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REI Cooperative Action Fund’s inaugural 2021 investment

The REI Cooperative Action Fund is a new, community-supported public charity founded by REI Co-op. This year, the Fund is investing $1 million to 19 organizations promoting justice, equity and belonging in the outdoors. In addition to this initial investment, the Fund will scale its efforts as more…

Oct 4, 2021

REI Co-op Appoints Wilma Wallace Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer

SEATTLE – REI Co-op today announced that Wilma Wallace, has been promoted into the new role chief diversity and social impact officer, effective immediately. Wallace has served at the co-op's general counsel and corporate secretary since 2017. Outside of REI, Wallace serves on a variety of…

Sep 29, 2021

REI's Wilma Wallace poses in front of textured wooden wall.

River Road, MACRO and REI Co-op Studios join in producing Billy Luther film “Frybread Face and Me,” executive produced by Taika Waititi

Three film producers working to bring progressive themes and diverse characters to the big screen, MACRO, River Road, and REI Co-op Studios, have joined Chad Burris’s Indion Entertainment production “Frybread Face and Me,” which recently wrapped shooting in New Mexico.

Sep 21, 2021

REI Co-op set to open new store in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

REI Co-op is celebrating the opening of its new 22,400-square-foot store in Silver Creek Plaza on the pike, offering a wide assortment of top-quality outdoor gear and apparel for camping, hiking, climbing, cycling, paddling and more. Located at 6391 Carlisle Pike, the store will also have a…

Sep 20, 2021

REI Co-op set to open new store in Cambridge, Massachusetts

REI Co-op is celebrating the opening of its Cambridge location, the first-of-its-kind small format neighborhood store, offering a curated assortment of outdoor gear for people who. Located within the Cambridge Crossing development, the 6,500 square foot store will also feature a bike shop and a…

Sep 20, 2021

REI Co-op Studios and Dustlight Productions release “Hello, Nature,” a new outdoor podcast series exploring BIPOC perspectives and rarely shared history of America’s National Parks

REI Co-op Studios and Dustlight Productions announce the production of "Hello, Nature," a new podcast series that tours America's National Parks through the eyes of Pakistani-American writer, podcast host and producer Misha Euceph. The series features nearly all Black, Indigenous and people of…

Sep 17, 2021

Athleta Expands REI Co-op Partnership from five to 135 Stores Nationwide and Online  

Today, Athleta (NYSE: GPS) announced the expansion of a wholesale partnership with REI Co-op, bringing a curated selection of its product to 135 REI stores nationwide and online. As part of its growth plan to reach $2 billion in net sales by 2023, Athleta has committed to investing in…

Sep 8, 2021

REI Supports the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

The principle that each person is guaranteed a vote is foundational to both our co-op and our democracy. REI remains committed to broadening civic engagement as we work to create a more equitable co-op and society.

Sep 7, 2021

REI Co-op opens new store in Orland Park, Illinois

CHICAGO – REI Co-op is celebrating the opening of its new 20,000-square-foot store in the Village of Orland Park, offering a wide assortment of top-quality outdoor gear and apparel for camping, hiking, climbing, cycling, paddling and more. Located at 15515 South 95th Avenue, the store also has a…

Aug 17, 2021

REI and Hipcamp launch partnership to help members find and book unique outdoor stays

REI and Hipcamp announce a multi-year partnership that will make it easier for REI members to find and book unique getaways including tent camping sites, cabins, treehouses, RV stays, glamping sites, and more.

Aug 3, 2021