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REI celebrates designation of two new national monuments

REI Co-op applauds the Biden Administration for designating Avi Kwa Ame National Monument and Castner Range National Monument, which will collectively protect half a million acres of public land, secure vital cultural resources for tribal and Latinx communities, and provide access to recreation.

Mar 21, 2023

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Election Results at REI Cleveland Store

On Friday, March 3, employees at our Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland election is 27 votes for union representation and 12 votes…

Mar 3, 2023

REI Co-op Raises Bar for Companies Operating in Outdoor Industry: Releases New Product Standards for its 1,000+ Brand Partners to Advance Social and Environmental Practices

SEATTLE – REI Co-op is setting a new benchmark to advance more sustainable and inclusive business practices in the retail industry, with the release of its new Product Impact Standards. The standards provide a platform to engage REI’s 1,000+ brand partners as the co-op addresses its most…

Feb 21, 2023

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Restructuring Our Headquarters

The following message was shared with all employees on 1/31/23.

Jan 31, 2023

REI Co-op COVID-19 Health & Safety Standards

All REI stores are open to customers. We will continue taking precautions to ensure the health and safety of our employees, customers and communities as we have done through the pandemic. This includes providing clear guidance for customers on how to shop or do curbside pickup, and continuing to…

Dec 15, 2022

REI Co-op Celebrates the Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act

REI Co-op applauds the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, which mandates federal recognition for same-sex and interracial marriages. The LGBTQ+ community has been facing an increased assault over the past few years as some state legislatures and courts have taken actions to strip basic…

Dec 8, 2022

REI condemns violence and hate against the LGBTQ+ community

As a co-op community, we are saddened and angered by the attack that occurred at Q Club, a place that has long been a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs.

Nov 22, 2022

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REI Co-op Statement on 2022 Election Day Benefit

At REI we have an 84-year history of supporting civic engagement and encouraging all people to participate in the democratic process.

Nov 4, 2022

REI Co-op Statement on California PFAS Legislation

California is poised to enact a bill that would take effect on January 1, 2025 and prohibit the sale, manufacture, or distribution of many textile articles containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the state. The bill will impact a variety of product types sold at REI, including, but…

Sep 9, 2022

Election Results at REI Berkeley Store

Over the past few weeks, employees at our Berkeley, California store participated in a mail-in ballot election to determine whether they would be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 5. The initial vote tally in the Berkeley election is 56 votes for union representation and…

Aug 25, 2022