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REI Members Elect Two New Directors

REI’s members recently elected two new directors to represent their interests on the co-op’s board of directors. The national outdoor gear and apparel retailer held its Annual Members’ Meeting on April 28 at its iconic flagship store in downtown Seattle, where the voting results were announced.

Apr 29, 2014

REI Congratulates Attorney Catherine Walker

Leaders at outdoor retailer REI joined the chorus of praise and congratulations last night for Catherine Walker, the co-op’s senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, as she received the “Corporate Counsel of the Year” award for a private company of more than 10,000 employees…

Apr 25, 2014

REI to Webcast 2014 Annual Members’ Meeting from Seattle Flagship

National gear and apparel retailer REI invites its co-op members to the 2014 Annual Members’ Meeting hosted in the Seattle Flagship store and webcast online.

Apr 21, 2014

REI Sales Top $2 Billion in 2013

REI, the nation’s leading specialty retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel, achieved record annual sales of $2.0 billion in 2013, up 5.9 percent from $1.9 billion the previous year. Comparable store sales, inclusive of direct to consumer sales, increased 2.9 percent. Operating income, on a…

Mar 17, 2014

REI Named to FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” List

Known for helping people enjoy nature, REI has again been named to FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. The recognition marks the 17th consecutive year the leading outdoor retailer has been honored. Ranked number 69, REI is one of only five companies named each year since the list was…

Jan 16, 2014

REI Promotes New Marketing and Merchandising Leaders

Outdoor retailer REI announced today the promotion of two company leaders to vice president. Annie Zipfel has been named Vice President of Marketing and Susan Viscon Vice President of Merchandising. Jerry Stritzke, REI’s CEO, also announced that the company would immediately begin a national search…

Jan 6, 2014

REI to Outfit Adventurers through Two Stores in Columbus, Ohio Next Year

Adventurers in Central Ohio can gear up with the best outdoor products with a second REI store opening next year in Columbus, Ohio. The 23,000 square-foot location will open next fall at Sun Center.

Dec 23, 2013

REI Treks into Fairbanks, Alaska in the Spring of 2014

Beginning in the spring of 2014, Alaskans can gear up for their outdoor adventures at a new REI location in Fairbanks, Alaska. The 30,000 square foot store will be located at the southwest corner of Old Steese Highway and College Avenue.

Dec 10, 2013

REI to Outfit Dallas-Fort Worth Customers through New Store at Park Village in Southlake

Adventurers can gear up for even more outdoor activities in Dallas when a new REI opens in Southlake, Texas at Park Village.

Nov 19, 2013

REI Wins Best Mobile App for Ecommerce/Retail at the Digiday Mobi Awards

Whenever and wherever outdoor enthusiasts need products or information about the activities they love, REI is ready to provide its legendary expertise and knowledge. That’s especially true with the leading retailer’s apps – the REI Shopping app and REI Snow Report.

Oct 17, 2013