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REI Moves Interim CEO To Permanent Role

REI has named interim chief executive Eric Artz as its permanent CEO, effective May 7. Artz had served…

News May 10
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REI, Coozie Outdoors Turn Emphasis To Outdoor Gear Rentals

Two retailers are taking fresh approaches to the outdoor goods market with rental services. REI Co-Op is significantly…

News April 9
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REI CEO Resigns Over Personal Conflict Of Interest

Jerry Stritzke, President and CEO of outdoors retailer REI, has resigned from his position effective March 15, 2019.…

News February 13
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REI Upgrades Used Gear Site

REI has revamped its web site for used outdoor gear, adding new brands and more product categories as…

News August 22
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REI Puts $1.6 Million Toward ‘Rewilding’ 5 Big Cities

REI will improve access to outdoor recreation through a $603,000 investment that will improve wilderness areas near five cities:…

News June 25
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REI Implements Allocation Planning Chainwide, Enhances Localized Assortments

REI has successfully implemented the TXT Retail solution for Allocation Planning across its 150 stores nationwide. The consumer…

News January 17
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Patagonia’s Bold Political Stand Shows Why Retail Is More Than Sales

By Glenn Taylor, Senior Editor I’ll admit that outside of skimming through a few tweets, I wasn’t too…

Executive Viewpoints December 7
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My Last Great Customer Experience: 5 Ways REI Is Saving The Store

I just experienced my first backcountry camping trip a few months ago, and REI helped to make it a fun,…

Editor's Perspective January 19
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My Last Great Customer Experience: 5 Ways REI Is Saving The Store

By Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief I just experienced my first backcountry camping trip a few months ago, and REI…

Executive Viewpoints January 3
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