Karen Boe

Media contact Donna Martino, Marketing Manager Outdoor Industry Association 303.327.3520 Email: [email protected] Outdoor University 2010: Implementing Successful Local Events Outdoor Industry Association Webinar Set for April 14, 2010 Wednesday, April 14, at 2:00 ...read more

Year-end Sales Report Shows Camping and Outdoor Gear Fared Well in 2009 Overall Outdoor Sales Down Slightly BOULDER, CO (February 24, 2010) – The 2009 year-end edition of the Outdoor Topline Report, produced for the Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) by the Leisure Trends ...read more

Outdoor University 2010: Selling to Women – PMS (Product, Merchandising, Service) Outdoor Industry Association Webinar Set for March 10, 2010 BOULDER, CO (February 23, 2010) – On Wednesday, March 10, from 2:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. (MST) Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will ...read more

BOULDER, CO (February 8, 2010) – The December 2009 edition of the Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report, produced for OIA by the Leisure Trends Group,found that retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* dropped 1 percent ...read more

New Report from The Outdoor Foundation Examines Youth Participation in Outdoor Recreation in the U.S. Boulder, CO, February 3, 2010 — The Outdoor Foundation® today released a Special Report on Youth—a new research report detailing youth participation in outdoor recreation. ...read more

Outdoor Industry Association Highlights Focus on Recreation Funding and Export Programs in Obama Budget BOULDER, CO, February 1, 2010 - Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) today thanked President Obama for his continued focus on recreation and conservation funding and key youth ...read more

Outdoor Industry Association and Piper Jaffray Seeking Industry Participation in Economic Confidence Survey BOULDER, CO, January 26, 2010 - Results from the fall 2009 Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) / Piper Jaffray Outdoor Industry Survey, completed in October, revealed that ...read more

OIA VantagePoint™ Launches at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market State of the Market for Footwear Friday, January 22, 2010 12:00 - 1:00 pm Salt Lake City Marriott, Salons A-C State of the Market for Apparel Saturday, January 23, 2010 12:00 - 1:00 pm Salt Lake City Marriott, Salons ...read more

Outdoor Industry Association Presents: Importing and Exporting: Managing Risk and Finding Opportunities in the Era of Global Trade Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Salt Lake City Marriott, Salon F BOULDER, CO, January 13, 2010 - Outdoor Industry Association® ...read more

Outdoor Industry Breakfast to Kick Off Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2010 January 21 Event Features Pioneers in Outdoor Participation Outreach BOULDER, CO, January 13, 2010 - Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) and The North Face have joined forces to present the Industry ...read more

Outdoor Industry Association Calls on Industry to Support Haiti Relief Effort BOULDER, CO, January 13, 2010 - Following the earthquakes and tsunamis in Southeast Asia and the attacks on 9/11, the members of Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) responded with an amazing ...read more

Outdoor Industry Association Awarded Portland Development Commission Grant for Development of Industry Eco Index BOULDER, CO, January 13, 2010 –OutdoorIndustry Association® (OIA) has received a $10,000 grant from the Portland Development Commission (PDC) that will allow OIA to ...read more

SNEWS and Outdoor Industry Association Announce Retail Training Partnership BOULDER, CO, January 6, 2010 - SNEWS® and Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) have announced a partnership created to ensure the highest level of retail training programs and content are available to ...read more

BOULDER, CO (January 6, 2010) – Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* gained 2 percent compared to last November, moving from $406M to $412M, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) Outdoor Topline ...read more

OIA and The North Face Partner to Produce Industry Breakfast The North Face® SignsThree Year Exclusive Agreement Boulder, CO, January 6, 2010 – Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) and The North Face have joined forces to produce the Industry Breakfast in conjunction with the ...read more

Managing Consumer Buzz on Social Media Webinar Set for January 13 BOULDER, CO (January 5, 2010) – On Wednesday, January 13, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. (MST) Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will present Managing Consumer Buzz on Social Media. This live Webinar ...read more

Managing Consumer Buzz on Social Media Webinar Set for January 13 BOULDER, CO (January 5, 2010) – On Wednesday, January 13, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. (MST) Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will present Managing Consumer Buzz on Social Media. This live Webinar ...read more

Outdoor Industry Association Names Director in Government Affairs Department Craig Mackey to Direct Recreation Policy and Manage OIA Political Action Committee BOULDER, CO (December 8, 2009) –Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) has named Craig Mackey Director of Government ...read more

Talent Management Post Recovery Webinar Set for December 16 BOULDER, CO (December 3, 2009) – On Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. (MST) Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will present Talent Management Post Recovery, a live Webinar workshop. Generator ...read more

Cold Temperatures Help Boost October Outdoor Sales BOULDER, CO (December 2, 2009) – Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* rose 15 percent, compared to last October, moving from $338M to $390M, according to the most recent edition of the ...read more

Maintaining Margins through the Holidays Webinar Set for December 9 BOULDER, CO (November 23, 2009) – On Wednesday, December 9, from 2:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. (MST) Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will present Maintaining Margins through the Holidays,a live Webinar workshop ...read more

OIA Survey Reveals Business Outlook is Turning Cautiously Optimistic Sentiment Improves, but Economy Remains a Top Concern Boulder, CO, November 18, 2009 – In a survey released today by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), small businesses reported that while they are still ...read more

Access Fund w American Canoe Association w American Hiking Society w American Whitewater w Appalachian Mountain Club w California State Parks Foundation w City Parks Alliance w Civil War Preservation Trust w Defenders of Wildlife w Eastern Forest Partnership w Highlands Coalition ...read more

Overall September Outdoor Sales Down, Equipment Sales at Specialty Post Strong Increases BOULDER, CO (November 4, 2009) – Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 4 percent compared to last September, moving from $350M to $336M, ...read more

Outdoor Industry Association Thanks Congress for Approving Major Funding Increase for Public Lands BOULDER, CO (November 2, 2009) –Congress has approved a 17 percent increase in total funding over last year’s level for the Department of the Interior (DOI) which manages a vast ...read more

Turning Shoppers into Buyers Webinar Set for November 11BOULDER, CO (October 28, 2009) – On Wednesday, November 11, from 2:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. (MST) Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will present Turning Shoppers into Buyers, a live Webinar workshop. This webinar is for ...read more

Trends in Outdoor Retail Webinar: Thursday, October 22 BOULDER, CO (October 13, 2009)–On Wednesday, October 22 at 2:00 p.m. (MDT)Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and the Leisure Trends Group (LTG) will present Trends in Outdoor Retail, an in-depth look at both summer and ...read more

New Report from Outdoor Industry Association and The Outdoor Foundation Examines Paddlesports Trends in the US Boulder, CO, October 8, 2009—Outdoor Industry Association and The Outdoor Foundation released today A Special Report on Paddlesports—which provides a detailed look at ...read more

August Outdoor Sales Soft Upward Movement in Certain Climbing, Camping, Footwear and Energy Food Categories BOULDER, CO (October 7, 2009) – Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined six percent compared to last August, moving from ...read more

Harnessing Email and E-commerce to Drive Holiday Traffic Webinar Set for October 14 BOULDER, CO (September 29, 2009) – On Wednesday, October 14, from 2:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. (MDT) Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will present Harnessing Email and E-commerce to Drive Holiday ...read more

New OIA/Piper Jaffray Survey Asks: How will 2009 be Remembered? OIA is asking industry executives to take a brief updated survey Boulder, CO, September 28, 2009– Results from the recently released Outdoor Industry Association OIA® / Piper Jaffray Outdoor Industry Survey, ...read more

Footwear Tariff Bill Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, September 24 Uncertainly over Tariffs Requires Footwear Makers to Reconsider Design and Production Schedules BOULDER, CO (September 21, 2009) – Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) and Sorini, Samet & Associates will ...read more

Access Fund w American Canoe Association w American Hiking Society w American Whitewater w Appalachian Mountain Club w California State Parks Foundation w City Parks Alliance w Civil War Preservation Trust w Defenders of Wildlife w Eastern Forest Partnership w Highlands Coalition ...read more

The Outdoor Foundation Releases New Report on Participation in Outdoor RecreationReport Finds Growth in Nature Based Outdoor Activities and Continued Declines in Youth Outdoor ParticipationBoulder, CO, September 16, 2009— In 2008, American participation in outdoor recreation ...read more

The Outdoor Foundation Releases New Report on Participation in Outdoor Recreation Report Finds Growth in Nature Based Outdoor Activities and Continued Declines in Youth Outdoor Participation Boulder, CO, September 16, 2009—In 2008, American participation in outdoor recreation ...read more

Cool Temperatures Chill July Outdoor Sales Select equipment, outerwear and footwear show gains BOULDER, CO (September 2, 2009) – Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 4% compared to last July, moving from $371M to $358M, ...read more

Boulder, CO, September 2, 2009— As budget-minded Americans return in droves to the outdoors this summer, The Outdoor Foundation®, in partnership with The Coleman Company, Inc., today released the Special Report on Camping -- a new research report detailing important information ...read more

For Immediate Release: Cosmically Cool Ideas for Holiday Promotions Online Training Webinar Set for September 9 BOULDER, CO (August 26, 2009) – On Wednesday, September 9, from 2:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. (MDT) Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will present Cosmically Cool Ideas ...read more

Trends in Outdoor Retail Webinar: Thursday, August 20 BOULDER, CO (August 11, 2009) – Just how much of the Outdoor Industry is driven by Girl Power? With a special focus on the importance of women’s equipment and apparel, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and the Leisure Trends ...read more

June and Mid-Year Outdoor Sales Down Camping, backpacking and hiking sales remain healthy BOULDER, CO (August 5, 2009) – Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* dropped 2% compared to last June, moving from $388,488,048 to $382,503,177, ...read more

OIA survey reveals negative sentiment persists Economic outlook among outdoor businesses worsens Boulder, CO, August 5, 2009 – In a survey released today by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), small businesses reported their revenue expectations for 2009 continue to fall and ...read more

Boulder, CO, July 29, 2009 — Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), in conjunction with Profit Planning Group, recently surveyed independent retailers with respect to their gross margins, operating expenses, inventory turns and several other categories to benchmark financial and ...read more

Improving Your Bottom Line Webinar August 5BOULDER, CO (July 27, 2009) – On Wednesday, August 5, from 2:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. (MDT) Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will present Improving Your Bottom Line, a live Webinar workshop. Using the results of the newly published ...read more

For Immediate Release: Media contact Alex Boian, Director of Trade Policy Outdoor Industry Association Office: 303.327.3509 Mobile: 720.480.3560 Email: [email protected] Outdoor Industry Association commends House and Senate introductions of U.S. OUTDOOR Act BOULDER, ...read more

May Outdoor Sales Show Declines Continuing Trends in Outdoor Retail Webinar Scheduled for July 15 BOULDER, CO (July 13, 2009) – Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 7% compared to last May, moving from $448M to $418M, according ...read more

For Immediate Release: Media contact Karen Boe, Media Relations Outdoor Industry Association Mobile: 801.230.5404 Email: [email protected] Trends in Outdoor Retail Webinar: Wednesday, July 15 BOULDER, CO (June 30, 2009) –On Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m. (MDT)Outdoor ...read more

For Immediate Release:Media contactKaren Boe, Media RelationsOutdoor Industry AssociationMobile: 801.230.5404Email: [email protected] Your Sales and Sales Staff's Expertise with Online Training Webinar Set for July 8BOULDER, CO (June 23, 2009) – On Wednesday, July ...read more

News for Immediate Release June 22, 2009 Contact: Thomas O’Keefe, 425-417-9012, [email protected] Outdoor Community Requests Colorado Governor’s Intervention in Roadless Rule-Making Process More than 40 Colorado organizations and businesses sign letter supporting ...read more