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REI Co-op Studios and Westbrook Studios to produce documentary feature, chronicling the Full Circle Expedition: First all-Black team to summit Mount Everest

The Documentary follows nine athletes as they shift the legacy in a white dominated sport while experiencing a unique global cultural exchange during their triumphant journey to the top of the famous peak. The team includes: two professional climbers for The North Face Manoah Aniuu and Fred…

May 23, 2022

REI Co-op 2022 Annual Member Meeting

Each year, REI's member meeting provides an opportunity for co-op members to hear from the board of directors and senior leadership team. This year, the meeting was held virtually on May 16 and included an update on the co-op's business and impact work, along with the results of the recent board…

May 17, 2022

REI Co-op expands leadership team with first senior vice president, chief supply chain officer and new vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary

REI Co-op announced today two additions to its senior leadership team. Sylvia Wilks joins REI on May 23 as the company’s first senior vice president, chief supply chain officer. Minnie Alexander begins her role as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary on May 31.

May 16, 2022

Sylvia Wilks (left); Minnie Alexander (right)

REI Co-op announces the spring 2022 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 based on field testing, REI expertise, co-op member and customer feedback and sustainability attributes. Products recognized include both…

Apr 30, 2022

Hipcamp and REI Partner to Champion Women’s Mental Health via #WeHikeToHeal for Second Year

SAN FRANCISCO -For the second consecutive year, Hipcamp and REI will partner to sponsor Outdoor Journal Tour's #WeHikeToHeal, a month-long outdoor wellness initiative focused on improving mental health outcomes for women across the United States. This continued partnership marks the brands' shared…

Apr 19, 2022

REI Co-op set to open in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with three-day celebration

REI Co-op opens the doors of its new Palm Beach Gardens store on Friday, May 20. The outdoor retailer invites local members and the community to join a three-day celebration scheduled for May 20-22.

Apr 19, 2022

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