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Statement in support of Rep. Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior

At REI Co-op, we believe protecting our planet for generations to come will take all of us, but it cannot happen without strong leadership from our federal government. That’s why we support Representative Deb Haaland’s nomination to serve as Secretary of the Department of the Interior.

Feb 18, 2021

REI Co-op promotes Dan Shull to senior vice president, chief technology officer

REI Co-op announced today the promotion of Dan Shull to senior vice president, chief technology officer. As the company continues to invest in its technology capabilities, REI will also recruit two more leaders to expand the expertise of REI’s current team—a head of information security and privacy…

Feb 16, 2021

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REI adventure travel broadens US trip offerings in response to demand for active vacations

In recent months, REI adventure travel has engaged with hundreds of co-op members who wish to plan safe and responsible active vacations. To meet this demand, the co-op added 17 new itineraries in the United States and more departure dates for its most popular adventures. Whatever someone’s…

Feb 11, 2021

REI Co-op to open new store in Orland Park, Illinois in fall 2021

REI Co-op will open a new store in the Village of Orland Park, Illinois in fall 2021, bringing a wide assortment of quality gear, experiences, and expertise for the region’s most popular outdoor activities. Located at 15515 South 95th Avenue, the new 20,000 square-foot store will offer a specialty…

Jan 27, 2021

REI Co-op applauds the Biden Administration’s decision to commit to the United States’ re-entry into the Paris Climate Agreement

For all of us who love and appreciate the outdoors, today brings new hope for the future. The past year has demonstrated the importance of time outside in our day-to-day lives, yet it has also shown more clearly than ever that climate change poses an imminent threat to our communities.

Jan 20, 2021

REI Co-op fights climate change and advances equity in the industry with bold new product standards

SEATTLE –To collectively fight against climate change and advance equity in the industry, REI Co-op is engaging its more than 1,000 brand partners to advance more sustainable and inclusive business practices. The REI Product Impact Standards include the co-op’s expectations for how brands are…

Dec 9, 2020

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REI Co-op Update On Our Racial Equity Commitments

We believe that the co-op—and the outdoors—should be places where everyone can feel safe and be themselves. And we recognize that we have work to do—as a co-op, as individuals and as a society—to make that a reality. Earlier this year, we announced an initial set of commitments in the fight for…

Dec 9, 2020

REI Co-op to open new store in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in fall 2021

SEATTLE – REI Co-op will open a new store in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in fall 2021, bringing a wide assortment of quality gear and expertise for the region’s most popular outdoor activities. The new 22,400 square-foot store will be located at 6391 Carlisle Pike. REI Mechanicsburg will also offer…

Nov 23, 2020

REI Adventure Travel Lowers Minimum Guest Number on its Private Departures

Leveraging 30 years of adventure travel leadership, REI Co-op enhanced its private departures offering for its global trip assortment to make it easier to participate in exclusive fully guided vacations.

Nov 12, 2020

REI statement on the passage of the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act

SEATTLE – REI Co-op has long believed in the power of the outdoors to heal and restore, even in the most challenging circumstances. Today, the co-op applauds the passing of the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act, a bipartisan measure that will connect veterans to the healing benefits of…

Nov 10, 2020