All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 4
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NewsBrunswick targets lifestyle retail with new brand licensing strategy
Boat, engine and marine equipment builder partners with apparel manufacturer Changes Inc to extend the commercial reach of its brands and broaden consumer engagement through lifestyle merchandise
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NewsLeadership appointment at Suzuki Marine USA
Brandon Cerka named EVP, sales, marketing and service
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NewsRegistration opens for 2026 Turning the Tide Summit
BoatUS sustainability initiative to explore the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels and other boating-related waste
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MarinasNOAA forecasts quieter Atlantic hurricane season, but insurance pressures remain for marina operators
Lower-than-average storm activity outlook welcomed by marina operators in US southeast as soaring insurance costs threaten long-term business viability
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NewsYanmar reports strong 2025 fiscal year
Revenues and earnings increase despite higher input costs and tariffs for Japanese engine builder
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NewsPatrick Industries and LCI Industries confirm merger
US component suppliers complete the all-stock transaction that will merge the two largest US marine industry component suppliers
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NewsePropulsion enters kayak fishing market
New compact motor to support entry into fast-growing recreational propulsion segment
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NewsFreedom Boat Club celebrates 450th location
The ribbon cutting at Liberty Landing Marina in New Jersey marked the 450th global location for the Brunswick-owned boat club
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NewsAdrenaline Powerboats relocates production to South Florida
The move from Georgia to South Florida is said to provide greater market adjacency for the US speedboat builder
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NewsIntellian opens new US manufacturing plant
Korean satcom firm cuts ribbon on new manufacturing campus in California
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NewsBrunswick announces updates to Michigan facility
Adjustments will see added distribution capacity at central US manufacturing hub
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NewsNew western Canada boat show to launch
The Vancouver International Fall Marina Boat Show and Sale will run from September 18 to 20
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USAUS Market Report: Luxury yachts outperform in a divided market
A K-shaped US economy is supporting demand for luxury vessels as the broader boat market grapples with an affordability challenge
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NewsMasterCraft expands US dealer network
New Maryland dealer partner extends towboat distribution in eastern US
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USAUS Market Report: Hooking up with fishing buyers
Fishing boats continue to dominate the US boat market, always finding new buyers in even soft markets
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USAFamily recreation: US builders double down on innovation as tariffs and margin pressure reshape the market
With retail demand softening and cost pressures mounting, US boat builders are turning to product differentiation and portfolio expansion to defend market share across key recreational segments
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USAUSA overview: From boom to balance in the recreational boating market
The US recreational boating market is still recalibrating after the pandemic surge, as manufacturers confront a softer new boat market, a strong pre-owned segment and shifting consumer priorities
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NewsNMMA Canada builds on luxury tax win during Ottawa meetings
Canadian trade association focuses Day on the Hill advocacy discussions on trade, regulation and investment priorities for the recreational marine industry
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NewsTohatsu announces new Australia and New Zealand distributor
Power Equipment Pty Ltd to become exclusive distributor in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, effective July 1
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NewsHow Starcraft’s authentic 1957 Ski Champ relaunch wowed BBA judges
The Indiana-based builder’s strategic supplier partnerships earned recognition at last November’s Boat Builder Awards, demonstrating how deep builder-supplier collaboration can deliver period-correct authenticity that taps into the emerging heritage trend
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