CEO Mary Beth Laughton has to simultaneously firm up REI's earthy cred and raise its retail game in a competitive landscape.

Joe Mizrahi, the secretary-treasurer for UFCW 3000, the union representing REI employees in Bellingham, said the results felt ...

In a rare turnaround last week, REI Co-op CEO Mary Beth Laughton apologized for what she said was the outdoor retailer's "mistake" of supporting Doug Burgum's nomination as Secretary of the Interior.

ORIGINAL STORY (4/10/2025): REI, an outdoors retailer, announced this week it was withdrawing its support of former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum for his current role as Interior Secretary.

The outdoor retailer drew criticism for blocking union-backed candidates from the ballot and for its initial support of a ...