Outdoor adventurers in Flagstaff, Ariz. and Columbus, Ohio will have new REI stores in their communities beginning Spring 2014.

Each day, REI takes actions to decrease its impact on the planet, partner in the community to ensure the availability of natural spaces, and provide a rewarding workplace. In its 2012 stewardship report the leading outdoor retailer updates customers, members, employees and other stakeholders on its social responsibility work for the year. 

National outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI today announced that Steven Hooper and Anthony Truesdale have been elected by REI members to three-year terms on the co-op’s board of directors. In addition, incumbent directors John Hamlin and Dagoberto (Bert) Quintana were re-elected to new three-year terms.

REI, a national retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel, today announced record 2012 sales of $1.93 billion, up 7.4 percent from $1.80 billion the previous year. Operating income was $136.6 million, up from $133.2 million in 2011. Net income for the year was $29.0 million, down from $30.2 million in 2011.

Workout routines should never be boring. This season REI inspires people to spice things up and stay fit with REI’s “Nature’s Gym,” new programming to build endurance, flexibility and strength.

Members in the Puget Sound region are invited to attend the meeting at the REI Seattle Flagship, located at 222 Yale Avenue North. Registration to attend the meeting is at http://www.rei.com/event/49414/session/67689.

REI, a national retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel, applauds the U.S. Senate for its confirmation of Sally Jewell as the nation’s 51^st Secretary of the Department of the Interior. 

Residents and visitors near the nation’s capital can enjoy even more great gear and apparel through a new REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) store in the Tysons area of McLean, Va. Opening in August, the 32,800 square-foot, two-story store will be located at the southeast corner of Leesburg Pike and Chain Bridge Road.

The Board of Directors of Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) has named Brian Unmacht the co-op’s Interim CEO. 

REI’s sitting CEO, Sally Jewell, has been engaged in the confirmation process to become Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior and a member of President Obama’s Cabinet.  The REI board decided that an Interim CEO provides definitive executive accountability during Jewell’s absence through the confirmation process and also establishes interim leadership if she is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.  If Jewell is confirmed, the REI board will conduct a national search for the next CEO.

REI applauds President Obama’s nomination of Sally Jewell, REI’s CEO and president, to be the nation’s Secretary of the Interior. Sally is a remarkable leader, an excellent business person and a thoughtful steward of our public lands and resources. We believe that she will do a superb job in this very important role.

REI announced its 2012 Vendor Partner of the Year award recipients during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show. Brooks was presented with the annual “Vendor Partner of the Year” award, while Thule, PrAna and Osprey Packs were named divisional winners.

Starting today, REI’s new lineup of exclusive gear and apparel for fall 2013 will be on display at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market tradeshow in Salt Lake City. The fall collection adds new baselayer, synthetic insulation, day packs and urban-wear for fall and winter, and will be available to members and customers starting in August. An online media kit with complete specs is available at: www.rei.com/fallmedia.

Leading outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) has once again been named to FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list, marking the co-op’s 16^th consecutive year.

Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading active lifestyle sports media and event entertainment company, has announced a three-year partnership with REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), one of the nation’s largest outdoor gear and apparel retailers. In 2013, REI will become the title partner of the Muddy Buddy Adventure Series, as well as presenting sponsor of the TriRock Triathlon Series.

January is much more than making New Year’s resolutions. It’s also Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM)—so the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) has teamed again with REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) to help teach the basics of skiing and snowboarding and offer lessons from certified instructors.

REI, the nation’s leading outdoor gear and apparel retailer, has been recognized as a 2013 Best Place to Work through the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award.  Most notably, REI is the highest rated retailer for the second straight year

Whether the winter season brings first-track adventures on freshly-groomed ski platforms, snowshoe tromps through the woods, or trail walks with the family, REI has the best products and advice to help keep everyone warm and happy this season.

Outdoor adventurers from the Kitsap Peninsula can enjoy great gear and apparel through a new REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) store in Silverdale, Wash., opening in the fall of 2013.

In honor of its 30^th anniversary, Novara launches new bike designs in the transportation and road categories, and introduces innovations in reflective apparel and tube packaging. The collection will begin rolling into REI stores and on REI.com now through spring 2013.

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.

Adventure-seekers can cure their wanderlust by taking one of REI Adventures’ 16 new trips for 2013. Highlights of the travel leader’s new trips include adventures through Africa’s exceptional landscapes, plush signature camps in Bryce and Zion, escapes to lands “down under,” and family getaways to Greece.

Trails, parks and waterways across the country are even more enjoyable and accessible thanks to REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) and its more than 260 nonprofit partners. The national outdoor gear and clothing retailer granted more than $3.9 million this year to national and local organizations offering volunteer programs in the outdoors.

Gear up for group camping getaways, lightweight summit trips with friends or yoga retreats with REI’s spring 2013 outdoor collections. This week, the company is giving a sneak-peek during the Outdoor Retailer tradeshow, the largest show in the country for the outdoor industry.  The collection, available at REI and on REI.com next spring, offers something for most everyone.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, will outfit outdoor enthusiasts through a new store in Overland Park, Kan., its first in the state, in the fall of 2013.

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.

REI encourages people to set aside time with family and friends this summer to enjoy the outdoors together. To help them get started, the co-op offers the products, programs, classes and events to inspire adventurers to get outside.

National outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) today released its sixth annual stewardship report. The report details the company’s efforts to address its operational impact on the environment, protect outdoor natural spaces, and provide an inclusive and rewarding workplace.

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.

REI Adventures has been selected by Outside, America’s leading multimedia active-lifestyle group, as a recipient of its first-ever Active Travel Awards.  REI Adventures 14-day Machu Picchu and Galapagos Island Multisport was highlighted as one of the editors’ “all-time favorites” and earned the publications’ “Hall of Fame” award designation. The full list of award winners is published in the April issue of Outside magazine, and on Outsideonline.com.

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. In addition, Kathleen Peterson has been named vice president of REI Private Brands.

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 under the Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain and BHLDN brands. 

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 million, relatively flat to 2010. As the country’s largest consumer cooperative with a significant membership base, REI welcomed nearly 842,000 new members in 2011, up 7 percent from 2010.

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 during REI’s Member Rewards event taking place March 23 through April 15. New in 2012, members will also receive an additional 20 percent off one online REI Outlet item.

SEATTLE – REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, is introducing its outdoor expertise to two new communities by opening a store in San Antonio, Texas in the fall of 2012 and its first Florida location in Jacksonville in the spring of 2013.

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.

SEATTLE - REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national outdoor gear and clothing retailer, today announced the distribution of $600,000 to 14 nonprofit partners across the country through its Stewardship Leader Grants. REI selected one leading organization in each of its largest markets to provide larger grants for their volunteer programming, as well as local REI outreach team support.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced its 2011 Vendor Partner of the Year award recipients during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show. For the second year in a row, Vibram® USA, best known for its high performance soles for outdoor, recreational, work and fashion footwear, including Vibram FiveFingers®, received top honors as REI’s Vendor Partner of the Year.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) announced its new lineup of exclusive gear and apparel for fall 2012 during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market tradeshow. Available to members and customers starting in August, the latest additions to the gear and apparel line keep people warm and comfortable during their outdoor adventures this fall and winter.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, announced today that it is number eight on FORTUNE magazine’s 2012 list of “100 Best Companies to Work For.” The recognition marks the highest-ever ranking for REI and 15^th consecutive year of being named to the list.

The REI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI, awarded its annual $50,000 Mary Anderson Legacy Grant to The Mountaineers, the Seattle-based outdoor education, recreation and conservation nonprofit founded in 1906.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open new stores in Cincinnati, Ohio and Medford, Ore., and relocate its current location in Cary, N.C.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, will hold the grand opening of REI SoHo, its first location in New York City, in the Puck Building on December 2 through 4.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, is ready to help outfit the entire family for any weather this season.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, announces its Winter Gear Guide, a one-stop shop with top picks for winter gear and apparel, an intro into rocker technology, an updated snow report application for smartphone users, and great ideas for winter family fun.

REI Adventures, a leader in guided global active adventure travel, has announced its 2012 lineup of new trips that will take travelers around the world to unforgettable destinations for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. From hiking and ice climbing to cycling and snowshoeing, REI’s new itineraries give travelers an opportunity to explore the rich culture, delicious cuisine and fascinating landscapes in some of the world’s most awe-inspiring places.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, has announced its 2012 line of Novara-brand bicycles during the Interbike® International Bike Expo.

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 members.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national outdoor gear and clothing retailer, today unveils its spring 2012 line of exclusive REI-brand gear and apparel, during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market tradeshow. As a trusted outdoor brand, REI continues to inspire people of all ages to have fun experiences while recreating outdoors.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national outdoor gear and clothing retailer, today announced plans to grant $4.2 million this year to nonprofits across the country that work to preserve and maintain natural spaces through active volunteer programs.

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and member company REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) praised the launch of a new initiative by the Western Governors' Association (WGA) titled “Get Out West,” which was announced at the association's annual meeting yesterday.  The initiative was championed by new WGA Chair and Washington State Gov. Christine Gregoire.

The National Audubon Society and The REI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI, are kicking off the second phase of an innovative collaboration launched last year. The initiative seeks to make hands-on nature experiences engaging and accessible for people of all backgrounds – including residents of underserved communities.  Renewed funding from The REI Foundation will enable Audubon to expand the reach of this program to four new cities.

Demand Media® (NYSE: DMD) and REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) today announced a three-year partnership that provides outdoor enthusiasts with helpful insight on recreation locations via REI Guidepost on the retailer’s website and a compelling shopping experience at the Trails.com Gear Store.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Indianapolis, Ind. at the Plaza at Castleton next spring.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national outdoor gear and apparel retailer, released its fifth annual stewardship report, detailing the company's progress in calendar year 2010 to address its operational environmental impact, efforts to protect outdoor spaces, and performance in providing an inclusive and rewarding workplace.

SEATTLE – Whether hiking, biking, camping or paddling, REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national outdoor gear and clothing retailer, encourages families to schedule outdoor fun this summer and helps them get started by offering programs, classes, events and products.

REI Adventures, a leader in worldwide guided active adventure programs, announced that a grant of $87,000 has been awarded to Nepal SEEDS, a nonprofit organization focused on improving social, educational and environmental development. The grant, made possible through REI’s partnership with Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), will help fund biogas projects to improve the lives of residents of small villages and communities near where REI Adventures’ Royal Trek trip operates in Nepal. 

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Greenville, S.C. this fall.

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.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel, today announced 2010 sales of $1.66 billion, up 14 percent from $1.46 billion the previous year. Operating income for the year was a record $115.4 million, an increase of 15 percent over $100.6 million in 2009. Net income in 2010 was $30.2 million, up 1.4 percent from $29.8 million in the previous year. The company’s direct sales channel, which includes online and catalog sales, grew by 22.9 percent. Comp store sales grew by 8.1 percent, up from negative 3.5 percent in 2009.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, announced today that Sue Sallee joined the company in the newly created position of vice president, Accounting and Finance. The company has also promoted Angela Owen, Tim Spangler and Tom Vogl to senior vice presidents of the Merchandising, Retail, and Marketing divisions respectively.

This spring, REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, offers its members and outdoor enthusiasts new ways to connect with nature and enhance outdoor experiences through its programs, volunteer opportunities and innovative product offerings.

REI Adventures, a leader in worldwide guided active adventure programs has entered into its 25th year of leading outdoor trips. To celebrate, the company today announced a special members-only savings of 25-percent on a select group of classic trips to destinations across the globe including France, Nepal, and Africa.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, and The Zumobi Network, a leading premium mobile app network, present the extension of the popular Snow and Ski Report by REI application to the Android platform.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced its 2010 vendor partner of the year award winners during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show. Vibram USA, best known for its high performance soles for outdoor, recreational, work and fashion footwear, including Vibram® FiveFingers®, received top honors as REI's 2010 Vendor Partner of the Year.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, announced today that it is ranked number nine on FORTUNE magazine's 2011 list of "100 Best Companies to Work For."

REI's in-house team designs and develops award-winning gear and apparel for camping, hiking, cycling, urban lifestyle, travel and general outdoor recreation. The REI and Novara brands are sold exclusively through the co-op's retail stores, online at www.rei.com and through its catalogs.

The REI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI, awarded its first $50,000 Mary Anderson Legacy Grant to NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service. Established in recognition of REI co-founder Mary Anderson, the grant will assist NatureBridge's efforts to introduce more children to the natural world.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Olympia, Wash. in the spring of 2011. The two-story, 25,000 square-foot store will be located off Cooper Point Road at Westfield Capital Shopping Mall.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Dublin, Calif. at Amador Plaza in the fall of 2011.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Woodbridge, Va. at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center in the spring of 2012.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced that it is a participating company in the beta launch of Facebook Deals. Beginning today, for every customer who checks in at an REI store through Facebook Places, the co-op will donate $1 to a selected non-profit in their community, up to $100,000.

Contemplating the perfect gift idea? REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, is stocked with the latest great gift ideas to help adventurers get outside this winter. Visit REI stores or the REI Holiday Gift Center for the latest selection of outdoor gear and apparel ideas to keep the entire family warm and stylish this season.

SEATTLE – REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open stores in Yonkers, N.Y., Carle Place, N.Y. and Paramus, N.J. in the spring of 2011. The new Tri-State stores follow the company’s previously announced entry into Manhattan at the Puck Building, scheduled for the fall of 2011.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national co-op providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced Mark K. Comstock has joined the co-op in the newly created role of vice president, Real Estate and Store Development.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), today announced its 2011 line of Novara-brand bicycles and apparel during the Interbike® International Bike Expo. Novara, REI’s award-winning private label bicycle brand, will add new pavement, road and mountain bicycles to its line targeted to all types of riders from beginner to advanced, and for most any terrain from city streets to mountain trails.

REI's award-winning outdoor adventure travel company, REI Adventures, today announced an exciting lineup of new action-packed trips to some of the world's most iconic destinations for 2011. These adventures blend human powered activity and unforgettable experiences in remarkable global locales including Vietnam, Portugal and the Pyrenees, as well as favorite U.S. destinations such as the Rocky Mountains, California's wine country and Alaska.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open its first New York City location in the fall of 2011. The Manhattan store will be located in the historic Puck Building at the corner of East Houston and Lafayette in SoHo, and will bring 100 new jobs to the local community.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national co-op providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, released its fourth annual stewardship report, which details the company’s progress to address its operational environmental impact, efforts to introduce people to nature and protect outdoor spaces, and performance in providing an inclusive and rewarding workplace.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a retail co-op providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Santa Barbara, Calif. and relocate its current location in Santa Ana, Calif. to The Market Place in Tustin, Calif. Both stores will offer the top brands of outdoor gear and apparel, including the co-op’s award-winning REI and Novara lines.

SALT LAKE CITY - REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national outdoor gear and clothing retailer, today announced its spring 2011 line of exclusive REI-brand gear and apparel, during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market tradeshow. A trusted outdoor brand, REI continues to inspire people of all ages to have fun experiences while recreating outdoors.

National Geographic Entertainment (NGE) today announces a promotional partnership with The North Face, supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, and national outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) in support of the new film “The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest,” opening Friday, Aug. 6.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a retail co-op providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store at Columbia Crossing in Columbia, Md. this fall.

Washington, DC—As First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled the Let’s Move OUTSIDE initiative today in Las Vegas, expanding her campaign to solve childhood obesity, a broad coalition representing the business and non-profit communities announced a national strategic partnership called the Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK).

SEATTLE – REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a retail co-op providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, helps families reenergize their summer adventures with fun and friendly programs, events, products and resources.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel, today announced the launch of its Outdoor School program in its Atlanta stores. Starting in June 2010, beginner to advanced-level courses will be taught in navigation, backpacking, camping, family hiking and more.

To help prepare hikers, campers and others for outdoor adventures, REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), today announced new Wilderness First Aid courses, available in REI stores. The courses are made possible through collaboration with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) and its Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI), a nonprofit organization that has defined the standards of wilderness medicine training for nearly two decades. The Wilderness First Aid courses will be led by WMI instructors and REI Outdoor School instructors that have been qualified by WMI.

REI’s Half Dome 2 Plus Tent was selected as an Outside magazine “2010 Gear of the Year” award recipient, the magazine’s top honor. Each year, Outside’s editors award products they deem to be the very best in outdoor adventure gear for design and value. 

Outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) announced the results of the 2010 board elections during its annual membership meeting held Monday, April 19 at the co-op’s Seattle flagship store.

From friendly cycling advice to local “how-to” classes, REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) helps individuals of all skill levels boost their biking confidence and make sure they are riding safely and comfortably this spring. With 110 stores across the country and a wealth of information on its website, REI provides inspiration and knowledge to help people leave the car behind and “Bike Your Drive” for quick trips and errands.

Outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) commends the Obama Administration for convening the White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors, conducted today in Washington D.C. The conference was the start of a national dialog on the challenges, opportunities and innovations in land conservation and the importance of reconnecting individuals to the outdoors.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) is giving people another great reason to be a member. Free standard shipping is now available exclusively to members for their purchases of $75 or more through REI.com, REI-OUTLET.com and phone direct sales orders.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.),a national retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel, today announced 2009 sales of $1.46 billion, up slightly from $1.43 billion the previous year.  Operating income in 2009 was $100.6 million, an increase of 37 percent over $73.6 million in 2008.  Net income in 2009 was $29.8 million, up 106 percent from $14.5 million in the previous year.  The company’s direct sales channel, which includes online and catalog sales, grew by nearly 5 percent, while comp store sales declined by 3.5 percent, outperforming an expected 5 percent decline.

REI Adventures (REI Adventures), a leader in worldwide guided active adventure programs, today announced its collaboration with Conservation Volunteers International Program (Conservation VIP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving iconic destinations and cultural sites around the world, to offer Volunteer Expeditions that blend adventure, service, cultural appreciation and unforgettable experiences for travelers

REI, (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced the appointment of Stephen Lockhart, M.D., Ph.D., to fill an open position to the company’s board of directors.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retail co-op providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced its 2009 vendor partner award winners. Smith Optics, Inc., best known for its diverse line of sunglasses, snow and motorsports goggles, snow helmets, and ophthalmic eyewear, received top honors as REI’s Vendor Partner of the Year.  The announcement was made at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing , announced today that it is ranked number 14 on FORTUNE magazine’s 2010 list of “100 Best Companies to Work For.”

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a retail co-op providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to relocate from its current location in Missoula, Mont. to Grant Creek Town Center in the spring of 2010.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing , announces its new and updated lineup of exclusive gear and apparel for fall 2010 during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market tradeshow in Salt Lake City.

After careful review of art and votes submitted to its online snowboard design contest, REI , a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, and Arbor , a collective of artists, designers and friends who snowboard, skateboard and surf, announce a grand-prize winner whose design will be added to its 2010 – 2011 snowboard collection and sold exclusively at REI.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a retail co-op providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Bozeman, Mont. in the spring of 2010. The store complements REI’s retail presence in Missoula, Mont.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a retail co-op providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Norwalk, Conn. in the fall of 2010.

The REI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI, has established the Mary Anderson Legacy Grant in celebration of the company co-founder’s 100th birthday.  The annual grant will recognize the contributions that Anderson made in the lives of young people during her years as a teacher, over her years of working at REI and through her life-long love of the outdoors.

SEATTLE – Starting today, REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) is launching two commercials in select cities that mark the company’s foray into broadcast advertising.  The advertisements, created by BBDO Atlanta, run in eight cities from November 30 through December 24 and complement REI’s seasonal marketing "Find Out" campaign.

Winter weather brings an onset of activities for families to do together from hiking, skiing and snowboarding, to sledding, snowshoeing or building snow forts. REI is stocked with gear and apparel, classes and advice to keep everyone connected and exhilarated while recreating outdoors.

As outdoor enthusiasts everywhere eagerly anticipate a bountiful winter season, the updated REI Snow Report is poised to help iPhone users know where to head for the best conditions for their skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing adventures. The free application is a result of a partnership between REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), the national outdoor gear and apparel retailer, and Zumobi, a leading mobile media company that develops and publishes branded applications for next-generation smartphones on the Zumobi Network.

REI, a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, and Arbor, a collective of artists, designers and friends who snowboard, skateboard and surf, kick-start the snow season with a “call for artists” to submit designs for the REI and Arbor 2010 snowboard design contest.

SEATTLE – National outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) today held the first of many Twinkie Roasts across the country, a quirky annual employee event to beckon Mother Nature to provide a hearty snowfall on behalf of snowsports lovers everywhere. 

REI’s award-winning travel company, REI Adventures, known for guiding groups through iconic destinations around the world, announces its new action-packed adventures for 2010. As with all REI Adventures, the new trips blend education, action and unforgettable experiences in some of the world’s most exotic locales.

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), the national outdoor gear and clothing retail cooperative, today announced that its stores in Round Rock, Texas and Lincoln Park, Ill. have been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification for Commercial Interiors from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), today announced its 2010 line of Novara-brand bicycles during the Interbike International Bike Expo, the largest bicycle tradeshow in North America. The new line includes a variety of pavement and mountain bicycles targeted to all types of riders from beginner to advanced, and for almost any terrain from rails-to-trails to city streets.

Kent, WA – A company falsely identifying itself as REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) recently launched a scam sweepstakes claiming that individuals have won a “Consumer Promotion Drawing.” The company and promotion are not associated with REI in any way and the check included in the mailing is counterfeit.

BERKELEY, CALIF. – EarthTeam Environmental Network today announced a $14,000 grant provided by the REI Foundation, a private foundation supported by the national outdoor gear and apparel retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI).  The grant supports EarthTeam’s Eco-Stewards, an environmental education and restoration program that integrates classroom instruction and hands-on fieldwork with student-created multimedia outreach, including television and an online magazine.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) today announced Ivar Chhina has been named the company’s chief financial officer.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced the reappointment of Jose Ignacio Lozano and Brenda Davis to one-year terms on the company’s board of directors.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), the national outdoor gear and clothing retail cooperative, today announced multiple stewardship investments the co-op is integrating in 2009 to further reduce its impacts on the environment. These strategic efforts focus on solar energy, renewable power sources and energy reduction measures, and help the company progress towards its goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2020.

The National Audubon Society and the REI Foundation today announced the funding of a significant program that will allow Audubon to study its existing offerings and community collaborations and design future nature programs that better support the needs and interests of culturally diverse individuals and families.

Today four of New York City’s most respected environmental organizations – New York Restoration Project (NYRP), Solar One, Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx) and Mount Sinai Center for Children’s Environmental Health – launched the NYC Green Stops Partnership, a citywide campaign aimed at connecting the city’s 2 million youth and their families with the outdoors and nature. 

REI is launching the Bike Your Drive mobile iPhone application, a free interactive tool that helps cyclists track, view, and share their bicycling experiences.   It’s available through the Apple iPhone app store or by visiting: www.rei.com/bikeyourdrive#bikesGear.

With summer fast approaching, Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national outdoor retailer,invites children and their families to explore the outdoors together with Passport to Adventure. Launching today, the free program is designed for children aged five to 12 and encourages them to participate in at least one outdoor activity through the end of the year.

Outdoor gear and apparel retailer, Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), invites riders of all skill levels to join the self-propelled revolution. Whether riding your bike for short errands or for hundreds of miles, REI has the bicycles, accessories, tools, and certified bike experts ready to assist and inspire people to choose bicycles over their cars.

Bikes Belong, in partnership with the League of American Bicyclists and with generous support from Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), is pleased to announce five REI/Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) Grant Awards. These grants of between $10,000 and $20,000 have been awarded to grassroots groups that are working closely with their city governments to make conditions better for bicycling in aspiring and designated Bicycle Friendly Communities.

Outdoor retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), the nation’s largest consumer cooperative, today announced 2008 sales of $1.4 billion, an increase of 6.9 percent from the previous year.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), the national outdoor gear and clothing retail cooperative, today announced that its prototype store in Boulder, Colo. has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, announced its new lineup of exclusive gear and apparel during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market tradeshow in Salt Lake City last week.