PRVCA to Host 2nd Annual Virtual Leadership Conference

The Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) is set to host its 2nd Annual Virtual Leadership Conference Jan. 25-29 with a slate of educational seminars, including a session presented by Don Clark, president and CEO of Grand Design RV Co. Clark’s seminar, which is scheduled for 1 p.m., Jan. 28, will be a discussion […]

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Strategy Titan Leverages Retail Data Analytics for RV Dealers

In baseball, the science of using analytics to measure and forecast performance was made popular in the movie “Moneyball” and it helps teams target prospects that fit in their budgets. It also helps them set infield shifts to take advantage of hitter tendencies. In Jason Krantz’s world, though, data analytics is the foundation of his […]

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Commerce Dept. Scheduled to Review Several AD/CVD Cases

The Department of Commerce (DOC) published a notice giving interested parties an opportunity to request administrative reviews of certain anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders, according to a release from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Each year, through its administrative review process, the Department of Commerce can adjust the current AD/CVD rates in effect […]

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National Park Service Announces 2021 Free Entrance Days

On six days in 2021, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2021: Jan. 18: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April 17: First day of National Park Week Aug. 4: One year anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act Aug. 25: National […]

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AAA: National Gas Price Average Holds Steady for 12 Days

The new year has started, but the national gas price average remains unchanged, holding steady at $2.25 for the last 12 days, according to AAA. Pump price stability at the start of the year is credited to consistent crude oil prices in late December, about $47-48/bbl, combined with low demand. U.S. gasoline demand, as recorded […]

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Study: B2B Still Prefer In-Person Trade Shows Vs. Virtual Events

Everyone knows that adapting is necessary, especially this year, writes Tom Rau for a report published by SNEWS, a trade media outfit. The outdoor retail industry has had to react and create new business models due to the market changes brought on by COVID-19. But, it’s essential that brands work to protect the core needs […]

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Full-size SUVs Power 4.8% Gain in Q4 for General Motors

General Motors’ U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 4.8% in the fourth quarter, as retail sales began to reach pre-pandemic levels and redesigned full-size SUVs hit the market. For the full year, GM’s sales fell 12% to 2.5 million vehicles, according to a report by Automotive News. GM delivered 771,323 vehicles from October through December, the automaker […]

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Boating Industry’s Retail Season is ‘Ending on a High Note’

Boat registrations continued their momentum in November, a typically quiet month for sales, rising 8% year to date overall and more than 32% year over year, according to preliminary data from 33 states that represents more than 65% of the U.S. market, writes Reagan Haynes for a report published by Trade Only Today. Registrations were […]

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Cummins, Purdue University Partner on Filling Talent Void

Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Purdue University are partnering on a workforce development program to address regional workforce challenges in technology-based fields, according to a report by Inside Indiana Business. Indiana Digital Crossroads allows Purdue to employ some of its top data science students as a consulting team. The students work under contract […]

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Podcast: Parked RVs Cause Concern After Nashville Bombing

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an episode of the RV Lifestyle podcast, which is hosted by Mike and Jennifer Wendland, Michigan-based RVers and creators of the RV Lifestyle website, podcast and YouTube channel.   In the wake of the Nashville RV bombing of Christmas Day, a jittery public has been reporting parked RVs spotted on city streets, sending police to check them out. […]

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