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REI launches REI Cooperative Action Fund to scale investment in the outdoors

SEATTLE – REI is launching a new community-supported public charity to harness the collective power of its 20 million members to fight for a more equitable and inclusive outdoor community. For the first time in the co-op’s 83-year history, the REI Cooperative Action Fund will allow co-op members…

Oct 4, 2021

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REI Cooperative Action Fund’s inaugural 2021 investment

The REI Cooperative Action Fund is a new, community-supported public charity founded by REI Co-op. This year, the Fund is investing $1 million to 19 organizations promoting justice, equity and belonging in the outdoors. In addition to this initial investment, the Fund will scale its efforts as more…

Oct 4, 2021

River Road, MACRO and REI Co-op Studios join in producing Billy Luther film “Frybread Face and Me,” executive produced by Taika Waititi

Three film producers working to bring progressive themes and diverse characters to the big screen, MACRO, River Road, and REI Co-op Studios, have joined Chad Burris’s Indion Entertainment production “Frybread Face and Me,” which recently wrapped shooting in New Mexico.

Sep 21, 2021

REI Co-op Studios and Dustlight Productions release “Hello, Nature,” a new outdoor podcast series exploring BIPOC perspectives and rarely shared history of America’s National Parks

REI Co-op Studios and Dustlight Productions announce the production of "Hello, Nature," a new podcast series that tours America's National Parks through the eyes of Pakistani-American writer, podcast host and producer Misha Euceph. The series features nearly all Black, Indigenous and people of…

Sep 17, 2021

REI and Hipcamp launch partnership to help members find and book unique outdoor stays

REI and Hipcamp announce a multi-year partnership that will make it easier for REI members to find and book unique getaways including tent camping sites, cabins, treehouses, RV stays, glamping sites, and more.

Aug 3, 2021

REI Co-op announces the summer 2021 Editors’ Choice Awards

REI announces new additions to its REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Awards

Jun 21, 2021

Cotopaxi and NEMO partner with Trove and REI to bring more gently used outdoor gear options to customers

Cotopaxi and NEMO announced the launch of a new trade-in recommerce program with Trove and REI to give customers more Used Gear options.

Jun 9, 2021

REI launches Co-op Studios to produce original content and entertainment

REI today announced the launch of Co-op Studios, the retailer’s new in-house content arm. Across films, podcasts and editorial programs, the studio develops and produces stories that entertain, enrich and explore the power of time spent outside, while complementing the co-op’s broader climate and…

May 26, 2021

REI launches Co-op Studios to produce original content and entertainment

REI Co-op Studios partners with filmmaker Angela Tucker to release film series, “The Trees Remember”

This Thursday, REI will debut a short-film trilogy written and directed by accomplished filmmaker Angela Tucker. Spanning across 60 years, “The Trees Remember” is a series of compelling, reflective, and sometimes humorous short fiction films that feature Black women of different ages growing and…

May 26, 2021

REI Co-op update on our racial equity commitments

In July 2020, we accelerated our work to advance racial equity at REI and beyond. In addition to outlining an initial set of commitments, we pledged to be transparent about our progress and share regular updates.

Apr 14, 2021