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REI Recognized as a Top Employer on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” List for 18th Consecutive Year

REI is one of five companies listed annually since the recognition began in 1998

Mar 5, 2015

Rave Reviews, Adventures of a Lifetime: REI Salutes 2014 Top Guides

Six adventure guides from five countries receive “best of best” honors

Mar 3, 2015

Man in front of a lake with Fitz Roy mountain in the distance.

REI Inspires Mountain Bikers to Hit the Trail with Expanded Education Programs

REI Outdoor School Launches New International Mountain Bicycling Association Instructor Certification Course, Classes for Cyclists of All Skill Levels

Feb 26, 2015

GHOST Brand Bicycles Available to U.S. Customers Exclusively at REI

Now, cycling enthusiasts have access to the renowned German-engineered bicycle

Feb 23, 2015

REI to Open in Christiana, Del., Virginia Beach, Va. and West Des Moines, Iowa

Stores mark the company’s entry into Delaware and Iowa; sixth location in Virginia

Feb 10, 2015

National Outdoor Retailer REI to Open Flagship in Historic Uline Arena in Washington, D.C.

Store to be based in the heart of NoMa, designed to serve the growing outdoor community

Jan 28, 2015

CEOs Sign OIWC Pledge to Advance Women’s Leadership in the Outdoor Industry

REI CEO Jerry Stritzke Urges Action, Commits Funds to Help Spur Innovation and Opportunity for Women

Jan 23, 2015

REI and the American Council on Exercise Team Up to Help Consumers Get Fit and Reach Outdoor Goals

Collaboration Delivers New Classes and Online Content to Expand REI Outdoor School Fitness Offerings

Jan 20, 2015

Four backpackers looking out at distance mesas.

REI Welcomes Ben Steele as Chief Creative Officer

Leading national outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI has hired Ben Steele as the company’s first chief creative officer. Steele most recently served as executive creative director at Hornall Anderson in Seattle, a globally recognized brand experience design agency with additional offices in…

Nov 11, 2014

Many Americans Opt to Climb Mountains over Corporate Ladders in 2015

As the holiday season approaches, REI is gearing up to meet growing demand fueled by outdoor enthusiasts’ wish lists and New Year’s resolutions. The co-op today announced the results of a survey offering new insights about consumer motivations, preferences, and shopping plans.

Nov 6, 2014