OIA PRess Room

BOULDER, CO [Tuesday, February 18, 2025] — OIA President Kent Ebersole today released the following statement in response to recent staffing cuts at the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior, which threaten the safety, maintenance, and overall

(Boulder, CO: February 4, 2025) Today, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole released the following statement in response to recent trade policy developments: “Tariffs on outdoor products threaten to raise costs for businesses and consumers alike, creating new economic

Cotopaxi, L.L.Bean, New Balance, Patagonia, REI Co-op, W.L. Gore & Associates, Global Efficiency Intelligence, and OIA Collaborate to Drive Industry-Wide Emissions Reductions  BOULDER, CO [Wednesday, January 29, 2025] — Cotopaxi, L.L. Bean, New Balance, Patagonia, REI Co-op, W.L. Gore &

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 19, 2024 BOULDER, Colo. —  In a major step toward expanding outdoor recreation opportunities across the country, the U.S. Senate has passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE) Act. This initiative, led by

BOULDER, Colo.  (December 19, 2024) – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) applauds the bipartisan reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA, a federal agency focused on promoting economic growth and job creation in communities across the country, plays a

(AUSTIN, TEXAS) – Switchback at The Running Event (TRE), the showcase collection of outdoor businesses at TRE, wrapped up its fall event amidst the high energy and heavy retailer traffic of a record-setting gathering. Successfully blending anchor brands and emerging leaders,

BOULDER, Colo.  (November 22, 2024) – Today, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole released the following statement celebrating the introduction of the “America the Beautiful Act” by U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Angus King (I-Maine), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.). The bipartisan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 20, 2024   BOULDER, Colo. — The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today released its latest economic data measuring the outdoor recreation economy for the U.S., totaling $1.2 trillion. This new data confirms the industry’s

BOULDER, Colo.  (November 19, 2024) – Today, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole released the following statement regarding the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s markup of public land and forestry bills: “The Outdoor Industry Association applauds the Senate

 [BOULDER CO, November 5, 2024] – As a member-led collective and a catalyst for meaningful change in the outdoor industry, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is committed to ensuring that the outdoor recreation economy—supporting 7.6 million American jobs and contributing $1.1 trillion

Outdoor sector’s premier trade group joins forces with twice-a-year gathering to build a comprehensive foundation for industry growth, connection, and learning Read the letter from OIA President Kent Ebersole. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE & BOULDER, COLORADO – Switchback and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today announced a strategic

BOULDER, CO (September 23, 2024) – A member-led collective and the outdoor industry’s catalyst for meaningful change, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today proudly announces that Jaclyn Levy has joined the team as its new Senior Director of Advocacy and Government

White House Announces Significant Changes to De Minimis Rules Amid Heightened U.S.-China Tensions Washington, D.C., September 18, 2024 – Last week, the White House announced its intention to make sweeping changes to Section 321 de minimis entry procedures through the

New report offers key finance and business operations benchmarks that enable brands to make more informed decisions that drive growth and profitability BOULDER, CO (July 30, 2024) – A member-led collective and the outdoor industry’s catalyst for meaningful change, Outdoor

Bold Action, Education, Collaboration and Leadership Bring Progress to Reducing and Removing Greenhouse Gas Emissions  BOULDER, COLO [DRAFT – July 25, 2024] – Today, Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Climate Action Corps proudly released data from its 2023 Annual Impact Report, summarizing

BOULDER, Colorado (June 28, 2024) – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), a member-led collective and the outdoor industry’s catalyst for meaningful change, and Outdoor Retailer, the largest U.S. business events and community gathering for the outdoor industry, today announced the two

2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report reveals outdoor recreation grew to over 175 million participants with increasing numbers of women, people of color, and seniors   BOULDER, COLO [June 18th, 2024] – Today, Outdoor Foundation (OF) and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA),

BOULDER, CO (May 23rd, 2024) – The Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association, eagerly released its annual report today showcasing 2023 impact data and highlights from its national Thrive Outside Initiative and previewing participation research from the

BOULDER, CO (April 18, 2024) – A member-led collective and the outdoor industry’s catalyst for meaningful change, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today announced its lineup of education sessions and connection opportunities at the Outdoor Retailer Summer show in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 17-19,  2024. The

The outdoor industry has been hit with $1.7 billion dollars in additional tariffs due to a lack of GSP renewal. OIA urges Congress to quickly pass this important legislation.  Wednesday, April 17, 2024 – Following the successful House markup of the