Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
REI is an outdoor retail co-op dedicated to inspiring, educating and outfitting its members and the community for a lifetime of outdoor adventure. Founded in 1938 by a group of Pacific Northwest mountaineers seeking quality equipment, REI operates retail stores nationwide, two online stores and an adventure travel company, REI Adventures. REI offers products from top brands for camping, climbing, cycling, hiking, outdoor fitness, paddling, snowsports and travel, including its own line of award-winning gear and apparel. REI is committed to promoting environmental stewardship and increasing access to outdoor recreation through education, volunteerism, gear donations and financial contributions.
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12-09-09
REI Foundation Establishes the Mary Anderson Legacy Grant to Celebrate Co-Founder’s 100th Birthday
The REI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI, has established the Mary Anderson Legacy Grant in celebration of the company co-founder's 100th birthday. The annual g...
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10-27-09
REI Round Rock and Lincoln Park Stores Awarded LEED(R) Gold Rating by USGBC
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), the national outdoor gear and clothing retail cooperative, today announced that its stores in Round Rock, Texas and Lincoln...
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09-11-09
EarthTeam Environmental Network Receives Grant from REI Foundation to Connect Youth to Nature
EarthTeam Environmental Network today announced a $14,000 grant provided by the REI Foundation, a private foundation supported by the ...
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09-08-09
REI’s Annual Stewardship Report Highlights Co-op’s Social and Environmental Work
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, has released its third annual stewardship report that provides an ev...
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06-15-09
National Audubon and REI Foundation Announce Grant for Nature Center Programming in Latino Community
CSRwire - Washington, DC. - June 15, 2009 - The National Audubon Society and the REI Foundation today announced the funding of a significant program that will allow Audubon to study its existing offerings and community col...
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06-12-09
New York Restoration Project, Sustainable South Bronx, Solar One and Mount Sinai Center for Children’s Environmental Health Launch NYC Green Stops Partnership with $100,000 Grant from REI Foundation
New York, NY - June 12, 2009 - Today four of New York City's most respected environmental organizations - New York Restoration Project (NYRP), Solar One, Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx) and Mount Sinai Center for Children's Environmental Health - launched the NYC Green Stops...
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05-11-09
Ready, Set, Go Outside with REI's Passport to Adventure!
SEATTLE, WA - May 11, 2009 - With summer fast approaching, Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national outdoor retailer, invites children and their families to explore the outdoors together with Passport to Adventure. Launching today, the free program is designed for chil...
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04-07-09
Find Out if the Road to Happiness Has a Bike Lane
SEATTLE "“ Outdoor gear and apparel retailer, Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), invites riders of all skill levels to join the self-prop...
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03-18-09
Bikes Belong Awards Five REI/Bicycle Friendly Community Grants
BOULDER, CO. - March 16, 2009 - Bikes Belong, in partnership with the League of American Bicyclists and with generous support from Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), is pleased to announce five REI/Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) Grant Awards. These grants of between $10,00...
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03-12-09
REI Recognized by Financial Times and JustMeans for its Comprehensive Stewardship Efforts
SEATTLE, WA. - March 12, 2009 - Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), the national outdoor gear and clothing retail cooperative, today announced that it received a 2009 Social Innovation Award by the Financial Times and JustMeans, in recognition of its social and...
