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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 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 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.

REI Co-op to open first Vermont store in Williston in fall 2019

REI Co-op is opening its first location in Vermont this fall, bringing a wide assortment of quality gear, equipment rentals, experiences and expertise for the region’s most popular outdoor activities to Williston. The new 31,000-square-foot store will be located at Taft Corners Shopping Center…

Apr 3, 2019

REI Co-op to officially open new store location along Chicago River on April 5

REI Co-op officially opens its new location along the banks of the Chicago River on April 5. REI Lincoln Park was previously located at 1446 North Halsted Street, but has moved to a new 40,000 square-foot space on West Eastman Street. Now, REI Lincoln Park will offer kayak and paddleboard rentals…

Mar 27, 2019

REI Co-op to open new store in Columbia, South Carolina in spring 2020

REI Co-op is adding its second location in South Carolina in spring 2020, bringing a wide assortment of quality outdoor gear, experiences and expertise to Columbia’s BullStreet District. The new 20,000-square-foot space will carry the best outdoor gear for the region’s most popular activities…

Mar 26, 2019

REI Co-op officially opens new location in Midtown Mall in Anchorage on March 22

SEATTLE – REI Co-op will officially open its new location in Anchorage on March 22 at the Midtown Mall. The new 50,000 square-foot space offers one of the largest product assortments of any REI location, carrying everything from roof racks to skis to camping and climbing gear. REI Anchorage also…

Mar 13, 2019

REI Co-op applauds historic bipartisan vote for public lands

REI, the nation’s largest consumer co-op, applauds today’s resounding 363-62 vote in the House of Representatives for passage of the Natural Resources Management Act. Following the Senate’s 92-8 vote Feb. 12, 455 Republicans and Democrats across both chambers have now emphatically restated the…

Feb 26, 2019