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K-Z Inc. announced the appointment of industry veteran Aram Koltookian to the newly created position of chief operating officer. “We are excited to add Aram to the K-Z management team,” stated K-Z President Daryl Zook in a press release. “Aram’s experience and enthusiasm are a welcomed addition to our seasoned staff.  In his new role, […]

The RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum in Elkhart, Ind., is now home to a new Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel. The Goshen, Ind.-based company reported in a news release that Cougar joins the ranks of other classic, collectible, and modern RVs on display at the Hall as part of the industry’s ongoing RV lifestyle promotion. The […]

U.S. retail sales barely rose in April, tempering hopes of a sharp acceleration in economic growth in the second quarter. Reuters reported that the Commerce Department said today (May 13) retail sales edged up 0.1% last month, held back by declines in receipts at furniture, electronic and appliance stores, restaurants and bars and online retailers. Retail sales, which account […]

Registration to attend the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show is now open. According to a press release, the annual trade show for the automotive accessories market is set for Nov. 4-7 in Las Vegas. Distributors, retailers, installers and buyers who will be meeting with exhibitors at the SEMA Show should register using the […]

RV Trader.com, a division of Dominion Enterprises, has launched a summer marketing campaign that will focus on expanding awareness of it brand through sponsorships, rallies and industry partnerships. RV Trader reported in a press release that as a result of its successful 2013 consumer marketing campaign, “Leaving Footprints across the Country,” the 2014 campaign will bring additional rally […]

Campground association executives from around 20 different states are expected to gather in Burleson, Texas, this week for the annual spring meeting of Campground Association Management Professionals (CAMP). According to a news release, the CAMP meeting is taking place today (May 13) and Wednesday at the North Texas Jellystone Park in Burleson. Tuesday’s program will include presentations by […]

Insurance provider Brown & Brown of Kentucky Inc., a subsidiary of Brown & Brown Inc., has acquired Agency Management Corporation (AMC) and Recreational Protection Management Inc. (RPI). According to a news release, AMC was founded in 1987 and provides extended vehicle service contracts, appearance protection, gap protection, roadside assistance protection, tire/wheel protection, and other similar […]

The combination of rising tax revenue and, to a lesser extent, constraints on federal spending are pushing the national deficit down. And soon it could even reach prerecession levels. The Congressional Budget Office projects the deficit to drop to $514 billion in the fiscal year that ends in September. The Wall Street firm Deutsche Bank […]

The latest webisode of “American RVer” features host Peg Grich moderating a round table discussion with two couples about the positives and negatives of joining membership park organizations. Some of the key issues that will be addressed include: • What are the best membership parks? • Can they save you money when traveling? • What should you […]

A panel discussion was held Thursday (May 8) with some of the leaders in the RV industry at the RV Industry Power Breakfast at the RV/MH Hall of Fame. In a wide-ranging discussion, they talked about the current boom that is going on in the industry and some of the issues that they are now facing […]