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REI Co-op accelerates climate action through new renewable energy projects and more sustainable materials

REI Co-op made meaningful progress on its climate strategy over the past year by investing in clean energy, supporting community and education programs, and using more sustainable materials. Together, these efforts reflect continued action to reduce environmental impact and support the long-term…

Dec 31, 2025

2026 REI Board of Directors Election Now Open

The annual REI Board of Directors Election is underway. Eligible REI Co-op Members are invited to help shape the future of the co-op by casting their votes for this year’s board candidates at REI Vote. Voting is open from December 26, 2025, through January 31, 2026, at 11:59 pm PT.

Dec 26, 2025

REI Co-op, UFCW, and RWDSU Continue Progress in December Contract Negotiations

REI Co-op and a coalition of union locals from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Stores Union (RWDSU) met in Chicago, Illinois, from December 8-12 for the fourth bargaining session since establishing a national bargaining…

Dec 20, 2025

REI Co-op and Intrepid Travel introduce active travel trips for members and customers

In an inspiring collaboration between purpose-led companies, specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op and Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, have joined forces to offer small-group active travel to destinations around the globe.

Nov 19, 2025

REI Co-op, UFCW, and RWDSU Continue Progress in November Contract Negotiations

REI Co-op and a coalition of union locals from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU) met in Chicago, Illinois, from November 10-14 for the third bargaining session since establishing a national bargaining…

Nov 18, 2025

REI Cooperative Action Fund announces Fall 2025 grantees expanding access to the outdoors

The REI Cooperative Action Fund, a community-driven nonprofit that supports organizations doing the essential work in making the outdoors more accessible and inclusive for everyone, announced the 293 organizations receiving a collective $4.72 million during its fall 2025 grant cycle, focused on…

Nov 10, 2025

REI Co-op kicks off winter with its Twinkies™ tradition and Summon the Snow festivals inspiring outdoor enthusiasts to gear up for an epic season

REI Co-op kicks off winter with its Twinkie Roast tradition and Summon the Snow festivals, bringing communities together to celebrate the season and gear up for cold-weather adventures ahead of the annual Holiday Sale starting November 14.

Nov 7, 2025

Give without guessing: Celebrate the holidays with REI Co-op's top gifts

This holiday season, skip the guesswork and choose gifts that open the door to fresh air. REI Co-op makes it simple with gear and apparel suggestions for every kind of adventurer—so you can spend less time wondering and more time celebrating.

Nov 4, 2025

10 years of #OptOutside: REI Co-op continues to close its doors on Black Friday

Oct 30, 2025

REI Co-op and Ambercycle reach three-year agreement to scale regenerated polyester

SEATTLE & LOS ANGELES, CA – REI, the nation’s largest consumer co-op, and Ambercycle, a leader in molecular regeneration, today announced a three-year offtake agreement for cycora® regenerated polyester. This agreement will help Ambercycle scale up their production of next-generation materials and…

Oct 28, 2025