Lippert and Patrick Industries Discussing Merger
April 17, 2026
LCI Industries confirmed a Bloomberg report that the supplier is in discussions with Patrick Industries regarding a potential merger.
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Report: Retail Registrations Slump in January
March 18, 2026
Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI) reported North American retail registrations fell 14.5% in January 2026 from January 2025 levels.
EXCLUSIVE: Outdoor Recreation Economy Sets Output Record
March 6, 2026
The latest data from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed record economic output and growth in 2024.
Government Data Shows Outdoor Recreation’s Impact Totals Over $1.25 Trillion in 2024
March 5, 2026
The latest Bureau of Economic Analysis data shows the outdoor recreation economy’s gross output totaled $1.257 trillion in 2024.
EXCLUSIVE: HOF Member and Former RVDA Chairman Randy Biles Passes
February 24, 2026
Former RVDA chairman and RV/Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame inductee Randy Biles passed away over the weekend at the age of 83.
Thor Reorganization Puts Tiffin Motorhomes Under Jayco President’s Authority
February 24, 2026
Thor Industries will operate two North American RV groups beginning this week. Jayco President Ken Walters will become CEO of one group. Thor Motor Coach President Jeff Kime will be the CEO of the second group.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Emergency Tariffs
February 20, 2026
By a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court on Friday said the president cannot use an emergency act to impose tariffs.
Leigh Tiffin Resigns; Family to Remain Engaged
February 11, 2026
Tiffin Motorhomes President Leigh Tiffin has resigned, effective immediately. Leigh is the grandson of company founder Bob Tiffin.
EXCLUSIVE: Meyer Distributing Acquires Northern Wholesale Supply
January 12, 2026
RV distributor consolidation continued this week. Meyer Distributing has acquired certain assets of Northern Wholesale Supply. Meyer Distributing has a warehouse in Newport, Minnesota, but Meyer Vice President of Sales Cody Ziegler said the company will consolidate its warehouse with Northern Wholesale Supply’s Lino Lakes, Minnesota, operations. Northern Wholesale Supply opened a 110,000-square-foot facility in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, in 2022.
EXCLUSIVE: Bish’s RV Continues Expansion Tour
January 12, 2026
Expansion continues at Bish’s RV after the dealer chain added several new locations in 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: Coachmen Shelves RVEX Concept for 2026
January 7, 2026
Coachmen RV will continue to explore new chassis options for the all-electric RVEX, but General Manager Zach Eppers said there are no 2026 production plans. Eppers said the company decided not to display the RV at this month’s Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa. He added there are no plans to include RVEX at any 2026 RV show.
EXCLUSIVE: 700Credit Suffers Data Breach
December 8, 2025
A cybersecurity breach at 700Credit late last month affected the majority of the company’s over 21,000 customers, including many RV dealers.