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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

REI Co-op introduces Campwell Collection: Cozy layers for fall life outside

As the days grow shorter and air turns crisp, REI Co-op invites people to enjoy the season with the new Campwell collection, designed for the quieter moments outdoors. Whether you’re layering up for a walk around town or winding down around a campfire, these Campwell layers bring together…

Oct 23, 2025

From the Archive to Now: REI Introduces a Color Palette of Modern Nostalgia

REI explored decades of vintage gear and catalogs to rediscover the hues that defined generations of outdoor adventure, creating a color story that feels both nostalgic and new.

Oct 20, 2025

REI Co-op, UFCW, and RWDSU Continue Progress during October 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 October 13–16 for the second bargaining session since establishing a national bargaining…

Oct 20, 2025

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

REI Co-op and a coalition of union locals from the United Food & Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU) met September 22-26 in Itasca, Illinois for the first bargaining session since establishing a national bargaining structure…

Oct 1, 2025

Introducing Peak 28: Ascending Together

REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton sent an extended version of the following note to all employees. 

Sep 29, 2025

REI Co-op Board of Directors Introduces New Members

The following is a message from REI Board of Directors Chair Chris Carr:

Sep 24, 2025

Listening, Learning and Leading: What We Heard From Members

Our members are the heart of everything we do. Earlier this year, we launched our first modern member survey—a chance to hear directly from the people who shape our community and fuel our mission. We received thousands of responses, and the feedback was candid, passionate and deeply insightful…

Sep 23, 2025

On x BEAMS x REI Co-op Reimagine the Modern Outdoors

Joined together by a shared love of the outdoors, On, BEAMS, and REI Co-op have unveiled a limited-edition collection that combines Swiss innovation with the reimagination of American outdoor heritage through a Japanese lens. Starting September 25, the capsule will be available online at…

Sep 22, 2025