We have been creating retail programs for a-number of formats since the early 1990’s. We are long-term suppliers to campgrounds, summer camps, and marinas (retail and food service). With the vast number of independent campgrounds in America we wanted to create a store concept that identifies each one as a member of the Camp and RV Retail Group.

There are over 13,000 campgrounds and RV resorts in America today. There are an additional 4,500 state parks that offer camping services as well. • Over 42 million camp each year and 12 million homes with RV’s today• Most campgrounds have on-site camp stores• The typical RV owner is 48 years old, married, and has an income of $62,000

There are over 12,000 marinas and 1.1 million boat slips in America. These include a mix of ocean-water and fresh-water types.(source: Wikipedia) • Most marinas have a marina store and gas operations• There are over 20 million boats in America• Marinas may be privately owned or owned by a public municipality

There are over 14,000 day and resident camps in America (8,400 long-stay and 5,600 day-camps).(source: ACA – American Camping Association) • Most summer camps have camp stores / canteens on-site for their guests• Summer camps are a $18 billion industry• Over 14 million children and adults attend camp every year in America

A Camp Mart is a small retail store located within campgrounds, RV parks, and outdoor recreation sites, designed to provide campers and travelers with essential supplies, snacks, and outdoor gear without requiring a trip into town. 

Camp and RV (CampandRV.com) serves as the central hub for sales, distribution, and advisory services across the outdoor recreation industry. It powers a family of specialized platforms including MarinaMarts.com for waterfront retail, CampMarts.com for campground and RV park needs, and CampCanteens.com, focused on curated camp store essentials. Together, these sites support operators with products, strategies, and services tailored to modern outdoor lifestyles.

Innovating a Product

  • What Is Your Idea For a Product?
  • Have You Done Category Research?
  • Do You Have Recipes/Formulations?
  • What Part of the Country Are You In?
  • Do You Have a Business Plan?

Making a Product

  • Do You Need a Commercial Kitchen
  • Do You Need a Pilot Plant
  • Do You Need a Contract Manufacturer
  • Do You Need a Private Labeler
  • Ingredients, Packaging or Others?

Distributing a Product

  • 3PL and Warehousing Partners
  • Cold Storage Partners
  • How to Work With Distributors
  • Direct-Store-Delivery vs. Warehouse
  • E-Commerce / D2C Partners

Funding a Product

  • Self Funding
  • Friends and Family
  • Incubators & Accelerators
  • Grants and Government Funds
  • Angel Investors
  • Purchase Order Financing

Selling a Product

  • Brokers bs Direct Inside Sales
  • Customers (Category Management!)
  • Merchandising (Fixtures, POS, etc.)
  • Planning, Presentations, Preparation
  • Territory and Region Development
  • Food Exports and Food Imports

Marketing a Product

  • Social Media & Influencers
  • Consumer and Customer
  • In-Store Marketing
  • Trade Associations & Shows
  • Customer / Consumer Research
  • Media & TV Kitchen Studios

The co-founders of Conzumables and the Food Away From Home Association are developing new licensing models to support independent retail and food service operators who want a strong brand identity, starting with Lobby Shops (a branded version of a Hotel Pantry) and expanding to Camp Marts, Marina Marts, and Camp Canteens.The goal is to provide turnkey retail and food service solutions that allow operators to seamlessly integrate a recognized, trusted brand into their existing business model. These licensing programs will include strategic merchandising, supply chain partnerships, and operational support, ensuring that each location maximizes revenue while enhancing the guest experience.

Example Format:  Camp Stores serve as essential hubs for campers, hikers, and outdoor families by offering a curated mix of grab-and-go snacks, cold drinks, s’mores kits, sunscreen, insect repellent, camping gear, firewood, ice, and first-aid essentials. Many stores also stock personal care products, over-the-counter medications, and campground-branded merchandise such as hats, mugs, patches, and outdoor souvenirs. As the camping industry continues to expand, modern Camp Stores are adding premium outdoor accessories, mobile-gear rentals, upgraded grocery selections, and self-service checkout options, making them a high-value, revenue-producing amenity for campground owners looking to elevate guest experience.
CampandRV.com is additionally involved with national parks, RV dealers, RV supply groups, and broader outdoor-hospitality programs across the country.

Help With Merchandising Programs:

The Hotel Retail Group is available to help with your in-store marketing needs (POS, shippers, displays, club store displays, signage, racks and fixtures, etc). We have over 30-years with the largest companies (Nestle, Coca Cola, Pepsi/Frito-Lay) and a vast number of start-up brands (Nature’s Bakery, Perfect Bar, Coachella Farms, etc) in creating merchandising programs. Our merchandising unit manufacturers are based in America with factories in Mexico and China.

We are involved with categories such as: