Black Friday Alfresco

Since 2015 REI has attracted support across the public and private sectors for its Opt Outdoors campaign, with national parks, schools, Google and Upworthy among the names that have signed up to take part.

Consumers will be able to use the company’s website to locate outdoor activities near them as an alternative to the sales, while brands will run schemes to facilitate getting people outside. The car dealership Subaru, for example, will provide cars for pet owners in New York to transport them into the countryside.

Americans spend an average of 90% of their time indoors, according to REI, so the brand hopes the campaign will motivate consumers to get out more throughout the year.