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REI Co-Op 'Experiences' Division Facing Closure After Years of Programming
REI has been the go-to store for adventurers for decades. The company recently announced that their well-liked 'Experiences' business involving classes and tours will be shutting down.
REI Shutters Experience Division Known for Excursions, Tours, and More after 40 Years
REI Co-op, the beloved outdoor retailer, announced Wednesday that it would be closing its Experiences division.
REI closes tours and events division amid latest round of layoffs
The latest cuts mark the fourth round of layoffs for REI since October 2023, as the business struggles to return to profitability. Previous layoffs affected corporate employees and some retail positions, as REI restructured its store operations.
REI exits 'Experiences' businesses, laying off hundreds
REI is cutting hundreds of jobs as the Issaquah-based co-op eliminates its "Experiences" division.
Why is REI laying off 438 employees? What to know about its Experiences business
"I want to acknowledge and extend my gratitude to the Experiences team for all they have done and accomplished over the 40 years of its existence," REI President and CEO Eric Artz
REI Lays Off 438 Employees, Shuts Down Experiences Division
More than 400 employees will lose their jobs as REI closes its Experiences program, ending the adventure travel and outdoor education programs that have been part of the retailer’s identity for 40 years.
REI Adventures Shuts Down Trips: How To Find Alternative Active Travel
A major active travel company is closing its doors, but there are still a lot of good alternatives for your next hiking or ...
Struggling REI cuts hundreds of employees, axes tour and events business
Affected full-time employees will receive their full salary and benefits through March 9. Workers who split time between the ...
REI to lay off over 400 employees in elimination of business division
Any customers who have Experience trips or programs booked will receive a full refund of costs paid to REI. These aren't the ...
REI cuts staff, eliminates tour and events business
Affected full-time employees will receive their full salary and benefits through March 9. Workers who split time between the ...
REI shutters experiences business, eliminating hundreds of jobs
More than 400 employees will be let go as part of the decision. CEO Eric Artz said the 40-year-old experiences division was ...
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REI Exits the Adventure Tourism Business
REI Experiences was launched in 1987, then branded as REI Adventures. In 2022 the company rebranded this to REI Experiences, ...
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400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program
More than 400 employees will lose their jobs as REI closes its Experiences program, ending the adventure travel and outdoor ...
REI's Layoffs Sized Up by Outdoor Industry Authorities
REI Co-op's decision to shut down its Experiences business and lay off 428 employees caught many in the outdoor industry off ...