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REI Reappoints Jose Ignacio Lozano and Brenda Davis to Board of Directors

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced the reappointment of Jose Ignacio Lozano and Brenda Davis to one-year terms on the company’s board of directors.

Aug 25, 2009

REI Gear & Apparel Announces Spring 2010 LineComfort, Value and Innovation are Keys for the Season

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), the national outdoor gear and clothing retail cooperative, today announced multiple stewardship investments the co-op is integrating in 2009 to further reduce its impacts on the environment. These strategic efforts focus on solar energy, renewable power sources…

Jul 21, 2009

Jerry Stritzke: A Conversation About Store Hourly Pay and Benefits

We acknowledge that rising living costs are creating pressure across the country. Pay, wages and scheduling are important topics that we are actively working on at REI but the noise on this topic is not reflecting the full picture. In the interests of transparency, we are sharing the following…

Jul 12, 2009

Statement by Sally Jewell, REI President and CEO about Obama and Salazar actions to get Americans outdoors

The National Audubon Society and the REI Foundation today announced the funding of a significant program that will allow Audubon to study its existing offerings and community collaborations and design future nature programs that better support the needs and interests of culturally diverse…

Jun 17, 2009

New York Restoration Project, Sustainable South Bronx, Solar One and Mount Sinai Center for Children’s Environmental Health Launch NYC Green Stops Partnership with $100,000 Grant from REI Foundation

Today four of New York City’s most respected environmental organizations – New York Restoration Project (NYRP), Solar One, Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx) and Mount Sinai Center for Children’s Environmental Health – launched the NYC Green Stops Partnership, a citywide campaign aimed at connecting…

Jun 12, 2009

REI Launches Bike Your Drive iPhone App

REI is launching the Bike Your Drive mobile iPhone application, a free interactive tool that helps cyclists track, view, and share their bicycling experiences. It’s available through the Apple iPhone app store or by visiting: www.rei.com/bikeyourdrive#bikesGear.

Jun 8, 2009

REI to Outfit Richmond through New Store at West Broad Village

With summer fast approaching, Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national outdoor retailer,invites children and their families to explore the outdoors together with Passport to Adventure. Launching today, the free program is designed for children aged five to 12 and encourages them to…

May 29, 2009

Find Out if the Road to Happiness Has a Bike Lane

Outdoor gear and apparel retailer, Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), invites riders of all skill levels to join the self-propelled revolution. Whether riding your bike for short errands or for hundreds of miles, REI has the bicycles, accessories, tools, and certified bike experts ready to assist…

Apr 7, 2009

REI Announces 2009 Board Election Results at Annual Membership Meeting

Bikes Belong, in partnership with the League of American Bicyclists and with generous support from Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), is pleased to announce five REI/Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) Grant Awards. These grants of between $10,000 and $20,000 have been awarded to grassroots groups…

Apr 1, 2009

REI Recognized by Financial Times and JustMeans for its Comprehensive Stewardship Efforts

Outdoor retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), the nation’s largest consumer cooperative, today announced 2008 sales of $1.4 billion, an increase of 6.9 percent from the previous year.

Mar 12, 2009