Marcus Lemonis and Team Continue Building a Seamless Approach to the
Outdoor Lifestyle Market
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) the nation’s largest network of
RV-centric and outdoor retail locations, today announced plans to
purchase Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, a leading Midwest specialty
retailer of outdoor gear and apparel.
The acquisition of Erehwon Mountain Outfitter is further progression in
Camping World Holding’s commitment to an omni-channel approach to
penetrating the outdoor lifestyle market. Erehwon is currently a top
source of outdoor clothing and gear in the Midwest with three
Chicagoland area locations and the flagship location in the Milwaukee
area.
“Our company is diligently creating segments within the outdoor space
that allows for clear focus and growth,” said Marcus Lemonis, Chairman
of Camping World Holdings. “In each segment, we are focused on finding
connection through customer cross-matching and introducing the suite of
Good Sam products, particularly through the Good Sam Club, which offers
outdoor enthusiasts a wealth of resources. This will allow us to
ultimately offer customers one medium for discounts, benefits, and
services for all their outdoor supply needs through the Camping World
Holdings network.”
Over the past nine months, Camping World Holdings has acquired certain
assets of Gander Mountain, a leading retailer of hunting, fishing,
camping, and outdoor gear, Overton’s, a leading retailer of boating and
marine accessories, TheHouse.com, an online retailer specializing in
bikes, sailboards, skateboards, wakeboards, snowboards and outdoor gear,
Uncle Dan’s, an outdoor gear and apparel shop and W82 (formerly Windward
Boardshop), a specialty store featuring snowboards, longboards,
skateboards, outerwear, swimwear and accessories. The combination of
these retailers and their e-commerce platforms provides Camping World
Holding with a strong foundation in the outdoor lifestyle market from
which to continue building and serving the outdoor enthusiast.
Lemonis continued, "Erehwon has a history of being a top player in the
outdoor market since 1972. This acquisition strengthens Camping World
Holding’s efforts to build a seamless approach to the outdoor lifestyle
market and further positions the company to expand the reach and product
offerings of our e-commerce business.”
About Erehwon Mountain Outfitters
Founded in 1972, Erehwon Mountain Outfitter was created for the sole
purpose of providing passionate outdoor enthusiasts with the best
quality gear and expertise. First designed for outdoor fanatics, over
time Erehwon is still your local, friendly outdoor lifestyle store.
Whether you're hiking the Appalachian Trail, skiing in Jackson Hole,
kayaking down Chicago River, or taking a leisurely bike ride through the
forest preserve – Erehwon has what you need. Whenever you have activity
on the brain, keep Erehwon in mind.
For more information, visit www.erehwon.com
About Camping World Holdings, Inc.
Camping World Holdings, headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, is the
leading outdoor and camping retailer, offering an extensive assortment
of recreational vehicles for sale, RV and camping gear, RV maintenance
and repair and the industry’s broadest and deepest range of services,
protection plans, products and resources. Since the Company's founding
in 1966, Camping World has grown to become one of the most well-known
destination for everything RV, with over 135 retail locations in 36
states and comprehensive e-commerce platform. Coupled with an
unsurpassed portfolio of industry-leading brands including Gander
Outdoors, Good Sam, Overton’s, The House, Uncle Dan’s and Windward/W82,
Camping World Holdings has become the synonymous with outdoor
experiences. Camping World’s stock is traded on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol "CWH".
For more information, visit www.CampingWorld.com.
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