the industry for over 25 years in consumer finance, sales and finance and insurance management. Most recently, he was vice president and director of training at AFG Training Academy in Texas.

Equine Motorcoach recently debuted its new transport and horse trailer product line at the Kentucky Rolex Three Day Event and the Kentucky Reining Cup. According to a press release, over a half million visitors viewed the actual products at the event, on the website and Facebook. “It is so rewarding to know that our work […]

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced the release of an update to its AppOne platform, including the ability to accommodate multiple payment frequencies. Previously, the software only accommodated a monthly payment frequency. Now, the solution, supports alternative payment frequencies which allows Wolters Kluwer Financial Services to better serve “Buy-Here, Pay-Here” (BHPH) dealers and others in the market that […]

(May 6, 2015) -- The Wynns dissect industry secrets regarding overinflated manufacturers suggested retail prices, spiffs offered to move certain RVs, and scare tactics employed by RV salespeople to convince people to buy from a particular dealership. While the Wynns' column alone is enough to give RV dealers serious constipation, it's the comments posted afterward that should keep them up at night.