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‘We Need to Fight’: Union Organizing Booms in US Outdoor Industry

While the outdoor industry brings in over $1 trillion to the US economy, more workers are joining labor unions to boost their compensation and representation.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 14, 2024

REI Announces Layoffs, Cuts 357 Workers

REI issued the layoffs just weeks after announcing 11 new co-ops opening across the country over the next 2 years.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 26, 2024

Outdoor Retailer 2023 Winter Show: GearJunkie’s Top 10 Standout Products From the Floor

Outdoor Retailer’s 2023 winter show took place in Salt Lake City last week — many brands were absent, but those present brought their A-game. Here…

Written by Will Brendza November 20, 2023

REI SoHo Workers Claim ‘Retaliatory’ Pay Cuts, Walk Out in Protest

Unionized REI workers claim the company cut their pay in retaliation for unionizing. REI says this is exactly what the union agreed to a year…

Written by Andrew McLemore September 09, 2023

Future Gear: Exciting New Products for 2023 and Beyond

The latest, greatest, and most innovative gear from Outdoor Retailer Summer 2023 to look out for this year and beyond.

Written by Will Brendza June 28, 2023

Best in Show: Award-Winning Gear From Outdoor Retailer Summer 2023

In the heart of Salt Lake City, brands convened for a smaller-than-usual Outdoor Retailer exhibition, but still jam-packed with innovative outdoor gear.

Written by Will Brendza June 22, 2023

Best in Show Gear: Editor Picks From Outdoor Retailer Winter 2023

Outdoor Retailer’s Salt Lake City homecoming may have been smaller than usual, but brands big and small still wowed us with the latest gear.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 17, 2023

Outdoor Retailer Parent Company Acquires Overland Expo Series

Emerald, the company responsible for some of the outdoor industry’s biggest events, just expanded into the consumer-facing overlanding world.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 10, 2023

After Pandemic Shutdown, Vasque Reopens Online Shopping

When COVID-19 wrecked markets, many brands turned to e-commerce. Vasque went the other direction; now, the boot maker goes back online.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 02, 2022

Mt. Rainier, Glacier, Banff & More: Swiftwick Expands National Park Socks

Show off your national park pride with Swiftwick’s colorful new sock designs. Never-before-featured parks include Glacier, Death Valley, and Mt. Rainier.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 02, 2022

The ‘Cadillac’ of Trekking Poles, LEKI Unveils High-End Black Series FX Carbon

If you want trekking poles with every bell and whistle, then LEKI’s Black Series fit the bill. Check out the latest in German engineering.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 29, 2022

‘MADE’ Handmade Bike Show Arrives With Big Promises

100+ framebuilders and domestic bike brands, plus events at signature Portland bike shops will highlight the inaugural MADE Global Bike Show.

Written by Sam Anderson July 28, 2022

TAXA Outdoors, Topo Designs Unveil Collaboration: Custom Camper & Gear

A new limited-edition collaboration combines the aesthetics of Topo Designs with the practicality of TAXA Outdoors.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 01, 2022

Outdoor Retailer Roundup: Top Gear From 2022 Summer Market

The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market hosted its final show in Denver, and we were on hand to check out the cutting-edge equipment hitting shelves.

Written by GearJunkie Editors June 16, 2022

Best in Show: Award-Winning Gear From Outdoor Retailer Summer 2022

In a farewell to Denver, brands convened for an Outdoor Retailer exhibition that felt like the good old days. And the gear did not disappoint.

Written by Adam Ruggiero, Mary Murphy and Sean McCoy June 13, 2022

Happier Camper Launches Studio Apartment and Storefront on Wheels

Innovative, lightweight, and highly customizable, two of Happier Camper’s newest trailers are launching at Outdoor Retailer 2022.

Written by Heather Hendricks June 09, 2022

Exclusive: Outdoor Retailer Explains Why It’s Returning to Utah

Outdoor Retailer show director Marisa Nicholson explains why the show is returning to Utah — despite lingering doubt and unrest among some of the industry’s…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 03, 2022

Patagonia Issues Statement to Utah: Protect Wild Lands, or We Boycott OR

After Outdoor Retailer announced a return to Utah, Patagonia stood firm on its boycott promise unless promises are made to preserve public lands.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 23, 2022

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