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REI Co-op to open new store in Gainesville, Florida on July 24, invests $10,000 in local community

SEATTLE – REI Co-op will open its new store in Gainesville, Florida on July 24 for limited in-store shopping, offering a wide assortment of quality outdoor gear for hiking, camping, mountain biking and paddling. The new 23,000-square-foot store at Butler Town Center was originally scheduled to open…

Jul 16, 2020

REI Co-op Commitments in the Fight for Racial Equity

We’ve been inspired as the events of the past two months have created a collective pressure and urgency around the centuries-long fight for racial justice. And we’re committed to the profound work that is ahead—for ourselves, for our industry and for our society.

Jul 15, 2020

REI Statement on Passage of The Great American Outdoors Act

REI Co-op applauds the June 17 passing of the Great American Outdoors (GAO) Act by a resounding 73-25 bipartisan vote in the U.S. Senate.

Jun 18, 2020

REI Co-op Statement on Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ+ Employment Protections

As people throughout the United States continue to raise their voices for racial justice, we honor and celebrate a milestone moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Today’s landmark Supreme Court ruling supports protections for LGBTQ+ workers under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and ensures that…

Jun 15, 2020

REI Co-op Statement on Violence Against the Black Community

As a cooperative, REI is built on a set of ideals that we hold dear—we are stronger when we come together. However, the heartbreaking racial violence and injustices that the Black community continues to experience across this country provides a stark reminder that for many, those ideals are not…

May 31, 2020

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REI Co-op and West Elm debut retail partnership with co-curated summer collection

Outdoor specialty retailer REI Co-op and global design company West Elm today announce a retail partnership to offer a co-curated collection of REI x West Elm lifestyle products aimed at helping people feel at home, outdoors. REI Co-op and West Elm came together a year ago with a shared commitment…

May 26, 2020

National Outdoor Groups Release Six “Recreate Responsibly” Tips for Enjoying the Outdoors Safely During COVID-19

SEATTLE and DENVER – In advance of Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial start of the summer season – a newly formed coalition of outdoor groups created the Recreate Responsibly initiative to share ways for Americans to stay healthy while enjoying public lands, parks, trails, waters, and other…

May 21, 2020

6 steps to recreate outdoors responsibly

REI Co-op kicks off its Anniversary Sale and calls for member stories to help celebrate its 82-year history

SEATTLE – REI Co-op's popular Anniversary Sale is here to celebrate the co-op's 82 years. To mark the occasion, REI has invited its members to share in telling the co-op community's rich history by uploading a favorite outdoor photo and story on social media using the #REIMember hashtag. REI will…

May 18, 2020

REI Co-op to begin reopening stores and services to customers

SEATTLE – As a growing number of states begin to reopen for limited outdoor activity, REI Co-op is preparing for a safe return to customer-facing services. Starting this week, REI will begin offering curbside pick-up at more than half of it stores across the country and will launch zero-contact…

May 12, 2020

Running raises the heart rate, lifts spirits and provides an outlet during pandemic

SEATTLE – Dust off the shoes, put on the hydration vest, charge up the smart device and go. Whether someone is just getting back into running or has been a road warrior for years, the REI Co-op team is here to support every step of the way. REI's physical stores may be closed, but the co-op's…

Apr 28, 2020