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REI Co-op to open new store in Orland Park, Illinois in fall 2021

REI Co-op will open a new store in the Village of Orland Park, Illinois in fall 2021, bringing a wide assortment of quality gear, experiences, and expertise for the region’s most popular outdoor activities. Located at 15515 South 95th Avenue, the new 20,000 square-foot store will offer a specialty…

Jan 27, 2021

REI Co-op applauds the Biden Administration’s decision to commit to the United States’ re-entry into the Paris Climate Agreement

For all of us who love and appreciate the outdoors, today brings new hope for the future. The past year has demonstrated the importance of time outside in our day-to-day lives, yet it has also shown more clearly than ever that climate change poses an imminent threat to our communities.

Jan 20, 2021

REI Co-op fights climate change and advances equity in the industry with bold new product standards

SEATTLE –To collectively fight against climate change and advance equity in the industry, REI Co-op is engaging its more than 1,000 brand partners to advance more sustainable and inclusive business practices. The

Dec 9, 2020

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REI Co-op to open new store in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in fall 2021

REI Co-op will open a new store in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in fall 2021, bringing a wide assortment of quality gear and expertise for the region’s most popular outdoor activities. The new 22,400 square-foot store will be located at 6391 Carlisle Pike. REI Mechanicsburg will also offer a…

Nov 23, 2020

REI statement on the passage of the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act

SEATTLE – REI Co-op has long believed in the power of the outdoors to heal and restore, even in the most challenging circumstances. Today, the co-op applauds the passing of the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act, a bipartisan measure that will connect veterans to the healing benefits of…

Nov 10, 2020

REI Co-op to open new store in Jackson, Wyoming in summer 2021

SEATTLE – REI Co-op will open its first Wyoming store in Jackson in summer 2021, bringing a wide assortment of quality outdoor gear, experiences and expertise for the region’s most popular outdoor activities. The new 15,000-square-foot store will be located at Powderhorn Mall and include a…

Nov 2, 2020

REI Co-op to open new store at Uptown Boca in Boca Raton, Florida on November 13, invest $10,000 in local community

SEATTLE – REI Co-op will open its new store in Boca Raton, Florida on November 13, offering a wide assortment of quality outdoor gear for hiking, camping, paddling and more. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the new 23,000-square-foot store at the Uptown Boca lifestyle center will also offer

Nov 2, 2020

REI Co-op COVID-19 Health & Safety Standards

After several months of limited store operations, most REI stores are now open – in a limited capacity – to customers. In some places “open” means curbside service. In others, our doors are open for a limited number of customers at a time. In every case, we’re taking precautions to ensure the…

Oct 30, 2020

REI Co-op continues #OptOutside tradition, closing on Thanksgiving and Black Friday

SEATTLE – For the sixth year in a row, outdoor retailer REI Co-op will close its 167 locations -- stores, activity centers, distribution centers, call centers and headquarters -- and pay its more than 13,000 employees to #OptOutside on Black Friday. Since 2015, REI has made the decision to close on…

Oct 1, 2020

REI Co-op Climate Policy Platform

For 82 years, REI has fought for life outdoors. We have prioritized environmental and climate action, and invested in our public lands in order to assure access to the outdoors for generations to come. Despite the outdoor community’s efforts, the climate crisis remains the greatest existential…

Sep 24, 2020