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As we languish in wintry weather still, figures are not looking too bad for consumer intention to purchase for all retail sectors, including luxury items and boats, according to Roy Morgan.
Perhaps people have had enough of scrimping and going without? Maybe they are easing up on the plasma screens and putting their hard earned into something more enjoyable?
In upcoming issues, we will focus on how the industry can capitalize on our country’s infatuation with the great outdoors and water in all its guises and really grow boating at a consumer level, with comments and suggestions from marketing experts – both within the boating industry and beyond.
Here’s hoping an article along these lines is of some value to the new Board and all the members of and stakeholders in Grow Boating. Watch this space!
This week, there are features about a major investment in the marine capacity of the Northland region of NZ, a look at the consequences of the Federal Government’s reduction of the EMDG, anticipated to affect around 2000 businesses next year, and a new partnership between TetraMedia, publisher of MarineBusinessNews.com, Powerboat-World and Sail-World.com, and Rick Huckstepp’s latest venture, What’s on Water – www.whatsonwater.com.au
Each week, WOW will feature boat tests and other snippets from this innovative site on Powerboat-World.com and Sail-World.com, adding to our subscribers’ resources.
Also this week, we are first to bring you news of more lay-offs at Riviera and Coxcraft ceasing production while its management negotiates with a possible buyer.
Have a great week and please keep your stories, leads and suggestions coming in.
by Jeni Bone, Editor
12:46 AM Wed 20 Aug 2008 GMT
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