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Today on the show we're reacting to breaking news coming out of the outdoor industry as Colin and outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford give their instant reactions to the CEO shake up at REI.
Earlier today it was announced that REI CEO Eric Artz is retiring at the end of March, making way for former Nike executive Mary Beth Laughton to take the helm of the outdoor retailer. Colin & Eoin reflect on Artz's legacy as well as the road ahead for Laughton.
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"Emergency Reaction To The REI CEO Shake Up!" is an episode of The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports Commentary. Runtime 17 min. Published January 22, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.