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REI Co-op officially opens new location in Midtown Mall in Anchorage on March 22

SEATTLE – REI Co-op will officially open its new location in Anchorage on March 22 at the Midtown Mall. The new 50,000 square-foot space offers one of the largest product assortments of any REI location, carrying everything from roof racks to skis to camping and climbing gear. REI Anchorage also…

Mar 13, 2019

REI Co-op marks $100 million invested in life outdoors and invites members to help award funding in their local communities

REI Co-op will reach a major impact milestone this year - $100 million invested in stewardship of the outdoors. To celebrate, today the co-op is launching Loving Our Local Outdoors and is inviting its members to help decide how $1 million in philanthropic giving will benefit their local communities.

Mar 11, 2019

REI Co-op makes major investments in cycling this year, including new premium partnerships

Co-op brings premium cycling brands Bontrager and Cannondale to customers nationwide, extends Co-op Cycles offerings to full-suspension mountain bikes, expands adventure programs and cycle rentals

Feb 28, 2019

REI Co-op applauds historic bipartisan vote for public lands

REI, the nation’s largest consumer co-op, applauds today’s resounding 363-62 vote in the House of Representatives for passage of the Natural Resources Management Act. Following the Senate’s 92-8 vote Feb. 12, 455 Republicans and Democrats across both chambers have now emphatically restated the…

Feb 26, 2019

REI Co-op acquires guided adventures and travel partner Arizona Outback Adventures (AOA)

REI Co-op announced today the acquisition of its long-standing adventure travel partner Arizona Outback Adventures (AOA). For more than 15 years, REI and AOA have partnered to deliver fully guided active adventures in national parks and iconic destinations across the Western United States. The…

Feb 26, 2019

REI Co-op to open new store in Birmingham, Alabama in October 2019

Outdoor co-op REI is opening a new store in Birmingham, Alabama in October 2019, bringing a wide assortment of quality gear, experiences and expertise to the state’s largest city. The new 20,000-square-foot store will be located at The Summit, just 20 minutes from Oak Mountain State Park and less…

Feb 21, 2019

REI Co-op makes Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 22nd consecutive year

For the 22nd consecutive year, REI is recognized as one of the nation’s top employers, ranking 46 on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. The honor celebrates the co-op’s nearly 13,000 employees that work every day to connect REI members and customers with life outdoors.

Feb 14, 2019

REI Statement: Jerry Stritzke resigns as REI CEO; Eric Artz named interim CEO

At an employee meeting at REI headquarters, REI Board Chair Steve Hooper announced this morning that Jerry Stritzke, President and CEO, has resigned and will be leaving the co-op on March 15, 2019. REI Chief Operating Officer Eric Artz will take on the role of interim CEO, effective immediately…

Feb 12, 2019

REI Co-op honors Arbor Collective as top vendor partner of 2018, and delivers Root Award to Costa’s Untangled Collection for its innovative sunglass frames made from recycled fishing nets found in the ocean

Electra, Hydro Flask, Outdoor Research and Smartwool also recognized as leaders in action sports, camping, apparel, footwear and basics categories

Jan 31, 2019

New REI Co-op Brands gear inspires backpacking and camping adventures with new Flash Packs, Kingdom and Quarter Dome tents and a Flexlight Air Chair weighing 1 pound

The REI Co-op has been delivering quality gear and apparel at great prices to members for over 80 years. This spring, the co-op is releasing new camping, backpacking, trail running and climbing gear that builds on some of its iconic products and introduces new lines.

Jan 29, 2019