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REI Co-op announces the spring 2023 Editors’ Choice Awards

REI announces new additions to its REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Awards, a designation honoring top-performing gear and apparel from brands sold at the co-op.

Apr 18, 2023

REI Path Ahead Ventures celebrates graduation of 18 outdoor industry founders of color from 2023 Embark program

SEATTLE – REI Path Ahead Ventures will celebrate the graduation of 18 founders from its Embark accelerator program this month. Embark is a three-month virtual program created in partnership with Founded Outdoors that provides entrepreneurs of color with resources and learning to turn their…

Apr 13, 2023

Hipcamp, REI Co-op and GearJunkie launch outdoor summer camping #SaveASpot sweepstakes

Apr 3, 2023

Couple and dog camping in wide open space

REI Co-op releases Trailmade collection designed to welcome new hikers and backpackers

REI Co-op introduces its new Trailmade collection, aimed to accommodate more people’s needs for hiking and backpacking.

Mar 30, 2023

REI Co-op celebrates 10-year anniversary of 100% renewable power; announces commitment to power every store with local renewable energy

REI Co-op today celebrated its 10th year of powering all its stores, distribution centers, and offices with 100% renewable electricity. The specialty outdoor retailer is marking the anniversary with a commitment to increase access to renewable energy for everyone by sourcing locally generated…

Mar 28, 2023

REI celebrates designation of two new national monuments

REI Co-op applauds the Biden Administration for designating Avi Kwa Ame National Monument and Castner Range National Monument, which will collectively protect half a million acres of public land, secure vital cultural resources for tribal and Latinx communities, and provide access to recreation.

Mar 21, 2023

Photo of mountain with Joshua Trees in the foreground

REI Co-op announces new Chief People Officer; two leadership promotions

REI Co-op announced today that it has hired Apple Musni as its new Chief People Officer and promoted two leaders to new positions. Musni joins the co-op March 20. Chris Speyer has been promoted to senior vice president, chief merchandising officer, and Isabelle Portilla has been promoted to vice…

Mar 16, 2023

REI Co-op to open in Sarasota, Florida in fall 2023

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a store in Sarasota, Florida in fall 2023.

Mar 13, 2023

REI issues hundreds of millions of dollars in member rewards this month

REI Co-op members can now access their annual Co-op Member Reward and special discounts for March – including 20%-off promotion

Mar 9, 2023

Two people adventuring through the forest

Election Results at REI Cleveland Store

On Friday, March 3, employees at our Cleveland, Ohio store participated in an in-person election to determine whether they would be represented by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. The initial vote tally in the Cleveland election is 27 votes for union representation and 12 votes…

Mar 3, 2023