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REI and Arbor Announce Snowboard Contest Design Winners

After careful review of art and votes submitted to its online snowboard design contest, REI , a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, and Arbor , a collective of artists, designers and friends who snowboard, skateboard and surf, announce a grand-prize winner whose design…

Jan 15, 2010

REI to Open New Store in Bozeman, Mont.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a retail co-op providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Bozeman, Mont. in the spring of 2010. The store complements REI’s retail presence in Missoula, Mont.

Jan 14, 2010

REI’s New Store in Norwalk, Conn. to Outfit Outdoor Enthusiasts

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a retail co-op providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Norwalk, Conn. in the fall of 2010.

Jan 12, 2010

REI Foundation Establishes the Mary Anderson Legacy Grant to Celebrate Co-Founder’s 100th Birthday

The REI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI, has established the Mary Anderson Legacy Grant in celebration of the company co-founder’s 100th birthday. The annual grant will recognize the contributions that Anderson made in the lives of…

Dec 9, 2009

REI Launches First Ever "Find Out" Television Commercials

SEATTLE – Starting today, REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) is launching two commercials in select cities that mark the company’s foray into broadcast advertising. The advertisements, created by BBDO Atlanta, run in eight cities from November 30 through December 24 and complement REI’s seasonal…

Nov 30, 2009

REI Offers Remedies to Reduce Cabin Fever this Winter: Get Outside!

Winter weather brings an onset of activities for families to do together from hiking, skiing and snowboarding, to sledding, snowshoeing or building snow forts. REI is stocked with gear and apparel, classes and advice to keep everyone connected and exhilarated while recreating outdoors.

Nov 24, 2009

REI Snow Report Relaunches with Updated Functionality for iPhone Users

As outdoor enthusiasts everywhere eagerly anticipate a bountiful winter season, the updated REI Snow Report is poised to help iPhone users know where to head for the best conditions for their skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing adventures. The free application is a result of a partnership between…

Nov 18, 2009

Design it, Submit it, Win it and Ride it!

REI, a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, and Arbor, a collective of artists, designers and friends who snowboard, skateboard and surf, kick-start the snow season with a “call for artists” to submit designs for the REI and Arbor 2010 snowboard design contest.

Oct 28, 2009

REI Holds Twinkie® Roasts to Beckon Mother Nature for a Hearty Snowfall

SEATTLE – National outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) today held the first of many Twinkie Roasts across the country, a quirky annual employee event to beckon Mother Nature to provide a hearty snowfall on behalf of snowsports lovers everywhere.

Oct 14, 2009

REI Adventures Announces New Trips for 2010 From Ecuador to the Edisto River

REI’s award-winning travel company, REI Adventures, known for guiding groups through iconic destinations around the world, announces its new action-packed adventures for 2010. As with all REI Adventures, the new trips blend education, action and unforgettable experiences in some of the world’s most…

Sep 30, 2009