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Company:REI-Recreational Equipment IncCurrent Opportunities (0) Company Website  Location(s):MNMap Location
Phone:(000) 000-0000Industry:Wholesale / Retail Trade (non-computer)Size:500 or more |
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Company OverviewIn 1938, mountain climbers Lloyd and Mary Anderson joined with 21 fellow Northwest climbers to found Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI). The group structured REI as a consumer cooperative to purchase high-quality ice axes and climbing equipment from Europe because such gear could not be purchased locally. The word quickly spread, and soon many other outdoors people joined the co-op. As REI grew, so too did the range of outdoor gear available to the co-op members.During the past six decades, REI has grown into a renowned supplier of specialty outdoor gear and clothing. We serve the needs of outdoors people through 82 retail stores in the U.S. and by direct sales via the Internet (REI.com and REI-OUTLET.com), telephone and mail. Today, REI is the nation's largest consumer cooperative with more than 2.8 million members. Although the gear sold by REI looks much different now than it did in 1938, being a cooperative business remains central to REI. While non-members are welcome to shop at REI, only members enjoy special benefits, including an annual member refund on eligible purchases. REI's business success allowed the co-op to return member refunds to its active members in 2005 totaling more than $50 million, and provide $2.5 million in donations in support of the outdoors and outdoor recreation. REI's reputation is strengthened by an employee team that is recognized both for its knowledge of the outdoors and outdoor equipment and for being a friendly resource in helping any customer, from novice to the highly accomplished, prepare for their outdoor adventures. Passion. Pride. Integrity. Fun. REI is a different kind of company. We're a leading retailer of outdoor gear and clothing, dedicated to inspiring, educating and outfitting our members, customers and the community for a lifetime of outdoor adventures. We have our roots in the outdoors, starting with our beginning as a mountaineering cooperative in 1938. What drives our business is our employees' passion for the outdoors. REI's reputation for quality, service and integrity is one that is strengthened by our employees - a team that is recognized for knowledge of the outdoors and of the gear that gets us there. If you'd like to work for a leader in the industry, be rewarded for initiative and creativity, and balance working smart with time off to play...come join us! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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