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REI Co-op Returning to Its Values, Says CEO Mary Beth Laughton

This article was first published in our sister brand Shop Eat Surf Outdoor A lot has happened politically and in the outdoor…

REI Replaces Retiring CEO with Retail Veteran of Nike, Athleta and Sephora

REI has named Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI board director with experience at Sephora, Athleta and Nike on her resume, to…

REI Shutters Experiences Business that was Losing Millions Annually, Cuts 400+ Jobs

After 40 years of providing adventure travel, day tours and classes, outdoors retail co-op REI will shut down its Experiences business, which…

Scheduling Transparency, Safety are Retail Workers’ Biggest Concerns this Holiday Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for a sizeable portion of the U.S. workforce the holiday shopping season can…

Patagonia Workers in Reno Store Vote to Join Union

The associates at a Patagonia store in Reno, Nev. have voted to join the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 711,…

REI Plans to Open 10 Stores This Year Plus Two More in 2025

REI Co-op will open 10 stores this year and already has plans in the works for two more stores to open in…

Starbucks Union Plans ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ Walkout; REI Accused of Unfair Labor Practices

Starbucks Workers United, the union trying to organize Starbucks workers across the country, is planning a “Red Cup Rebellion” on Nov. 16,…

REI Opens Dedicated Resale Store in Oregon

REI Co-op will open a Re/Supply store dedicated to resale gear and apparel in Clackamas, Ore. in late August 2023. The 16,113-square-foot…

REI Names New Chief People Officer, Promotes Merchandising and Private Label Execs

REI has hired Apple Musni as its new Chief People Officer, effective March 20, and promoted two executives to leadership positions: Chris…

REI Updates Supplier Guidelines to Mandate Removal of ‘Persistent’ Chemicals by 2026

New supplier guidelines issued by REI will require its cookware suppliers to remove environmentally harmful long-chain PFASs (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from…

REI Founders Market Gave POC-Led Brands Valuable Feedback — and the Retailer Unique New Products

More retailers are acknowledging the importance of supporting brands with diverse owners. REI, known for its progressive stances, is building its own…

Allbirds Partners with REI to Sell its Footwear

Allbirds is expanding its retail partnerships by selling 11 Allbirds footwear styles in 41 REI stores and via the outdoor retailer’s website….

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REI Co-op Returning to Its Values, Says CEO Mary Beth Laughton

REI Replaces Retiring CEO with Retail Veteran of Nike, Athleta and Sephora

REI Shutters Experiences Business that was Losing Millions Annually, Cuts 400+ Jobs

Scheduling Transparency, Safety are Retail Workers’ Biggest Concerns this Holiday Season

Patagonia Workers in Reno Store Vote to Join Union

REI Plans to Open 10 Stores This Year Plus Two More in 2025

Starbucks Union Plans ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ Walkout; REI Accused of Unfair Labor Practices

REI Opens Dedicated Resale Store in Oregon

REI Names New Chief People Officer, Promotes Merchandising and Private Label Execs

REI Updates Supplier Guidelines to Mandate Removal of ‘Persistent’ Chemicals by 2026

REI Founders Market Gave POC-Led Brands Valuable Feedback — and the Retailer Unique New Products

Allbirds Partners with REI to Sell its Footwear

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