SEATTLE – November 03, 2026 -- REI Co-op will close all of its stores on Black Friday, Nov. 27, giving its 12,000 employees a paid day off while online shoppers can still place orders.

Every REI location shuts down on Nov. 27

Stores, distribution centers, call centers and headquarters will all be closed. Customers can browse and order on the website that day. Order processing and fulfillment resume the following day.

Seattle – October 06, 2026 -- REI Co-op and Japanese retailer BEAMS today launched the BEAMS x REI Co-op Expedition Parka, a limited-edition jacket based on an original 1986 design found in REI's archive. Only 500 units were made, and the parka goes on sale October 6 for $599 online and at select stores.

Seattle – September 11, 2026 -- REI Co-op is donating $1 million to organizations that maintain America's National Scenic and Historic Trails, and shoppers get a say in how some of the money is spent.