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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 to pursue sale of headquarters, embrace distributed work model

SEATTLE – REI Co-op announced today it is pursuing a sale of its newly completed corporate campus in the Spring District neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington with the intention of shifting to a less centralized approach to its headquarters presence in the Seattle area.

Aug 12, 2020

REI Co-op ranks on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 23rd consecutive year

– REI Co-op is again recognized as a top employer, ranking 60 on Fortune’s

Feb 18, 2020

REI Co-op welcomes new vice president of e-commerce, gear, and apparel

REI Co-op has hired Michelle Cutter as its new vice president of e-commerce, gear, and apparel. Cutter is the first to serve in the co-op’s newly created role and will work across departments to grow revenue, solve customer problems, and support the REI brand.

Dec 12, 2019

REI Co-op welcomes Kelley Hall as new Chief Financial Officer

REI Co-op has hired Kelley Hall as its new chief financial officer. Hall will lead the co-op’s financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, internal audit, tax, strategic sourcing, and asset protection teams.

Oct 21, 2019

REI Co-op names two new executives: vice president of marketing; vice president of customer and brand shared services

REI Co-op announced today the appointment of two new leaders: Vivienne Long to the role of vice president of marketing and Pardis Ghorbani to the role of vice president of customer and brand shared services. Both roles will focus on inspiring more people to connect with a life outdoors.

Aug 22, 2019

REI Co-op names Eric Artz its eighth president and CEO

Today REI Co-op’s board of directors named Eric Artz as president and CEO, effective immediately. He is the eighth person to serve as CEO in the co-op’s 81-year history, having served as interim CEO since February 2019.

May 6, 2019

Eric Artz sitting in front of a wooden wall.

REI Co-op welcomes new vice president in merchandising

REI Co-op has hired Michael Benkel as its new vice president of planning, inventory and solutions. Benkel will lead a team of over 100 merchandising professionals and oversee the co-op’s planning and inventory management strategy, and merchandising business processes.

Apr 29, 2019

REI Co-op announces record financial results, major expansion of rentals and used gear

REI Co-op published its annual stewardship report today, announcing record 2018 financial results and significant progress toward making a positive impact on the outdoor community. In 2018, REI made a record $2.78 billion, grew 6 percent and added more than 1 million new members, bringing the…

Apr 9, 2019

Customers and employees high five at a store opening event.

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