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REI Closed Out 2025 With Two Profitable Quarters to Narrow Loss for the Year
REI said net sales for 2025 were $3.54 billion, up slightly from 2024 levels.
Walmart, REI Back Unspun’s Domestic Hubs for Automated Apparel Manufacturing
The San Francisco 3-D weaving innovator has garnered the support of some of the nation's foremost retail…
REI’s Mary Beth Laughton Sees a Bright Future for Outdoor Chain
Despite store closures and other tough decisions, the company's CEO has a plan to return it to profitability…
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Puma, Converse, REI Co-op and more footwear companies hired new chief executive officers this year. Meet the…
Outdoor Retail Is Undergoing Its Own Boom and Bust Cycle
Outdoor retail's problems include past overexpansion, too much inventory, shift in consumer sports…
REI Announces Sale-Leaseback of Four U.S. Warehouses
Madison Capital purchased REI distribution centers in Washington, Pennsylvania, Arizona and Tennessee.
With DEI Under Attack, REI Co-op Stands Strong on Its Inclusive Mission
"Honoring and celebrating a diversity of experiences, perspectives and contributions makes this co-op…
Shuffle Board: Nike Head to Run REI, Sephora CEO Joins Levi’s Board
Nike's DTC exec Mary Beth Laughton will lead REI as president and CEO while Sephora North America CEO Artemis…
REI Co-op Shutters Its Experiences Business After Nearly 40 Years, Lays Off 428 Employees
The cuts include 180 people in full-time roles and 248 part-time guides.
REI Alleged to Use Overseas Suppliers That Violate Labor and Human Rights
The co-authored report was produced in response to complaints that were raised by workers.
Cleveland Workers, Officials Demand REI Commit to Union Contract
State lawmakers will join workers and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union in pushing REI to…
Nevada Patagonia Store Becomes First to Unionize
Employees were inspired by the successful wave of unionization efforts at REI, another outdoor retailer.
Why REI Workers Are Taking a ‘Hike’ in Washington
The outdoor equipment and clothing purveyor's nine unionized stores are also sharing a list of 10 "essential"…
REI Lays Off More than 300 Employees as It Warns About Rocky 2024
CEO Eric Artz said he expects macroeconomic challenges to continue to impact business this year.
Shuffle Board: REI Names Public Affairs VP, Journeys Gets New President
Roma McCaig has joined REI as the co-op's new vice president of public affairs and impact while Genesco named…