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Working at REI

People have been the heart of the co-op since we were founded by 23 mountain-loving people in 1938. They made a choice to shape their life around the outdoors, and the co-op was born.

Jan 10, 2012

We’ve been listening closely to your comments and concerns and fully appreciate the request that we clarify our practices. Thank you for your patience waiting for our response as we continued to look into this.

Oct 6, 2011

Important Work on Pay and Scheduling

For several months, REI has been working to advance our existing market-leading retail pay and benefits offering even further. Today we shared information with all REI employees outlining the first in a series of investments.

Jul 24, 2011

REI's Position on Marriage Equality

REI is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where we work and play. We embrace inclusion because it helps us advance the co-op’s core purpose – to inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship – encouraging people of all backgrounds to fully…

Apr 10, 2011

REI Commends Administration for Convening White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors

Outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) commends the Obama Administration for convening the White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors, conducted today in Washington D.C. The conference was the start of a national dialog on the challenges, opportunities and…

Apr 16, 2010

REI Statement on “Prize Winning Payout” Scam

Kent, WA – A company falsely identifying itself as REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) recently launched a scam sweepstakes claiming that individuals have won a “Consumer Promotion Drawing.” The company and promotion are not associated with REI in any way and the check included in the mailing is…

Sep 22, 2009

Jerry Stritzke: A Conversation About Store Hourly Pay and Benefits

We acknowledge that rising living costs are creating pressure across the country. Pay, wages and scheduling are important topics that we are actively working on at REI but the noise on this topic is not reflecting the full picture. In the interests of transparency, we are sharing the following…

Jul 12, 2009