REI News Archives - REI Co-op Journal

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Closed Due to Continued Seismic Activity

Jess Bernhard//May 11, 2018

The majority of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is closed today, as the threat of a steam-induced explosion and resulting ash fall near the summit of the Kilauea Volcano make traveling in the park dangerous. Read More...

REI Member Meeting 2018: Celebrating 80 Years of Passion for the Outdoors

Caitlin Goettler//May 10, 2018

Members had the opportunity to hear from REI leadership and board of directors about the health of the business and the ways REI is continuing to have a positive impact and inspire outdoor experiences. Read More...

Raising the Bar on Product Sustainability

REI Staff//April 9, 2018

We’re excited to announce the release of the REI Product Sustainability Standards, aimed at elevating sustainability across our products. Read More...

Introducing the ZipAll

Aer Parris//April 1, 2018

For the first time ever, REI has designed a piece of apparel so versatile and customizable it almost defies common sense: the REI Co-op ZipAll. Read More...

REI Partners with Athleta to Offer Its Latest in Hike, Yoga and Swim

Aer Parris//February 26, 2018

We strive to bring our members the best gear to help outfit them for a life outdoors. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce we’re now offering an Athleta collection. Read More...

Force of Nature: This is Just the Beginning

Laura Swapp//December 22, 2017

REI’s director of next gen marketing Laura Swapp reflects on the start of Force of Nature and what’s to come in 2018 and beyond. Read More...

We Must Take the Long View on Public Lands

Jerry Stritzke//

To those who want their stump speeches about loving public lands to be more than words, now is the time to match sentiment with action. Read More...

REI Responds to Administration’s Decision on Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

REI Staff//December 4, 2017

Today, the President announced his plan to dramatically reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah—Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. Read More...

Jerry Stritzke: Why We #OptOutside

Jerry Stritzke//October 29, 2017

This year we are handing #OptOutside over to the millions of people who choose to #OptOuside, everywhere and every day. Read More...

Online Used Gear Beta Gets More Gear to More People

Vik Sahney//October 9, 2017

For the first time ever, you can shop for lightly used outdoor gear and clothing on REI.com. Learn more about the new REI Co-op Used Gear Beta. Read More...

Co-op Support in Houston

Jerry Stritzke//August 31, 2017

Editor's Note: Today, REI Co-op CEO and President Jerry Stritzke wrote to employees about the co-op's response to Hurricane Harvey. The d... Read More...

REI and more than 350 Outdoor Industry CEOs Defend National Monuments

REI Staff//

Read the letter that more than 350 outdoor industry CEOs, including REI Co-op CEO Jerry Stritzke, submitted to Secretary of Zinke. Read More...