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REI celebrates new public lands rule elevating conservation and recreation

SEATTLE - REI applauds the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for finalizing its Public Lands Rule designed to ensure healthy landscapes across the 245 million acres under its management.

Apr 18, 2024

A rocky valley with a river running through

REI celebrates the designation of Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument

REI Co-op celebrates the establishment of Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. (In Havasupai, Baaj nwaavjo means "where tribes roam" and in Hopi, i'tah kukveni means "our ancestral footprints.") Spanning nearly a million acres of federal lands surrounding…

Aug 8, 2023

REI celebrates the designation of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

REI Co-op celebrates the establishment of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. The new monument tells the story of Emmett Till's life and horrific murder, and honors his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, who helped catalyze the modern civil rights movement by casting global attention on…

Jul 26, 2023

REI Supports New Public Lands Rule Elevating Conservation

Landscape photo of Grand Teton National Park

Jun 13, 2023

Election Results at REI Bellingham and Maple Grove Stores

Today, employees at our Maple Grove, Minnesota and Bellingham, Washington stores participated in elections supervised by the National Labor Relations Board to determine whether they would be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). Both voted in favor of UFCW…

Jun 9, 2023

REI Statement: Support for the LGBTQ+ community throughout Pride Month and beyond

Each year, Pride Month is a time to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community, while acknowledging the continued fight for equality. In 2023, more than 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced and at least 70 have passed state legislatures across the country. These…

Jun 2, 2023

Two people standing on rocks underneath a rainbow in the desert.

Election Results at REI Durham Store

On Thursday, May 25, employees at our Durham, North Carolina store participated in an in-person election to determine whether they would be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. The initial vote tally in the Durham election is 20 votes for union representation…

May 25, 2023

Landscape photo featuring the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

Election Results at REI Boston Store

On Monday, May 15, employees at our Boston, Massachusetts store participated in an in-person election to determine whether they would be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. The initial vote tally in the Boston election is 44 votes for union representation and…

May 15, 2023

Aerial view of Big South Fork Cumberland River.

Election Results at REI Lincoln Park Store

On Thursday, May 4, employees at our Lincoln Park, Illinois store participated in an in-person election to determine whether they would be represented by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. The initial vote tally in the Lincoln Park election is 41 votes for union representation and 8…

May 4, 2023

Landscape image depicting tall grass with a body of water in the background.

REI Co-op celebrates 10-year anniversary of 100% renewable power; announces commitment to power every store with local renewable energy

REI Co-op today celebrated its 10th year of powering all its stores, distribution centers, and offices with 100% renewable electricity. The specialty outdoor retailer is marking the anniversary with a commitment to increase access to renewable energy for everyone by sourcing locally generated…

Mar 28, 2023