Co-op
01.29.2019
New REI Co-op Brands gear inspires backpacking and camping adventures with new Flash Packs, Kingdom and Quarter Dome tents and a Flexlight Air Chair weighing 1 pound
The REI Co-op has been delivering quality gear and apparel at great prices to members for over 80 years. This spring, the co-op is releasing new camping, backpacking, trail running and climbing gear that builds on some of its iconic products and introduces new lines.
12.20.2018
REI Co-op to open its first experience center in North Conway, New Hampshire in fall 2019
Co-op's new first-of-its-kind location will be a hub for outdoor gear and experiences in the White Mountains
12.10.2018
REI Co-op expands gear rental program across the country
Co-op will offer snowshoe rentals this winter and expand to other categories in 2019. REI customers can enjoy snowy adventures this winter at a fraction of the cost. Starting this month, outdoor enthusiasts from kids to adults can rent snowshoes in 70 REI stores around the country.
11.14.2018
REI Co-op and The Trust for Public Land unveil new list of top 50 cities to #OptOutside
As millions of Americans gear up to spend Black Friday outdoors with friends and family, REI Co-op and The Trust for Public Land have unveiled the Urban Outdoor Access Analysis: a list of the 50 top large cities to #OptOutside. The cities span the nation, from Glendale, Arizona to Newark, New Jersey, and are celebrated for the access to local parks and public lands available to their residents.
11.13.2018
REI Co-op to open first store in state of Oklahoma in fall 2019
REI Co-op is opening its first location in the state of Oklahoma, bringing a wide assortment of quality gear and expertise for the region’s most popular activities to Oklahoma City in fall 2019. The new 23,000 square-foot store will be located at the Belle Isle Station shopping center, owned and operated by Kite Realty Group.
11.08.2018
REI to invest $1 million in Outdoor Foundation's Thrive Outside program, youth development initiatives
REI Co-op is investing $1 million in the Outdoor Foundation, the charitable arm of Outdoor Industry Association, to support the Thrive Outside program, designed to help young people’s social, emotional and academic development through the outdoors.
11.07.2018
REI Co-op opens new store in Kalispell, Montana on Nov. 9, invests $20,000 in local outdoor community
Outdoor co-op REI will open its new store in Kalispell, Montana on Nov. 9 at the Spring Prairie Commons shopping center on Nov. 9. Known as the gateway to Glacier National Park, REI Kalispell will carry top quality gear for the region’s most popular outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and a specialty ski and snowboard shop.
10.23.2018
#OptOutside: REI Co-op to close all stores again on Black Friday and Thanksgiving; CEO calls on Americans to disconnect from their devices, break up their routines, reconnect with nature
Co-op to invest at least $1 million more in new initiative showing link between health and time outdoors
10.19.2018
REI Co-op officially opens new location in Grand Junction, Colorado on Nov. 2
REI Co-op will officially open its new location in Grand Junction, Colorado on Nov. 2 at 925 Independent Avenue. The store opened for business at the new location in February and just completed an extensive remodel.
10.10.2018
REI Co-op continues commitment to sustainability by hosting 11 used gear swaps across the country on Oct. 27
As part of its 80-year commitment to sustainability, REI Co-op is hosting used gear swaps in 11 stores across the country on Oct. 27. REI members are invited to bring their gently used items to swap with other people who love the outdoors. Last year, REI hosted used gear swaps in six locations, and is expanding the effort to include more markets this year.
