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Brian Unmacht Promoted to REI’s Chief Operating Officer

REI, the nation’s leading outdoor gear and apparel retailer, has promoted Brian Unmacht to chief operating officer, expanding his role to oversee Retail, eCommerce, Merchandising, Private Brands, Information Technology and Supply Chain.

Oct 22, 2012

REI Welcomes Four Co-op Members to Board of Directors

National outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI today announced that co-op members elected Beth Newlands Campbell, Stephen Lockhart and Gerry Lopez to three-year terms on the company’s board of directors. The REI board also appointed Bert Quintana to complete the term of an open position.

Jun 7, 2012

REI to Webcast 2012 Annual Members’ Meeting from Seattle Flagship

National gear and apparel retailer REI invites its co-op members to the 2012 Annual Members’ Meeting, hosted in the Seattle Flagship store and webcast online. The 2012 meeting marks the first time REI has webcast the event.

Apr 18, 2012

REI Names New Senior Executives

A reflection of its planned growth and continued sharp focus on serving its customers, national outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) promoted Bill Baumann and Brad Brown to senior vice president of Information Technology, and eCommerce and Direct Sales respectively…

Apr 2, 2012

REI Hires Industry Veteran Eric Artz as CFO

National outdoor retail cooperative, REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), announced today that retail and outdoor industry veteran Eric Artz will join the company as chief financial officer in May. Artz comes to REI from Urban Outfitters, Inc., a leading lifestyle specialty retail company operating…

Mar 22, 2012

REI Announces 2011 Revenues and New Member Growth

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel, today announced 2011 sales of $1.80 billion, up 8.4 percent from $1.66 billion the previous year. Operating income was $116.2 million, down slightly from $116.6 million in 2010. Net income was $30.2…

Mar 14, 2012

REI Jumps into Spring with Member Dividends, Fresh Styles and New Outdoor Classes

In mailboxes across the country, REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) members are receiving their annual dividend refunds, marking the time of year when the company shares its profits with active members. To celebrate, the co-op will offer members 20 percent off one full priced, sale or discount item…

Mar 13, 2012

REI Appoints Angela Owen as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Lee Fromson as Senior Vice President of Merchandising

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national outdoor gear and clothing retailer, has announced that Angela Owen has been named senior vice president of Marketing and Lee Fromson has become senior vice president of Merchandising.

Feb 21, 2012

REI Names Rick Bingle New Vice President, Supply Chain

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national outdoor gear and clothing retailer, today announced Rick Bingle has been named the company’s vice president, supply chain. The new position recognizes the critical role that distribution and logistics plays in delivering exceptional service to REI’s…

Sep 8, 2011

REI Announces 2011 Board Election Results at Annual Membership Meeting

SEATTLE – Outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) announced the results of the 2011 board elections during its annual membership meeting held Sunday, April 10 at its Seattle flagship store.

Apr 11, 2011