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REI's Position on North Carolina's Anti-LGBT Law and Similar Proposals in Other States

REI employees and members have asked for our perspective on a new law in North Carolina called “HB2” and similar, proposed laws in other states. In North Carolina, we have seven REI stores, over 400 employees and more than 450,000 members. The new law permits discrimination against LGBT people…

Apr 11, 2011

REI's Position on Marriage Equality

REI is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where we work and play. We embrace inclusion because it helps us advance the co-op’s core purpose – to inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship – encouraging people of all backgrounds to fully…

Apr 10, 2011

Outdoors Alliance for Kids Established to Connect Children and Families with the Great Outdoors

Washington, DC—As First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled the Let’s Move OUTSIDE initiative today in Las Vegas, expanding her campaign to solve childhood obesity, a broad coalition representing the business and non-profit communities announced a national strategic partnership called the Outdoors…

Jun 1, 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

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