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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

A Message From the Board: Announcing a Leadership Transition

Dear REI employees and co-op members, 

Jan 22, 2025

Eric Artz: Announcing My Retirement

Team,  

Jan 22, 2025

REI Co-op to hold grand opening celebration in Carlsbad, California on February 21-22

REI Co-op is excited to announce the grand opening of its new store in Carlsbad, California on February 21. The community is invited to join a two-day celebration filled with giveaways, outdoor brand activations, an afternoon social, music, and more.

Jan 21, 2025

REI Co-op support during the Los Angeles County fires

The current wildfire situation in Southern California is severe, with multiple fires and strong winds causing evacuations and damage across the greater Los Angeles area. The scale of destruction is heartbreaking, and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this crisis.

Jan 10, 2025

REI exits Experiences business

On Wednesday, January 8 REI Co-op announced the exit of its Experiences business, which includes adventure travel, day tours and classes. See below for a message from REI’s president and CEO Eric Artz that was shared with all co-op’s employees.

Jan 8, 2025

REI Co-op celebrates the designation of Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands National Monuments

REI Co-op celebrates the designation of Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument.

Jan 7, 2025

REI Co-op celebrates the passage of the EXPLORE Act

REI Co-op applauds the passage of the bipartisan Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, one of the most consequential outdoor policies since 1963.

Dec 19, 2024

REI Co-op to pursue new Climate Label certification

REI Co-op, the nation’s largest specialist outdoor retailer and consumer cooperative, today announced its intention to pursue certification under The Change Climate Project’s new Climate Label standard. This initiative marks a significant step in REI's longstanding and ongoing commitment to…

Dec 18, 2024