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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

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

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