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REI Supports Sustainable Commuting Options

REI supports Proposition 1 (also known as Sound Transit 3), because the initiative will help tackle the Puget Sound region's transportation issues. It will mean we all spend less time in traffic and more time doing what we love. Taking action to provide sustainable commuting options will be good…

Nov 1, 2012

Brian Unmacht Promoted to REI’s Chief Operating Officer

REI, the nation’s leading outdoor gear and apparel retailer, has promoted Brian Unmacht to chief operating officer, expanding his role to oversee Retail, eCommerce, Merchandising, Private Brands, Information Technology and Supply Chain.

Oct 22, 2012

REI Adventures Debuts 2013 Trips

Adventure-seekers can cure their wanderlust by taking one of REI Adventures’ 16 new trips for 2013. Highlights of the travel leader’s new trips include adventures through Africa’s exceptional landscapes, plush signature camps in Bryce and Zion, escapes to lands “down under,” and family getaways to…

Oct 15, 2012

Outdoor Recreational Spaces Enhanced by $3.9 Million in REI Grant Funding

Trails, parks and waterways across the country are even more enjoyable and accessible thanks to REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) and its more than 260 nonprofit partners. The national outdoor gear and clothing retailer granted more than $3.9 million this year to national and local organizations…

Sep 20, 2012

Find Comfort, Performance and Style with REI’s Spring 2013 Collections

Gear up for group camping getaways, lightweight summit trips with friends or yoga retreats with REI’s spring 2013 outdoor collections. This week, the company is giving a sneak-peek during the Outdoor Retailer tradeshow, the largest show in the country for the outdoor industry. The collection…

Aug 2, 2012

REI to Open First Store in Kansas Next Year in Overland Park

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, will outfit outdoor enthusiasts through a new store in Overland Park, Kan., its first in the state, in the fall of 2013.

Jul 10, 2012

REI Welcomes Four Co-op Members to Board of Directors

National outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI today announced that co-op members elected Beth Newlands Campbell, Stephen Lockhart and Gerry Lopez to three-year terms on the company’s board of directors. The REI board also appointed Bert Quintana to complete the term of an open position.

Jun 7, 2012

REI Inspires Outdoor Memories this Summer

REI encourages people to set aside time with family and friends this summer to enjoy the outdoors together. To help them get started, the co-op offers the products, programs, classes and events to inspire adventurers to get outside.

May 30, 2012

REI Releases Sixth Annual Stewardship Report

National outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) today released its sixth annual stewardship report. The report details the company’s efforts to address its operational impact on the environment, protect outdoor natural spaces, and provide an inclusive and rewarding…

Apr 23, 2012

REI to Webcast 2012 Annual Members’ Meeting from Seattle Flagship

National gear and apparel retailer REI invites its co-op members to the 2012 Annual Members’ Meeting, hosted in the Seattle Flagship store and webcast online. The 2012 meeting marks the first time REI has webcast the event.

Apr 18, 2012