State Parks Waiving Fees on Black Friday as #OptOutside Grows to 1.8 Million PeopleOutdoor adventurers can visit park systems in 22 states for free on November 25Nov 16, 2016
REI Repositions Cycling Business, Launches Co-op CyclesCycling strategy combines new product line with premier brands to offer members a comprehensive destination to fuel their riding adventuresSep 21, 2016
CEOs Sign OIWC Pledge to Advance Women’s Leadership in the Outdoor IndustryREI CEO Jerry Stritzke Urges Action, Commits Funds to Help Spur Innovation and Opportunity for WomenJan 23, 2015
Outdoor Industry, REI Commend Western Governors’ “Get Out West” InitiativeOutdoor Industry Association (OIA) and member company REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) praised the launch of a new initiative by the Western Governors' Association (WGA) titled “Get Out West,” which was announced at the association's annual meeting yesterday. The initiative was championed by new…Jul 1, 2011
REI's Position on North Carolina's Anti-LGBT Law and Similar Proposals in Other StatesREI employees and members have asked for our perspective on a new law in North Carolina called “HB2” and similar, proposed laws in other states. In North Carolina, we have seven REI stores, over 400 employees and more than 450,000 members. The new law permits discrimination against LGBT people…Apr 11, 2011
REI's Position on Marriage EqualityREI is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where we work and play. We embrace inclusion because it helps us advance the co-op’s core purpose – to inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship – encouraging people of all backgrounds to fully…Apr 10, 2011
Outdoors Alliance for Kids Established to Connect Children and Families with the Great OutdoorsWashington, DC—As First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled the Let’s Move OUTSIDE initiative today in Las Vegas, expanding her campaign to solve childhood obesity, a broad coalition representing the business and non-profit communities announced a national strategic partnership called the Outdoors…Jun 1, 2010
Statement by Sally Jewell, REI President and CEO about Obama and Salazar actions to get Americans outdoorsThe National Audubon Society and the REI Foundation today announced the funding of a significant program that will allow Audubon to study its existing offerings and community collaborations and design future nature programs that better support the needs and interests of culturally diverse…Jun 17, 2009
