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REI Brings Back #OptOutside – This Year More than 275 Organizations Ask America “Will You Go Out With Us?”

Outdoor co-op will shut all 149 of its doors on Black Friday, process no online sales and pay all 12,287 employees to take the day off and head outside instead

Oct 24, 2016

#optoutside banner on the Seattle flagship store with the Space Needle in the background.

REI Celebrates the Centennial with National Park Service Products

Limited-edition REI gear and apparel gives 10 percent back to national parks

Jun 29, 2016

REI Launches United Outside to Bring D.C. Residents Together in the Outdoors During Divisive Political Season

Co-op kicks off 100 days of outdoor activities this summer to open flagship store in NoMa, including free weekend of events July 16-17

Jun 18, 2016

REI Outessa Summit Launches Weekend Getaways of Outdoor Adventure for Women

National outdoor co-op sponsors first event series featuring outdoor education, recreation and adventure for women in stunning mountain settings

Apr 28, 2016

The REI Foundation Announces Historic Investment in the Next Generation of Outdoor Stewards to Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial

The REI Foundation Invests $1 Million in 21st Century Conservation Service Corps to Support Stewardship Projects in 19 National Parks

Apr 18, 2016

REI Employees Earn Co-op a Spot on the 2016 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For

The recognition marks 19th consecutive year on the top employer list

Mar 3, 2016

REI Sets Out to Help Adventurers Go Deeper Into National Parks in Centennial Year

Multi-million dollar, multi-year partnership aims to inspire deeper experiences; co-op unveils new digital national parks guide and Milepost podcast series

Jan 7, 2016

REI’s #OptOutside Movement Close to 1 Million Mark as Black Friday Approaches

Co-op thanks supporters and groups rallying to help people get outside across the country; several state parks waive entry fees on November 27

Nov 23, 2015

REI Closing its Doors on Black Friday – Invites Nation to OptOutside

$2.2 billion specialty outdoor retailer will pay 12,000 employees to not work on November 27

Oct 27, 2015

R E I Seattle flagship store with black friday optoutside message.

Outdoor Community Votes for Trails; Invests $500,000 in 37 Hours and 25 Minutes

Co-op celebrates rapid response with additional $100,000 investment

Sep 3, 2015