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REI Co-op to hold grand opening celebration in Lynnwood, Washington on April 4-5

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op welcomes the community to its grand opening at Alderwood Parkway Plaza Shopping Center on April 4 in Lynnwood, Washington. A two-day celebration will include 25 outdoor vendors, community partners, an outdoor social, and more.

Mar 3, 2025

PeopleForBikes and REI Co-op Launch Groundbreaking New Tool to Expand Access to Recreational Bicycling Across the U.S.

PeopleForBikes, with generous support from REI Co-op, is proud to announce the launch of the Recreational Bicycling Access Tool, a first-of-its-kind resource designed to evaluate the accessibility, quality, and connectivity of recreational biking facilities across the United States. In development…

Feb 25, 2025

REI celebrates Member Month by issuing $188 million in Co-op Member Rewards plus special discounts and local events

REI Co-op has launched Member Month, issuing their annual Co-op Member Reward, offering special discounts, and providing unique opportunities for members to engage. The co-op's 25 million members enjoy advantages like a one-year return window, special offers and coupons, free shipping, and the…

Feb 22, 2025

REI Co-op enters into sale-lease back agreement with Madison Capital for distribution center properties

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op entered into a long-term sale-leaseback agreement with Madison Capital, a New York based real estate investment firm, for its four, Class A distribution center properties. The co-op will continue to maintain and operate all buildings with no impact to employees.

Feb 21, 2025

Interior photo of the inside of a distribution center

REI Co-op teams-up with Broadway musical Redwood to raise awareness on the healing benefits of nature and conserving the outdoors

Specialty outdoor retailer, REI Co-op, and the new Broadway musical Redwood announce a partnership to celebrate the healing power of nature and highlight the importance of protecting our most precious outdoor places.

Feb 18, 2025

REI Co-op Names Vignesh Pratap as Vice President of Enterprise Systems

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op today named Vignesh Pratap its new vice president of enterprise systems. Pratap has previously led technology teams at global retail and software companies, including Nike, Starbucks, Infosys and Oracle.

Feb 17, 2025

Reaffirming Co-op Values

At a time when the value of diversity is being questioned and the protection of public lands is under threat, our message today is simple: REI is, and will always be, a mission-driven, values-led cooperative.

Feb 12, 2025

We Will Never Stop Defending Our Public Lands

To our community -

Feb 12, 2025

REI Co-op to relocate Eugene, Oregon store in early 2026

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will relocate its Eugene, Oregon store in early 2026. The co-op will move to Oakway Center, an established shopping destination centrally located in the city. The larger store will feature broader footwear, cycling and camping departments.

Jan 29, 2025

REI President & CEO Eric Artz Announces Retirement; Mary Beth Laughton to Become the Co-op's Next President & CEO

REI Co-op president & CEO, Eric Artz, today announced that he will retire in March as CEO, marking a new chapter in the co-op's 87-year history. Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI Board Director and seasoned retail leader, will join REI as president on February 3, 2025, before assuming full CEO…

Jan 22, 2025