Camping World Announces Opening of New St. Augustine, Florida SuperCenter; Nation's Largest Retailer of RV and Outdoor Supplies and Accessories Opens Store Along Side FreedomRoads Dealer Camping Time RV
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.--June 21, 2006--Camping World, the nation's largest retailer of RV and outdoor supplies and accessories, today announced the opening of a new SuperCenter in St. Augustine, Florida. The store is co-located with FreedomRoads dealer Camping Time RV off of the I-95 Corridor, Exit 381 at 600 Belz Outlet Boulevard.The new St. Augustine Camping World marks the rapidly growing retailer's 51st store. The 19,000 square foot facility includes 9,000 square feet of retail space and stocks 8,000 RV and outdoor supplies and accessories. With 12 state-of-the-art service bays, Camping World of St. Augustine is able to provide customers with expert repair and installation services.
"We're pleased to get this store up and running to serve the strong demand in the area and that which is passing through this very busy, high profile corridor," said Steve Creach, Camping World St. Augustine's General Manager. "We know that between us and Camping Time RV we'll be able to meet the needs of the RV and outdoor enthusiast," he continued.
Camping World President Mark Boggess added, "We have recently expanded into several new markets around the country, and certainly St. Augustine is an important one to us as it is a popular growing destination. We look forward to growing together and participating in the community."
The brisk expansion of Camping World is well timed to respond to growing consumer demand as the outlook for the RV and RV supplies and accessories market burgeons, topping lists of US growth industries. A recent study by the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center found that one in 12 U.S. vehicle-owning households now own an RV. There are now 7.9 million households in the U.S. with a RV. This figure indicates a 58 percent rise in RV ownership since 1980. This study also anticipates similar growth in the future, thus providing the catalyst for additional Camping World stores across the country.
About Camping World
Camping World Inc., headquartered in Bowling Green, KY, is America's largest direct marketer and specialty retailer of RV and outdoor camping accessories and services. Founded in 1966, Camping World offers over 8000 quality products geared toward the RVing community, through nationwide SuperCenters, a well-established catalog call center and an award-winning Web site. Camping World is the industry leader in RV accessories and services. The company has grown from a single store in Bowling Green, KY to its current 51 SuperCenters with more than 350 service bays, in 24 states. The original 16-page black and white mail order catalog, begun in 1969, has expanded to 14 full-color issues. Today, combined circulation of catalogs and sales flyers exceed 25 million annually. The Web site, www.campingworld.com, logs 8 million visits each year.
Through Camping World's rapidly growing number of destination SuperCenters, it provides RVers with high-quality products and services to help enhance their life on the road. Expanded offerings of products and services to protect the RV lifestyle include: the President's Club customer loyalty program; in-store Resource and Performance Centers featuring RV and Car Insurance and Roadside Assistance Service; Camping World RV Institute technical certification/training program; Goodwill Ambassador program; and the new campground discount program, Camp Club USA.
For more information, visit us at www.campingworld.com.