Osprey Packs Receives REI 2024 Overall Vendor Partner of the Year Award

July 22, 2024

Accolade recognizes the brand’s significant contributions to elevate the Co-op’s product offering, impact initiatives and customer experience

CORTEZ, CO – July 22, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance innovative carry solutions, and a Helen of Troy (NASDAQ: HELE) brand, has been awarded the 2024 Overall Vendor Partner of the Year honor from specialty outdoor retail partner, REI Co-op. The REI Vendor Partner of the Year awards recognize brands that have made significant business impacts within the past year, including brand innovation, sustainability commitments, inclusion, operations and outdoor education.

In an official release from the co-op, Osprey was recognized as an “outdoor industry leader renowned for consistently creating innovative, high-quality gear that stands the test of time.” The retailer further recognized the company as a leader in sustainability practices, citing nearly 90-percent of Osprey sales at REI came from products that met the co-op’s preferred sustainability attributes, like Bluesign® APPROVED products and recycled materials. Additional company initiatives that contributed to this renowned recognition included Osprey’s support of the REI Cooperative Action Fund, the company’s engagement in the Outdoor Industry Association Climate Action Corps, and the expansion of the Extended Fit collection to provide more pack options with inclusive fits and uncompromised, optimal performance for bigger bodies.

“We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our many collaborators at REI for selecting Osprey to receive the prestigious Vendor Partner of the Year award,” said Brian Mecham, vice president of sales at Osprey Packs. “As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, our relationship with REI has been a pivotal part of our journey, and we look forward to continuing to serve co-op members with high-quality, sustainably-designed products to enhance their outdoor pursuits.”

Osprey has had a decades-long partnership with REI and this award marks the second time the brand has received the overall vendor award honor from the co-op. The brand previously earned the overall award in 2007 and has been the camp category winner eight times since 2006.

About Osprey Packs

Wherever you find adventure, Osprey Packs is with you. Since 1974, Osprey has provided hikers, backpackers, bikers and everyday travelers with innovative and long-lasting carry solutions, each thoughtfully designed to reflect a passion for exploration and the outdoors. Headquartered where the rugged foothills of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains meet the spectacular Southwest desert, Osprey’s surroundings provide the ultimate product testing ground, guaranteeing that all technical packs are up to any challenges users may encounter. Tandem with Osprey’s pursuit of quality, their holistic approach to sustainability uses high quality materials to lower their impact on the environment, promote a safe chemical process and care for the people in their supply chain. To learn more about Osprey and its products, backed by their industry-leading All Mighty Guarantee, visit osprey.com. Osprey products can be found online at osprey.com and in specialty retailers in over 60 countries worldwide. Follow all brand updates on Instagram (@ospreypacks) and Facebook (@ospreypacks).

About Helen of Troy Limited

Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) is a leading global consumer products company offering creative products and solutions for its customers through a diversified portfolio of well-recognized and widely trusted brands, including OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, PUR, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith and Revlon. All trademarks herein belong to Helen of Troy Limited (or its subsidiaries) and/or are used under license from their respective licensors.

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