Month: July 2015

(July 8, 2015) -- Retailers hoping to maximize these impulse dollars are keen on simplifying the process on smartphones, on which people now spend so much of their time. But smartphone-based commerce has a long way to go, even with the youngest generation, as most smartphone users still prefer to browse and make purchases on a computer, Gallup explained.

(July 8, 2015) -- Worthy of note is the fact the CFPB was specifically prohibited from gathering this type of data in Section 1022 of the Dodd-Frank Act. Cordray defended the agency's practices by stating, “We need this data to decide what to prohibit.” When did the right to declare something illegal slip from the hands of lawmakers to a government agency?

A stretch of Florida’s South U.S. 441 that caters to the recreational vehicle market should soon see an increase in choices, if not outright competition. The Ocala Star-Banner reported that an as-yet-unnamed 33-acre RV campground is scheduled for development alongside Southern Oaks RV Resort. Meanwhile, land is being cleared for a new location of RV […]

(July 8, 2015) -- After hosting its annual event on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi for the past two years, Arrow Distributing has booked its 2016 Exhibitor’s Showcase for Jan. 27 to 28 at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

(July 8, 2015) -- "The Morshade is much easier to carry along then a pop up canopy and much lighter weight. Morshade is great for the home, youth sports, picnics, tailgating and camping," said Troup.

(July 8, 2015) -- The 2015 Independence Day guest total at Elephant Butte State Park of 124,325 visitors is a significant increase from 98,000 in 2014 and 47,000 in 2013. It set an all-time attendance record at the park, KRWG-TV reported.

A big name in the fishing community could be headed to Florida’s Okeechobee County. WPTV reported that representatives with Guy Harvey announced they are planning to try to open up a resort and campground on Lake Okeechobee at the Okee Tantie Campgrounds and Marina. Guy Harvey Outpost and Elite Resorts are teaming up to make […]

(July 8, 2015) -- “Our team in Nampa has been great,” said Jeff Daily, general manager of Pacific Coachworks. “They were able to hit the ground running and get units produced very quickly. We plan to keep that momentum going and introduce some of our popular toy hauler trailers at our Nampa plant on or before September.”

CARAVAN SALON, the world’s largest trade fair for motorhomes and towable RVs , is preparing for its 2015 edition set for Aug. 29-Sept. 6 in Düsseldorf. According to a press release, a trade visitors day is scheduled for Aug. 28. “Visitors can look forward to a complete market overview, numerous world premieres and a host of innovations. Demand […]

(July 8, 2015) -- “With a new toy hauler product being introduced this month, we needed to make the move now,” said Don Day, Omega’s general manager. "The additional facility should be operational in 60 days which will allow production to grow to more than 2,000 units annually."