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REI’s Half Dome 2 Plus Tent Receives Outside’s “Gear of the Year” Award

REI’s Half Dome 2 Plus Tent was selected as an Outside magazine “2010 Gear of the Year” award recipient, the magazine’s top honor. Each year, Outside’s editors award products they deem to be the very best in outdoor adventure gear for design and value.

May 5, 2010

REI Announces 2010 Board Election Results at Annual Membership Meeting

Outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) announced the results of the 2010 board elections during its annual membership meeting held Monday, April 19 at the co-op’s Seattle flagship store.

Apr 20, 2010

REI Kicks Off the 2010 Bicycling Season with Bike Your Drive

From friendly cycling advice to local “how-to” classes, REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) helps individuals of all skill levels boost their biking confidence and make sure they are riding safely and comfortably this spring. With 110 stores across the country and a wealth of information on its…

Apr 19, 2010

REI Commends Administration for Convening White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors

Outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) commends the Obama Administration for convening the White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors, conducted today in Washington D.C. The conference was the start of a national dialog on the challenges, opportunities and…

Apr 16, 2010

REI Announces 2009 Revenues and Member Dividend

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.),a national retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel, today announced 2009 sales of $1.46 billion, up slightly from $1.43 billion the previous year. Operating income in 2009 was $100.6 million, an increase of 37 percent over $73.6 million in 2008. Net income…

Mar 22, 2010

Being an REI Member Just Got Better

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) is giving people another great reason to be a member. Free standard shipping is now available exclusively to members for their purchases of $75 or more through REI.com, REI-OUTLET.com and phone direct sales orders.

Mar 22, 2010

REI Adventures Teams with Conservation Volunteers International Program to Launch Volunteer Expeditions

REI Adventures (REI Adventures), a leader in worldwide guided active adventure programs, today announced its collaboration with Conservation Volunteers International Program (Conservation VIP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving iconic destinations and cultural sites around the world…

Mar 15, 2010

REI Appoints Stephen Lockhart to Board of Directors

REI, (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced the appointment of Stephen Lockhart, M.D., Ph.D., to fill an open position to the company’s board of directors.

Feb 9, 2010

REI Announces 2009 Vendor Partner Award Winners

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retail co-op providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced its 2009 vendor partner award winners. Smith Optics, Inc., best known for its diverse line of sunglasses, snow and motorsports goggles, snow helmets, and ophthalmic eyewear…

Jan 22, 2010

REI Ranks Number 14 on FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” List

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing , announced today that it is ranked number 14 on FORTUNE magazine’s 2010 list of “100 Best Companies to Work For.”

Jan 21, 2010