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Consumer Conf. Declines Slightly in February – Again
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell slightly in February, after a decrease in January, according to a Feb. 22 release. The Index now stands at 110.5 (1985=100), down from 111.1 in January. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’...RVIA: 53,290 Shipments Breaks Jan. Record by 16%
Results for the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) January 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 53,290 units, an increase of 16.0% compared to the 45,930 units shipped during January 2021; this January was also the best on...Fed’s Waller Says There May Be a Larger Rate Hike
Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said Thursday (Feb. 24) he is willing to support a half-point interest rate hike at the central bank’s next meeting in March if upcoming data suggests inflation is worsening, according to an Associated Press report. Waller’s...WATCH: Navigating the Red-Hot Real Estate Market
Mia Caetano Johnson, a commercial real estate broker with Northeast Campground Brokers, joined WCM’s Outdoor Hospitality Update on Tuesday, Feb. 22 to talk about the red hot real estate market and what owners should do if they are thinking of selling their park....Go RVing Owner Demographic Profile: Truck Campers
The Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile is the most comprehensive study of RV ownership ever conducted, providing deep insights and perspectives on the demographics and ownership habits of RV owners, former RV owners and RV intenders, according to a press release....FMCA’s Int. Convention Set for March 23-26 in Tucson
Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), an international organization for RV owners, will host its 104th International Convention and RV Expo at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Ariz., March 23-26, according to a press release from the FMCA. The event has been...CampCalNOW Seeks Auction Donations for ‘Summit’
The CampCalNOW RV Park & Campground Alliance has closed vendor registration for its first Summit since the pandemic began, according to a member email sent out Thursday (Feb. 24). The Summit is being held from April 5-6 at @the Grounds event center in Roseville,...