Camping World and Good Sam today (July 29) announced their forecast for expansion and future development to meet customer needs for product and service in new markets.
The new markets raise the total number of SuperCenters, just shy of 115 nationwide. Additionally, the company is in discussions with land owners and existing dealerships actively pursuing new markets and acquisitions that will be announced over the next six months, according to a news release.
Plans are underway to expand the company footprint with additional locations in high traffic, outdoorcentric markets within the following timeframe and markets:
- August 2013 – Panama City, Fla.
- September 2013 – Ocala, Fla. (relocation).
- September 2013 – Tucson, Ariz., (relocation)
- September 2013 – Cedar Falls, Iowa.
- November 2013 – Berkeley (Boston area), Mass.
- January 2014 – Coburg (Junction City area), Ore.
- January 2014 – Fresno, Calif.
- January 2014 – Harrisburg, Pa., (retail store expansion).
- January 2014 – Lake Park, Ga.
- February 2014 – Saukville (Milwaukee area), Wis.
- February 2014 – Olive Branch (Memphis area), Miss.
- April 2014 – Rossford (Toledo area), Ohio
- April 2014 – Rapid City, S.D.
- April 2014 – Pittsburgh, Pa.
- April 2014 – Jackson, Miss.
“We are proud to continue our commitment to the U.S. market with the opening of these new SuperCenters and look forward to having customers in these regions visit their new one-stop location for everything outdoor and RV,” said Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World. “As part of Camping World and Good Sam’s growth strategy, the brand is making major investments in the quality of its dealer network. From facility upgrades to new store openings, the company’s network will continue to expand and evolve while serving our customers’ outdoor, RV and camping needs.”
All new locations will offer a wide array of RV sales, service, collision, parts and accessories for the outdoor enthusiast. It will feature motorhomes and towables from the finest manufacturers and brands including Winnebago Industries, Fleetwood, Thor Motor Coach, Itasca, Coleman, Heartland, Keystone, Forest River, Crossroads, Monaco, Holiday Rambler, Jayco, Starcraft, Coachmen and many more.
On the accessory side the new locations will feature new and innovative products including interactive displays and customer experiences from the top vendors such as Dometic, Honda, Thetford, Goodyear, Winegard, ADCO, Camco, Roadmaster, Husky, Reese, Cequent, Exide, Ultra-Fab, Coleman, Valterra, Dicor, Champion, Rand McNally, Max-Air, BAL, Furrion, Select Comfort, ASA Electronics, Cummins, Onan, WFCO, Weber, HWH, Presto-Fit, Stromberg-Carlson, Atwood, RDK Products, Magellan, King Controls, Charbroil, Amerigas, Exxon Mobil products, Norcold and many more. Camping World also carries and creates its own private label lines of exclusive products for the RV, outdoor and home markets.
“These recent acquisitions increase our presence in existing markets and new territories and are in alignment with the strategic growth plans we have for the company,” continued Lemonis. “We are constantly reviewing our footprint and evaluating where we can strengthen our position within each of our markets.”
