REI leaving Alderwood after 2 decades for larger footprint
Changes are coming to REI’s Alderwood Mall location as the outdoor retailer nearly doubles its physical footprint.
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NLRB files complaint against REI for withholding raises, bonuses to union workers
The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint against REI Co-op on Thursday, finding it broke the law by withholding ...
It’s Been a Turbulent Period for the Outdoor Industry. Here’s Why.
Economists and industry experts explain how the pandemic, inflation, and the threat of tariffs have caused chaos within some ...
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REI packing up Alderwood location for move to bigger store in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD — REI is closing its Alderwood mall location ... In a letter to employees on Jan. 6, company CEO Eric Artz said the company needed to focus on its core business selling outdoor ...
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REI union says co-op is turning ‘corporate’ with new board members
The events business, known as experiences, had never been profitable for REI. In a letter to employees, CEO Eric Artz said the retail side subsidized it, and any effort to make it profitable would ...
Des Moines Register28d
Back Country in Beaverdale will close after 51 years in business
"The reality is a thriving co-op requires a sustainable economic model that is capable of investing at the appropriate level to fully fund our most critical strategic ambitions," REI CEO Eric Artz ...
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Back Country in Beaverdale will close after 51 years in business
The Back Country outdoors store, a Beaverdale landmark, is closing after 51 years in business. Owner Jay Kozel made the announcement on Instagram. He said "debt" is the reason for the closure of ...