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REI Co-op officially opens new location in Grand Junction, Colorado on Nov. 2

REI Co-op will officially open its new location in Grand Junction, Colorado on Nov. 2 at 925 Independent Avenue. The store opened for business at the new location in February and just completed an extensive remodel.

Oct 19, 2018

REI Co-op debuts new stylish lifestyle collection celebrating its heritage

Designs inspired by co-founders and places integral to the co-op’s history

Oct 16, 2018

REI Co-op continues commitment to sustainability by hosting 11 used gear swaps across the country on Oct. 27

As part of its 80-year commitment to sustainability, REI Co-op is hosting used gear swaps in 11 stores across the country on Oct. 27. REI members are invited to bring their gently used items to swap with other people who love the outdoors. Last year, REI hosted used gear swaps in six locations, and…

Oct 10, 2018

REI Co-op announces two new roles: chief customer officer and chief digital officer

To connect more people to life outdoors, REI Co-op has appointed its first chief customer officer and first chief digital officer. Both roles are focused on enhancing the experience of the co-op’s members and customers no matter how people first encounter REI.

Sep 26, 2018

REI Co-op celebrates National Public Lands Day with over 75 stewardship events across the country

REI Co-op is celebrating National Public Lands Day with over 75 events across the country to steward and raise awareness for public lands. From repairing local trails to beautifying parks to community celebrations, REI is inviting members of all ages and abilities to join in the effort.

Sep 20, 2018

Man doing trail maintanance in a forest.

REI Co-op opens new store in Vernon Hills, Illinois on Sept. 28, invests additional $20,000 in local nonprofit

Outdoor co-op REI will be officially open for business in Vernon Hills, Illinois on September 28 in the Mellody Farm shopping center at 901 North Milwaukee Avenue. The new store will support the growing outdoor community in the greater Chicago area by offering the best gear and expertise for the…

Sep 18, 2018

REI Co-op’s first Alabama store will open in Huntsville in fall 2019

REI Co-op is opening its first location in the state of Alabama, bringing a wide assortment of quality gear and expertise for the region’s most popular outdoor activities to Huntsville in fall 2019. The new 20,000 square foot store will be located in MidCity Huntsville, a new experiential, midtown…

Sep 11, 2018

HBO® and REI set up camp to celebrate new comedy series CAMPING, starring Jennifer Garner

To celebrate the release of HBO’s new, original comedy series CAMPING, starring Jennifer Garner, the premium network is partnering with specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op to launch a nationwide Instagram contest, #CampingHBOContest, and host advance screening parties at three REI flagship stores…

Aug 27, 2018

David Tennant and Jennifer Garner sitting in front of a tent.

REI Co-op extends used gear digital platform to get more people outside

REI.com/used is officially out of beta

Aug 22, 2018

REI Co-op welcomes new vice president in information technology

REI Co-op has hired IT veteran Dan Shull to serve as its first vice president of commerce and experiences. Shull will be responsible for the customer experience across all technology platforms, and will lead a team of more than 100 technology professionals.

Aug 16, 2018