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REI Co-op Studios and Wondercamp release “The Right to Joy,” a film about community, perseverance, and inclusion in the world of cycling

“The Right to Joy.” The film shares the story of Izzy Sederbaum, a trans-masculine cyclist and policy scholar who survived a rare cougar attack on a bicycle ride just outside Seattle in early 2018.

Jun 22, 2023

REI Co-op to open Re/Supply store in Clackamas, Oregon in August 2023

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a Re/Supply store dedicated to used gear and apparel in Clackamas, Oregon in late August 2023.

Jun 14, 2023

REI Supports New Public Lands Rule Elevating Conservation

Landscape photo of Grand Teton National Park

Jun 13, 2023

Election Results at REI Bellingham and Maple Grove Stores

Today, employees at our Maple Grove, Minnesota and Bellingham, Washington stores participated in elections supervised by the National Labor Relations Board to determine whether they would be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). Both voted in favor of UFCW…

Jun 9, 2023

REI Statement: Support for the LGBTQ+ community throughout Pride Month and beyond

Each year, Pride Month is a time to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community, while acknowledging the continued fight for equality. In 2023, more than 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced and at least 70 have passed state legislatures across the country. These…

Jun 2, 2023

Two people standing on rocks underneath a rainbow in the desert.

REI Path Ahead Ventures announces 2023 Navigate accelerator program cohort

REI Path Ahead Ventures is announcing a new cohort of founders that have been selected for its 2023 Navigate accelerator program. Path Ahead Ventures is partnering with nine founders of color, representing six companies this year as they further their growth in the outdoor industry.

Jun 1, 2023

REI Co-op enters the running shoe business with the Swiftland MT, its first multi-terrain trail shoe designed using recycled and bio-based materials

Based on years of gear designing, experience, customer feedback, and industry-leading sustainability insights, REI Co-op introduces its first foray into running shoes since the 1970s, with the introduction of the REI Co-op Swiftland Multi-terrain (Swiftland MT). This versatile trail runner…

Jun 1, 2023

REI Co-op's new Swiftland MT running shoes

Election Results at REI Eugene Store

On Tuesday, May 30, employees at our Eugene, Oregon participated in an in-person election to determine whether they would be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. The initial vote tally in Eugene is 22 votes against union representation and 20 votes for union…

May 30, 2023

REI Path Ahead Ventures to Host 'Founders Market' at The Big Gear Show

Today, REI Path Ahead Ventures announced that it will host its second Founders Market at The Big Gear Show, from June 8 - 11 at the Colorado Convention Center. The Founders Market will showcase 14 different brands that are owned or led by founders of color in an engaging marketplace setting where…

May 30, 2023

Election Results at REI Durham Store

On Thursday, May 25, employees at our Durham, North Carolina store participated in an in-person election to determine whether they would be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. The initial vote tally in the Durham election is 20 votes for union representation…

May 25, 2023

Landscape photo featuring the North Rim of the Grand Canyon