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REI Co-op expands e-bike offerings, announces support for nonprofits focused on unifying regulations and building better access across the nation

Co-op will more than double e-bike inventory in 2019 and announces grant to PeopleForBikes for cycling infrastructure and advocacy

May 9, 2019

REI Co-op opens new store in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 17, invests $20,000 in local outdoor community

REI Co-op will officially open its new store in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 17. The new, 20,000-square-foot store at Woodland Mall will bring quality outdoor gear, experiences and expertise to Western Michigan. REI Grand Rapids will also offer a specialty bike shop for maintenance and repairs, as…

May 8, 2019

REI Co-op names Eric Artz its eighth president and CEO

Today REI Co-op’s board of directors named Eric Artz as president and CEO, effective immediately. He is the eighth person to serve as CEO in the co-op’s 81-year history, having served as interim CEO since February 2019.

May 6, 2019

Eric Artz sitting in front of a wooden wall.

REI launches Under 35 adventure travel trips packed with share-worthy moments

Adventure travel leader REI is launching its first Under 35 trip collection. Each immersive experience is packed with hiking, biking, paddling and other physical activity with plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with local people, places and cultures. Designed by and specifically…

May 2, 2019

Woman in helmet with cave waterfall in the background.

REI Co-op to invest up to $1 million in the National Forest Foundation in 2019

REI will donate up to $1 million to the National Forest Foundation in 2019 in continuation of a commitment that began in 2017 and bringing the co-op’s total investment in the NFF to nearly $3.5 million. Funds this year will support 15 projects that will bring significant and sustainable…

May 2, 2019

Three hikers on a bridge in a rainy forest.

REI Co-op to open new store in San Luis Obispo, California in fall 2019

REI Co-op is opening a new store in San Luis Obispo, California in fall 2019, offering a wide assortment of quality outdoor gear, equipment rentals, experiences and expertise to customers along California’s central coast. The new 22,000-square-foot store will be located at the SLO Promenade and…

Apr 30, 2019

REI Co-op welcomes new vice president in merchandising

REI Co-op has hired Michael Benkel as its new vice president of planning, inventory and solutions. Benkel will lead a team of over 100 merchandising professionals and oversee the co-op’s planning and inventory management strategy, and merchandising business processes.

Apr 29, 2019

REI ramps up cycling adventure travel assortment by doubling number of itineraries; adds options for eBike and bring your own bike to appeal to cyclists’ broad interests and abilities

Adventure travel leader REI is doubling the number of cycling adventures to more than 40 itineraries to satisfy the growing interest of people who want to explore the world by two wheels. Because riding with confidence among a group is an important quality of an amazing experience, eBikes are now…

Apr 16, 2019

REI Co-op expands its paddling business to offer more ways for people to try gear, connect with one another and get onto the water

SEATTLE – This year, REI Co-op will offer customers more ways to enjoy their favorite watersports by adding Hobie products to its line of specialty water brands, adding boathouse activity centers and paddling experiences across the country, and increasing its demo and rental options.

Apr 15, 2019

REI Co-op announces record financial results, major expansion of rentals and used gear

REI Co-op published its annual stewardship report today, announcing record 2018 financial results and significant progress toward making a positive impact on the outdoor community. In 2018, REI made a record $2.78 billion, grew 6 percent and added more than 1 million new members, bringing the…

Apr 9, 2019

Customers and employees high five at a store opening event.