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REI Cooperative Action Fund names new chair, three new members to board of directors

SEATTLE – The REI Cooperative Action Fund is welcoming a new chair and three new members to its board of directors today: Ben Steele, Squire Simpson, Katie Kniffen and Chris Carr. The REI Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity that supports a growing nationwide network of nonprofit partners…

Nov 9, 2023

REI Co-op welcomes Guillaume Ledieu as new vice president of foundation technology

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op today announced Guillaume Ledieu has joined the company as vice president of foundation technology. The newly created role is focused on supporting the advancement of REI’s foundational business capabilities to drive operational efficiencies and effectiveness of…

Nov 6, 2023

REI Co-op to open in Beavercreek, Ohio in spring 2024

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open in Beavercreek, Ohio in spring 2024. The store will offer a wide assortment of apparel, gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, paddling, climbing, snow sports and more. In addition, certified mechanics will tune and repair…

Oct 30, 2023

REI Co-op to hold grand opening celebration in Sarasota, Florida on November 10-12

REI Co-op opens its new Sarasota store on Friday, November 10. The outdoor retailer invites the community to a three-day celebration filled with outdoor brands, nonprofit partners, an afternoon social and more.

Oct 20, 2023

REI to close again on Black Friday, inspire action to help everyone in America Opt Outside

Outdoor retailer REI Co-op is closing on Thanksgiving and Black Friday again this year as part of its annual Opt Outside tradition. Rather than focusing on profits and sales, the co-op is paying its 16,000 employees to spend the day outside, while calling on the broader community to join and help…

Oct 19, 2023

REI Co-op to hold grand opening celebration in Prescott, Arizona on November 3-5

REI Co-op opens its new Prescott, Arizona store on November 3. The three-day grand opening celebration will include community partners, outdoor gear vendors, afternoon socials and more.

Oct 12, 2023

REI Co-op to hold grand opening celebration in Huntington Station, New York on November 3-5

REI Co-op opens its new Huntington Station store on Friday, November 3. The outdoor retailer invites the community to a three-day celebration filled with outdoor brands, nonprofit partners, an afternoon social and more.

Oct 11, 2023

REI Co-op opens state-of-the-art distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee that prioritizes the employee experience while setting a new standard in fighting the climate crisis

National specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op started fulfillment from its new state-of-the-art distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee supporting its steady growth in the Midwest and Southeast. The new distribution center will serve more than 60 stores and 5.6 million REI members in the area…

Oct 10, 2023

REI formalizes science-based climate targets; expands local and international climate leadership

Today, specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op announces that the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) has approved the co-op's net-zero targets. To work toward these goals, REI is expanding the ambitions of its climate leadership, enabling the deployment of renewable energy for both its own…

Oct 4, 2023

REI Co-op introduces the Co-op Cycles DRT e3.1 electric mountain bike

REI Co-op announces the launch of the Co-op Cycles DRT e3.1. This is the co-op’s first electric mountain bike (e-MTB) designed in-house, that combines the thrill of mountain biking with the convenience of pedal-assist power to help more people get outside on their bikes.

Sep 26, 2023