REI is a national outdoor retail cooperative, committed to inspiring, educating and outfitting for a lifetime of outdoor adventures. Founded in 1938 by a group of Pacific Northwest mountaineers seeking quality equipment, REI is today the nation's largest consumer co-op with more than two million active members. REI offers products from all of the top – more... brands for camping, climbing, cycling, hiking, outdoor cross training, paddling, snow sports and travel, including its own line of award-winning gear and apparel. While anyone may join or shop at REI, members pay a one-time $15 fee and receive a share in the company's profits through an annual member refund based on their purchases. REI currently operates stores in 25 states, two online stores-REI.com and REI-OUTLET.com-and an adventure travel company, REI Adventures. A portion of REI's profits is set aside each year for support of environmental stewardship and outdoor recreation causes. – less
REI Employer Reviews
REI5.0
Very dedicated and flexible company to work for. Has made the fortune 500 lists of 100 best companies to work for several years in a row
Sales Associat/Stocker (Current Employee), College Park, MD – February 9, 2012
REI5.0
REI is Great!
Sales Specialist (Former Employee), Denver, CO – February 7, 2012
REI4.0
Great learning experience, fun staff and management, great benefits
sales associate (Former Employee), Santa Rosa, Ca – November 11, 2011
REI5.0
Passion for the outdoors meets retail
Customer Service & Camping Sales Staff (Former Employee) – August 18, 2011
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