Here’s what you need to know today about the ongoing Outdoor Retailer discussions:
REI CEO Jerry Stritzke stated “it would be a mistake for us not to gather as an industry this July. Now more than ever, we need to act together to advocate and find a common voice to protect our most important asset — our public lands.”
Scott Baxter, group president, The North Face, said the best way to protect public lands is “by staying at the OR show at this time.” He added, “We must be louder and stronger than our opposition and that means everyone coming together. We can’t do that if we leave the OIA to fight on their own – with fewer resources.”
The Outdoor Industry Association’s board applauded REI, Ibex and The North Face “and their call for industry unity by attending Outdoor Retailer this July while we work to find a more suitable venue for future shows.”
Travis Campbell, president, Smartwool, wrote, “We must be louder and stronger than our opposition and that means everyone coming together. We can’t do that if we leave the OIA to fight on their own – with fewer resources. We can’t do that if we leave the OIA to fight on their own – with fewer resources.”
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