Thor Faces Same Dilemma as Tesla, Boston Beer

Editor’s Note: The following is an opinion piece produced by Nicky Friedman of The Motley Fool. Tesla Motors, Thor Industries Inc., Boston Beer, and Chipotle Mexican Grill make and sell vastly different products in different industries to entirely different demographics. When it comes to these names as investments, they share one key problem in common, and it’s a problem [...]

Spartan Motors Naming Wade as CFO, Treasurer

Spartan Motors Inc., parent to Spartan Chassis Inc., today (Feb. 24) announced that Lori Wade has been named CFO and treasurer, effective immediately. According to a press release, Wade has served as Spartan’s Interim CFO and Treasurer since early 2013. John Sztykiel, CEO of Spartan Motors, stated, “Lori performed exceptionally well in the interim role and [...]

Family Focus Fuels Growth for Leisure Systems

One of the largest private campground chains in the country is getting bigger, thanks in part to an increased craving for wholesome, face-to-face, family oriented activities, according to a press release. “The dramatically increased use of hand-held electronic devices has left many families craving more face time with one another,” said Rob Schutter, chief operating [...]

‘Go RVing’ Touts Lifestyle at Wildlife Exposition

Go RVing’s exhibit at the popular Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), held Feb. 14–16 in Charleston, S.C., helped introduce 3,000 event attendees to RV travel and camping. According to a press release, Go RVing was participating at SEWE for the second year through its media buy with event sponsor Garden & Gun magazine. Now in its 31st [...]

Dealer Hugh White Served Industry for 54 Years

Editor’s Note: The following is an article from the Michigan Association of Recreational Vehicles & Campgrounds’ (MARVAC) Industry Insights newsletter offering a tribute to longtime dealer Hugh White, who passed away Wednesday (Feb. 19). Hugh White, who founded H.W. Motor Homes in Canton, Mich., in 1960 passed away on Feb. 19. White’s commitment to the RV [...]