National Outdoor Retailer REI to Open Flagship in Historic Uline Arena in Washington, D.C.Store to be based in the heart of NoMa, designed to serve the growing outdoor communityJan 28, 2015
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
REI Welcomes Ben Steele as Chief Creative OfficerLeading national outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI has hired Ben Steele as the company’s first chief creative officer. Steele most recently served as executive creative director at Hornall Anderson in Seattle, a globally recognized brand experience design agency with additional offices in…Nov 11, 2014
Many Americans Opt to Climb Mountains over Corporate Ladders in 2015As the holiday season approaches, REI is gearing up to meet growing demand fueled by outdoor enthusiasts’ wish lists and New Year’s resolutions. The co-op today announced the results of a survey offering new insights about consumer motivations, preferences, and shopping plans.Nov 6, 2014
REI Mobile Apps Deliver Inspiration and Expertise for On-The-Go LifestylesFor many outdoor enthusiasts, tapping into REI’s friendly expertise at a nearby store or through a mobile device is a trusted step when you’re planning your next great adventure.Oct 13, 2014
REI Expands in Los Angeles Next Year with New Store at the Village at Westfield TopangaIn the fall of 2015, adventurers in the San Fernando Valley can gear up for their outdoor outings at a new REI store. The nearly 30,000 square foot, two-story REI will be located at the Village at Westfield Topanga.Sep 25, 2014
REI Promotes Leaders Annie Zipfel and Julie Averill, Welcomes Mark StoddardAt REI’s annual leadership conference, a gathering of leaders representing 135 stores and all headquarters divisions, company president and CEO Jerry Stritzke announced that Annie Zipfel has been promoted to senior vice president of Marketing. This follows the recent promotion of Julie Averill to…Sep 23, 2014
REI Promotes Company Officers Eric Artz and Susan VisconLeading national outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI promoted Eric Artz, chief financial officer (CFO), to the additional role of chief operating officer (COO), and Susan Viscon, vice president of Merchandising, to senior vice president of Merchandising. Artz and Viscon are part of the company’s…Aug 21, 2014
REI Welcomes Alex Thompson as Vice President of Communications and Public AffairsLeading national outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI welcomes Alex Thompson as the company’s new vice president of Communications and Public Affairs. Thompson most recently served as executive vice president of Corporate and Public Affairs in the New York office of Edelman, a highly respected…Aug 4, 2014
REI Expands in the Peach and Garden States in the Spring of 2015REI will set up camp in two new locations next spring. The national outdoor retailer will open in Princeton, New Jersey and extend its presence in Atlanta with a store in Alpharetta, Georgia.Jul 1, 2014