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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 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 announces two new roles: chief customer officer and chief digital officer

To connect more people to life outdoors, REI Co-op has appointed its first chief customer officer and first chief digital officer. Both roles are focused on enhancing the experience of the co-op’s members and customers no matter how people first encounter REI.

Sep 26, 2018

REI Co-op welcomes new vice president in information technology

REI Co-op has hired IT veteran Dan Shull to serve as its first vice president of commerce and experiences. Shull will be responsible for the customer experience across all technology platforms, and will lead a team of more than 100 technology professionals.

Aug 16, 2018

REI Releases 2015 Stewardship and Earnings Report, Gives Back Three-Quarters of Profit to Outdoor Community and Opens Voting for Board Members

One million new members join REI; co-op gives back record dividend and millions for employees and nonprofits, following 9.3 percent growth in 2015

Mar 15, 2016

Leadership & Financials

REI Co-op welcomes new vice president in merchandising

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

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

REI Co-op announces two new roles: chief customer officer and chief digital officer

REI Co-op welcomes new vice president in information technology

In its 80th year, REI Co-op turned record sales into record impact

REI Co-op announces three new executive leaders

REI Co-op Gives Back Nearly 70 percent of Profits to the Outdoor Community after Year of Record Revenues in 2016

Raquel Karls Joins REI as Senior Vice President of Human Resources

REI Releases 2015 Stewardship and Earnings Report, Gives Back Three-Quarters of Profit to Outdoor Community and Opens Voting for Board Members