REI's Labor Day sale is going on now through September 2 — here are 30 great...
REI is a go-to shopping spot for all things outdoors— whether you need to stock up on some outdoor apparel basics or want to go on a fun nature adventure in your area, REI has got you covered. Now...
View ArticleMore than 90 major US retailers are temporarily closing stores in an...
A spate of US retailers have announced they will temporarily close their doors for at least the next two weeks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the US. Most of these companies — which range...
View ArticleHere are the ways Walmart, Uber, and other major companies are taking care of...
The coronavirus pandemic has led to store closings, postponed sports seasons, and has left millions of employees temporarily out of work.Major companies that are still functioning in the US, like...
View ArticleFace masks are sold out on Amazon and Walmart, but you can still get handmade...
The CDC recommends everyone wear a face mask, but mass-produced masks are sold out everywhere.Homemade cloth masks have been touted as a solution, but not everyone has the time or resources to make...
View ArticleREI has a little-known section of its website that sells gently used gear and...
REI sells gently used items for as much as 70% off retail prices at REI Used Gear.Aside from making REI's supply chain more sustainable, this means shoppers can save hundreds on high-end camping gear...
View ArticleREI has its own line of hybrid bikes — after riding 500 miles on one, I'd...
Hybrid bikes are designed to have the agility to take on bumps in the road while also offering many mountain bike-specific features, such as larger wheels and flat handlebars.REI's in-house Co-op...
View ArticleOutdoor Outfitter REI to lay off 400 retail employees — despite a surge in...
Outdoor apparel and gear retailer REI will lay off 400 store employees this week, according to the Kent Reporter.On April 15, 90% of REI's retail employees were placed on an unpaid 90-day furlough...
View ArticleOutdoor giant REI planned a lush new headquarters complete with real...
REI is abandoning its brand-new corporate campus in bid to save money and encourage remote work among its employees. The co-op now plans to have multiple "headquarters" locations throughout the Seattle...
View ArticleWorkers say major retailers suppress news of workplace COVID-19 cases, and...
Summary List PlacementCaleb Lawson had 24 hours to make a decision: come back to work at REI and put his partner's health at risk or quit.This was in June, when his REI store in Grand Rapids, Michigan,...
View ArticleWith the world preparing for a long winter season in pandemic, sales of skis,...
Summary List PlacementConcerns over a second wave of the coronavirus haven't stopped Americans from finding ways to stay both social and active as winter nears. Similar to sales of fire pits and...
View ArticleHow outdoor outfitter REI is tapping into the $28 billion resale market and...
Summary List PlacementREI's "garage sale" events are so popular with members of the co-op that shoppers have been known to camp out in line the night before. The periodic store sales, which have been a...
View ArticleREI gives its employees a paid day off on Black Friday, but hourly workers...
Summary List PlacementOn October 27, 2015, REI announced a policy that would become the gold standard of ethical Black Friday shopping: Not shopping at all.In an era where Black Friday sales had...
View ArticleHow to make a return to Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and other popular retailers
Summary List PlacementWith the holidays approaching, it's important to know how to return gifts and other items to stores, so you don't get stuck with something you don't want.Many retailers —...
View ArticlePatagonia's collection of fashion-forward outerwear perfectly marries...
Summary List PlacementPatagonia has long been a cult-favorite brand among nature lovers and outdoor adventurers, but if you've been paying attention to street-style trends as of late, you'll know...
View ArticleREI's holiday sale has huge discounts on outdoor gear from brands like The...
Summary List PlacementNow through December 17, REI's Holiday Warm Up Sale features discounts on everything from Mountain Hardwear apparel and LifeStraw water filters to snow gear from its in-house...
View ArticleREI's End of Year Clearance sale can save you up to 50% on Patagonia,...
Summary List PlacementNow through December 31, REI is holding its annual End of Year Clearance sale featuring up to 50% off all clearance apparel and footwear.Though the sale is slated to end along...
View ArticleREI's January clearance sale can save you up to 50% on Patagonia, Columbia,...
Summary List PlacementNow through January 18, REI is offering up to 50% off all clearance apparel and footwear from brands like Patagonia, Osprey, Columbia, and more.Historically, the best deals never...
View ArticleREI's Member Moment Sale lets Co-op members save 20% off select full-price gear
Summary List PlacementNow through March 29, REI's Member Moment Sale lets Co-op members get 20% off one full-price item and an extra 20% off REI Outlet gear.Members need only use the code "MEMBER21"...
View ArticleI went on a 3-day camping and hiking trip led by REI's travel company —...
Summary List PlacementMy alarm jostled me awake at 5 a.m. PT, around the same time I'd usually wake up on the East coast. But instead of getting dressed for work, I layered up in comfortable gear, made...
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