Overview
Introduction
The REI co-op, which it's been since its founding in the 1930s, sells just about anything one could need for an outdoor adventure, whether it takes you to the water, the desert, or the forest. Heavily involved in activism, the company offers a "toolkit" to employees on how to take action in their own communities to protect the environment and foster a healthy relationship with nature.
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Outdoor Gear • Outdoor Apparel
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About the Company
Lloyd and Mary Anderson were enthusiastic mountaineers in the 1930s in search of cheaper equipment. The process of purchasing ice picks and other mountain equipment from local shops was expensive, so Lloyd took to ordering directly from the source, Austria. The two began saving money by cutting out the middleman. Other mountaineers in the area caught on and asked to join Lloyd and Mary in their purchases. Quickly, the group’s buying power was strengthened by the community, and the REI co-op was officially founded. With a membership fee of just $1, the Anderson’s co-op built a strong community of outdoor enthusiasts that served as the foundation for REI as we know it today.
REI has remained committed to its community since the beginning. The company has no shareholders. It is a member-owned cooperative with nearly 20 million members...
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