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REI Co-op broadens its selection of running gear and expertise to help more people get outside

REI Co-op, a leading resource and national retailer for running, is amplifying its commitment to the sport by continuing to invest in a multi-year strategy that builds upon recent category growth. Customer demand for running and fitness products has doubled since the height of the COVID-19…

Apr 14, 2022

REI Co-op Reports Strong Growth in 2021, Setting Co-op Record in Membership

REI Co-op today released its 2021 financials and annual impact report, ending the year with $3.7 billion in sales, an increase of 36% compared to 2020. Affirming its commitment to giving back to the outdoor community, REI again distributed more than half of its operating profits back to its…

Apr 12, 2022

Three people hiking as the sun fights its way through some clouds.

REI statement: Join us in supporting the trans community and LGBTQ+ equality

Today, we are witnessing an unprecedented escalation in the ongoing, nationwide attack on the rights of transgender people and their families. There are at least 160 anti-LGBTQ+ bills pending in state legislatures, more than half of which specifically target trans youth. Bills banning trans youth…

Mar 11, 2022

Update to REI COVID-19 Health and Safety Standards

On December 15, 2022, REI updated its employee & customer mask policy to align with the following guidance:

Mar 10, 2022

REI Co-op relaunches its lifetime membership program to support 50-million-member community vision

For the first time its 84 years, specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op is significantly changing the ways that members can connect with the co-op by relaunching its lifetime membership program. The relaunch includes new lifetime benefits that make it easier for members to make the most of every…

Mar 2, 2022

Election Results at REI SoHo Store

Today our SoHo store employees participated in an election to determine whether they would be represented by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). The initial vote tally in the SoHo election is 88 votes for union representation and 14 votes against. The official results will be…

Mar 2, 2022

REI Co-op to open store in Gretna, Nebraska in fall 2022

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open its first Nebraska store in Gretna in fall 2022. The location will offer a wide assortment of apparel, gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, snow sports, climbing and more. For those who adventure on two wheels, a…

Feb 25, 2022

REI Co-op building state-of-the-art distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee that prioritizes the employee experience, environmental impact and community connections

National specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op today announced that it is building a distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee to support its continued growth on the East Coast, and in the Midwest and South. Expected to open in fall 2023, the building and its operations will proactively address the…

Jan 12, 2022

Rendering of REI Lebanon Distribution Center

REI Co-op expands its technology leadership team with new vice presidents of platform engineering and product engineering

REI Co-op announced today an expanded technology leadership team with the addition of two new vice presidents. The company hired Analyn Nouri as its vice president of platform engineering, and promoted 15-year employee Todd Wilson to vice president of product engineering.

Dec 27, 2021

REI Co-op to open store in Glenwood Springs, CO in summer 2022

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a new store in Glenwood Springs, Colorado in summer 2022. The location will offer a wide assortment of apparel, gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, snow sports, climbing and more. For those who adventure on two wheels, a…

Dec 16, 2021