La Mesa RV wrote:
Press Release - Jul 15, 2008
La Mesa RV Center Plans Closure Of Davis and San Bernardino, California Operations
San Diego– La Mesa RV Center, Inc announces an immediate inventory liquidation of their operations in Davis and San Bernardino, California that will result in the closure of these facilities in the fourth quarter of 2008. All new branded motorhomes from Winnebago, Tiffin and Newmar that are in inventory at each store as well as an immense selection of certified pre-owned motorhomes have been drastically discounted for immediate sale.
The continued economic downturn that has been prompted by the ongoing mortgage and financial crisis as well as the increase in gasoline and diesel prices have had a significantly negative impact on the recreational vehicle business nationwide. Both of the locations being liquidated have experienced a dramatic reduction in customer traffic and sales during the first half of 2008.
Jim Kimbrell, CEO of La Mesa RV Center, stated that “the recreational vehicle industry will see a strong turnaround when economic stability returns. Americans have a love affair with the RV lifestyle and they will continue to turn to the great outdoors to enjoy this beautiful country.”
A recent study published by PFK Consulting shows that despite record-breaking fuel prices, the typical RV trip remains the least expensive type of vacation.
La Mesa RV remains committed to the industry and believes that the restructuring plan is a prudent, measured response to current industry sales trends. The company will continue to operate in San Diego, California; Mesa, Tucson, Quartzsite and Yuma, Arizona as well as in Sanford, Florida.
La Mesa RV Center was founded in 1972 by Jim Kimbrell in a suburb of San Diego known as La Mesa, California. The company will continue to offer a vast assortment of certified pre-owned motorhomes at its remaining facilities as well as representing new brands from Winnebago and Tiffin Motorhomes.
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