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REI Co-op to open new store in Birmingham, Alabama in October 2019

Outdoor co-op REI is opening a new store in Birmingham, Alabama in October 2019, bringing a wide assortment of quality gear, experiences and expertise to the state’s largest city. The new 20,000-square-foot store will be located at The Summit, just 20 minutes from Oak Mountain State Park and less…

Feb 21, 2019

REI Co-op makes Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 22nd consecutive year

For the 22nd consecutive year, REI is recognized as one of the nation’s top employers, ranking 46 on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. The honor celebrates the co-op’s nearly 13,000 employees that work every day to connect REI members and customers with life outdoors.

Feb 14, 2019

REI Statement: Jerry Stritzke resigns as REI CEO; Eric Artz named interim CEO

At an employee meeting at REI headquarters, REI Board Chair Steve Hooper announced this morning that Jerry Stritzke, President and CEO, has resigned and will be leaving the co-op on March 15, 2019. REI Chief Operating Officer Eric Artz will take on the role of interim CEO, effective immediately…

Feb 12, 2019

REI Co-op to open its first experience center in North Conway, New Hampshire in fall 2019

Co-op's new first-of-its-kind location will be a hub for outdoor gear and experiences in the White Mountains

Dec 20, 2018

REI Co-op and The Trust for Public Land unveil new list of top 50 cities to #OptOutside

As millions of Americans gear up to spend Black Friday outdoors with friends and family, REI Co-op and The Trust for Public Land have unveiled the Urban Outdoor Access Analysis: a list of the 50 top large cities to #OptOutside. The cities span the nation, from Glendale, Arizona to Newark, New…

Nov 14, 2018

REI Co-op to open first store in state of Oklahoma in fall 2019

REI Co-op is opening its first location in the state of Oklahoma, bringing a wide assortment of quality gear and expertise for the region’s most popular activities to Oklahoma City in fall 2019. The new 23,000 square-foot store will be located at the Belle Isle Station shopping center, owned and…

Nov 13, 2018

REI Co-op opens new store in Kalispell, Montana on Nov. 9, invests $20,000 in local outdoor community

SEATTLE – Outdoor co-op REI will open its new store in Kalispell, Montana on Nov. 9 at the Spring Prairie Commons shopping center on Nov. 9. Known as the gateway to Glacier National Park, REI Kalispell will carry top quality gear for the region’s most popular outdoor activities, including hiking…

Nov 7, 2018

#OptOutside: REI Co-op to close all stores again on Black Friday and Thanksgiving; CEO calls on Americans to disconnect from their devices, break up their routines, reconnect with nature

Co-op to invest at least $1 million more in new initiative showing link between health and time outdoors

Oct 23, 2018

REI Co-op officially opens new location in Grand Junction, Colorado on Nov. 2

REI Co-op will officially open its new location in Grand Junction, Colorado on Nov. 2 at 925 Independent Avenue. The store opened for business at the new location in February and just completed an extensive remodel.

Oct 19, 2018

REI Co-op continues commitment to sustainability by hosting 11 used gear swaps across the country on Oct. 27

As part of its 80-year commitment to sustainability, REI Co-op is hosting used gear swaps in 11 stores across the country on Oct. 27. REI members are invited to bring their gently used items to swap with other people who love the outdoors. Last year, REI hosted used gear swaps in six locations, and…

Oct 10, 2018