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REI Path Ahead Ventures announces 2023 Navigate accelerator program cohort

REI Path Ahead Ventures is announcing a new cohort of founders that have been selected for its 2023 Navigate accelerator program. Path Ahead Ventures is partnering with nine founders of color, representing six companies this year as they further their growth in the outdoor industry.

Jun 1, 2023

REI Co-op enters the running shoe business with the Swiftland MT, its first multi-terrain trail shoe designed using recycled and bio-based materials

Based on years of gear designing, experience, customer feedback, and industry-leading sustainability insights, REI Co-op introduces its first foray into running shoes since the 1970s, with the introduction of the REI Co-op Swiftland Multi-terrain (Swiftland MT). This versatile trail runner…

Jun 1, 2023

REI Co-op's new Swiftland MT running shoes

Election Results at REI Eugene Store

On Tuesday, May 30, employees at our Eugene, Oregon participated in an in-person election to determine whether they would be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. The initial vote tally in Eugene is 22 votes against union representation and 20 votes for union…

May 30, 2023

REI Path Ahead Ventures to Host 'Founders Market' at The Big Gear Show

Today, REI Path Ahead Ventures announced that it will host its second Founders Market at The Big Gear Show, from June 8 - 11 at the Colorado Convention Center. The Founders Market will showcase 14 different brands that are owned or led by founders of color in an engaging marketplace setting where…

May 30, 2023

Election Results at REI Durham Store

On Thursday, May 25, employees at our Durham, North Carolina store participated in an in-person election to determine whether they would be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. The initial vote tally in the Durham election is 20 votes for union representation…

May 25, 2023

Landscape photo featuring the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

Save up to 30% on outdoor gear and apparel at REI’s Anniversary Sale, the biggest sale of the year

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op kicks off its 85th anniversary with the return of its biggest sale of the year. REI’s Anniversary Sale runs May 19 – 29 with major savings on favorite outdoor gear and apparel brands that inspire outdoor adventures all summer. The sale includes deals for…

May 18, 2023

Save up to 30% on outdoor gear and apparel at REI’s Anniversary Sale.

Election Results at REI Boston Store

On Monday, May 15, employees at our Boston, Massachusetts store participated in an in-person election to determine whether they would be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. The initial vote tally in the Boston election is 44 votes for union representation and…

May 15, 2023

Aerial view of Big South Fork Cumberland River.

REI Cooperative Action Fund invests $4 million in nonprofits working to create a more equitable outdoors

The REI Cooperative Action Fund is announcing a $4 million investment in 40 nonprofit organizations collectively creating a more equitable outdoors. This investment includes the addition of 18 new organizations to the Fund’s growing nationwide network of nonprofit partners, as well as renewed…

May 11, 2023

A group of people hiking together in a forest with tall evergreen trees

Election Results at REI Lincoln Park Store

On Thursday, May 4, employees at our Lincoln Park, Illinois store participated in an in-person election to determine whether they would be represented by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. The initial vote tally in the Lincoln Park election is 41 votes for union representation and 8…

May 4, 2023

Landscape image depicting tall grass with a body of water in the background.

As America’s mental health reaches a 20-year low, #WeHikeToHeal encourages women’s wellness through outdoor adventure

For the third consecutive year, Hipcamp and REI will team up to sponsor Outdoor Journal Tour's #WeHikeToHeal Challenge, a month-long outdoor wellness initiative focused on improving the mental and emotional health of women across the United States. This marks the brands’ shared commitment to…

May 3, 2023