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An inside look at how REI prepares and sells its affordable Used Gear
REI Used Gear is a section of outdoor co-op REI that sells used men's, women's, and kid's clothing, as well as a large variety of used outdoor gear, from top brands like The North Face, Merrell,...
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I went on a 3-day camping and hiking trip led by REI's travel company —...
REI doesn't only sell outdoor gear. You can also go on an outdoor adventure anywhere in the world through its travel company REI Adventures. REI Adventures offers more than 250 guided trips for a...
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REI is defying Black Friday and closing its stores for the 5th year in a row...
REI is closing on Black Friday for the fifth year in a row, and it's encouraging shoppers and employees to sign up for a 52-week action plan of "small steps" to curb carbon emissions and live more...
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How REI has managed to lead with its values and still turn a profit
In many ways, REI is a unique retailer.The outdoor co-op closes on Black Friday, pays dividends to its 18 million member-owners, gives more than 70% of its profits back to the outdoor community, is...
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More 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...
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Here 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...
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Patagonia released a new collection of fashion-forward outerwear that...
Patagonia has temporarily closed its distribution centers as a safety precaution in response to the coronavirus. Customers will be unable to place orders on Patagonia's website, but in the interim,...
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Face 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...
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REI 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...
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The best hiking pants
The best hiking pants offer a blend of comfort and durability, able to keep pace no matter if you're out for a short day hike or a multi-day backpacking trip. You'll also want your hiking pants to wick...
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REI 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...
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Outdoor 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...
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Outdoor 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...
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Workers 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,...
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With 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...
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How 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...
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REI 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...
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How 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 —...
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Patagonia'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...
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REI'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...
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