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REI Co-op (REI)

Outdoor retail cooperative

rei.com
Headquarters
Seattle, United States
Founded year
1938
Company type
Private company
Number of employees
10,000+

Latest news about REI Co-op (REI)

Company announcements

  • REI

    REI releases 2025 financial results and impact report

    Reports $3.54B net sales, reduced net loss to $54.3M, $300M+ investments in members and employees, sustainability progress, and public lands advocacy. Opened six stores.

  • REI

    REI addresses bargaining status and union boycott

    The co-op says talks with UFCW and RWDSU stalled in late April and calls the union’s planned Anniversary Sale boycott harmful to employees and the co-op.

  • REI

    REI Co-op updates 2026 Product Impact Standards

    Standards advance product durability, inclusive sizing, representation, and lifetime warranties to reduce waste and promote inclusion. They build on 2025 progress with 96% brand compliance.

  • REI

    REI Co-op honors Jim Whittaker's legacy

    Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Everest and former REI CEO, passed away. He led REI from 1971-1979, grew membership, and advocated for national parks.

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Media coverage

  • Yahoo Finance

    REI Co-op Releases 2025 Financial Results and Impact Report

    REI Co‑op today released its 2025 financial results and Impact Report, outlining how disciplined execution and deliberate choices strengthened the co-op's business and supported continued...

  • The Seattle Times

    REI CEO sees 'clear path' to profitability, after shrinking losses

    One year into her tenure, REI chief executive officer Mary Beth Laughton is trying to usher in a new era at the Issaquah-based co-op.

  • Bloomberg Law

    REI Union Workers Initiate Consumer Boycott Over Stalled Talks

    REI workers have launched a consumer boycott of the outdoor equipment retailer's annual anniversary sale over stalled labor negotiations. The United Food and Commercial Workers...

  • Times of San Diego

    Workers at San Diego's REI store vote to join UFCW Local 135

    Workers voted to improve working conditions, scheduling practices and fair pay, along with keeping the co-op true to its original mission.

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