Camping World to Open New Dealership and Retail Store in Northwest Arkansas Area


CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - Feb 27, 2012) - Camping World, the nation's largest RV and outdoor retailer, will be opening their newest retail location in Lowell, AR. The location will be officially named Camping World of Northwest Arkansas and offer a wide array of RV sales, service and accessories for the outdoor enthusiast.

Camping World of Northwest Arkansas will be located at 317 North 6th Place in Lowell, AR at exit 78 off I-540 and will encompass both a Camping World retail store and Camping World RV Sales dealership. Its new home is the facilities previously occupied by New Hope RV.

"Opening this new dealership in Lowell is exciting in itself," TJ Smith, Camping World Midwest Regional Vice President, said. "We are pleased to bring more RV resources to this historic town. Our team is already making plans to expand upon the services of the great facility we are in and we are thrilled to become a part of the community."

The tentative grand opening celebration is slated for April 2012. Customers will find deals on hundreds of new and pre-owned RVs from top lines such as Keystone, Winnebago as well as Forest River and Thor Motor Coach as well as a large product offering of RV supplies and service.

The company is looking to employ between 20 to 25 employees to increase their sales, service and support needs for this local dealership. Nearby Camping World Super Center locations include facilities in Little Rock, AR and Springfield, MO.

"We look forward to having Camping World serve the Northwest Arkansas market," said Camping World Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis. "This area is best known for its natural beauty, and outdoor recreation so adding a Camping World RV Super Center is a great fit."

About Camping World & Good Sam
Both founded in 1966, Camping World is America's #1 source for RVs, camping accessories, RV maintenance and repair and Good Sam is the world's largest RV owners organization offering helpful technical tips, vacation planning, extended warranty, magazine subscriptions, roadside assistance and more to serve the outdoor enthusiast. Partnered together, Camping World and Good Sam offers more to those who love the RV lifestyle by offering one-stop shopping and resources for everything RV and outdoor.

Camping World features over 8,000 quality products located at over 85 SuperCenters nationwide, easy online and catalogs shopping as well as stocking a wide selection of new and used trailers and motorhomes from top RV manufacturers. Good Sam members receive cost-saving benefits and services, plus loads of valuable RV information and travel tips to get you ready for your next adventure. Additionally, Good Sam represents more than 2,000 local RV chapters designed to bring RVers together from similar geographic regions for group camping excursions. Camping World is the title sponsor of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in addition to the Official RV and Outdoor Retailer of NASCAR.

For more information, visit www.CampingWorld.com and www.GoodSam.com

For employment information: http://campingworld.submit4jobs.com/

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