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REI to invest $1 million in Outdoor Foundation's Thrive Outside program, youth development initiatives

REI Co-op is investing $1 million in the Outdoor Foundation, the charitable arm of Outdoor Industry Association, to support the Thrive Outside program, designed to help young people’s social, emotional and academic development through the outdoors.

Nov 8, 2018

REI Co-op opens new store in Kalispell, Montana on Nov. 9, invests $20,000 in local outdoor community

SEATTLE – Outdoor co-op REI will open its new store in Kalispell, Montana on Nov. 9 at the Spring Prairie Commons shopping center on Nov. 9. Known as the gateway to Glacier National Park, REI Kalispell will carry top quality gear for the region’s most popular outdoor activities, including hiking…

Nov 7, 2018

REI Co-op launches Camping Project, an interactive guide to your next camping adventure

REI Co-op today launches Camping Project, an all-new product that enables users to search for bookable campsites and outdoor properties by location and nearby activities. This tool, available at REI.com/campgrounds, is the result of newly available campsite and recreation data from Recreation.gov…

Oct 31, 2018

Father and son walking though a campground with tents in the background.

#OptOutside: REI Co-op to close all stores again on Black Friday and Thanksgiving; CEO calls on Americans to disconnect from their devices, break up their routines, reconnect with nature

Co-op to invest at least $1 million more in new initiative showing link between health and time outdoors

Oct 23, 2018

REI Co-op officially opens new location in Grand Junction, Colorado on Nov. 2

REI Co-op will officially open its new location in Grand Junction, Colorado on Nov. 2 at 925 Independent Avenue. The store opened for business at the new location in February and just completed an extensive remodel.

Oct 19, 2018

REI Co-op debuts new stylish lifestyle collection celebrating its heritage

Designs inspired by co-founders and places integral to the co-op’s history

Oct 16, 2018

REI Co-op continues commitment to sustainability by hosting 11 used gear swaps across the country on Oct. 27

As part of its 80-year commitment to sustainability, REI Co-op is hosting used gear swaps in 11 stores across the country on Oct. 27. REI members are invited to bring their gently used items to swap with other people who love the outdoors. Last year, REI hosted used gear swaps in six locations, and…

Oct 10, 2018

REI Co-op announces two new roles: chief customer officer and chief digital officer

To connect more people to life outdoors, REI Co-op has appointed its first chief customer officer and first chief digital officer. Both roles are focused on enhancing the experience of the co-op’s members and customers no matter how people first encounter REI.

Sep 26, 2018

REI Co-op celebrates National Public Lands Day with over 75 stewardship events across the country

REI Co-op is celebrating National Public Lands Day with over 75 events across the country to steward and raise awareness for public lands. From repairing local trails to beautifying parks to community celebrations, REI is inviting members of all ages and abilities to join in the effort.

Sep 20, 2018

Man doing trail maintanance in a forest.

REI Co-op opens new store in Vernon Hills, Illinois on Sept. 28, invests additional $20,000 in local nonprofit

Outdoor co-op REI will be officially open for business in Vernon Hills, Illinois on September 28 in the Mellody Farm shopping center at 901 North Milwaukee Avenue. The new store will support the growing outdoor community in the greater Chicago area by offering the best gear and expertise for the…

Sep 18, 2018