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REI Co-op 2022 Annual Member Meeting

Each year, REI's member meeting provides an opportunity for co-op members to hear from the board of directors and senior leadership team. This year, the meeting was held virtually on May 16 and included an update on the co-op's business and impact work, along with the results of the recent board…

May 17, 2022

REI Co-op expands leadership team with first senior vice president, chief supply chain officer and new vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary

REI Co-op announced today two additions to its senior leadership team. Sylvia Wilks joins REI on May 23 as the company’s first senior vice president, chief supply chain officer. Minnie Alexander begins her role as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary on May 31.

May 16, 2022

Sylvia Wilks (left); Minnie Alexander (right)

REI Co-op set to open in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with three-day celebration

REI Co-op opens the doors of its new Palm Beach Gardens store on Friday, May 20. The outdoor retailer invites local members and the community to join a three-day celebration scheduled for May 20-22.

Apr 19, 2022

REI Co-op Reports Strong Growth in 2021, Setting Co-op Record in Membership

REI Co-op today released its 2021 financials and annual impact report, ending the year with $3.7 billion in sales, an increase of 36% compared to 2020. Affirming its commitment to giving back to the outdoor community, REI again distributed more than half of its operating profits back to its…

Apr 12, 2022

Three people hiking as the sun fights its way through some clouds.

REI statement: Join us in supporting the trans community and LGBTQ+ equality

Today, we are witnessing an unprecedented escalation in the ongoing, nationwide attack on the rights of transgender people and their families. There are at least 160 anti-LGBTQ+ bills pending in state legislatures, more than half of which specifically target trans youth. Bills banning trans youth…

Mar 11, 2022

Update to REI COVID-19 Health and Safety Standards

On December 15, 2022, REI updated its employee & customer mask policy to align with the following guidance:

Mar 10, 2022

REI Co-op relaunches its lifetime membership program to support 50-million-member community vision

For the first time its 84 years, specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op is significantly changing the ways that members can connect with the co-op by relaunching its lifetime membership program. The relaunch includes new lifetime benefits that make it easier for members to make the most of every…

Mar 2, 2022

Election Results at REI SoHo Store

Today our SoHo store employees participated in an election to determine whether they would be represented by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). The initial vote tally in the SoHo election is 88 votes for union representation and 14 votes against. The official results will be…

Mar 2, 2022

REI Co-op to open store in Gretna, Nebraska in fall 2022

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open its first Nebraska store in Gretna in fall 2022. The location will offer a wide assortment of apparel, gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, snow sports, climbing and more. For those who adventure on two wheels, a…

Feb 25, 2022

REI Co-op building state-of-the-art distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee that prioritizes the employee experience, environmental impact and community connections

National specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op today announced that it is building a distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee to support its continued growth on the East Coast, and in the Midwest and South. Expected to open in fall 2023, the building and its operations will proactively address the…

Jan 12, 2022

Rendering of REI Lebanon Distribution Center