As February beckons, I wanted to look at the books I read last year that stayed with me, and that you might enjoy.

REI is having an identity crisis. Originally formed as a co-op in 1938, it earned a strong reputation in our community for ...

Unionized employees want to change the storied retailer's direction. But they'll have to get through the "member-elected" ...

Ski shop workers at an REI in New York City went on strike after the company took away their respirators. Scenes from the REI picket line. New York City—Deep in the basement of REI’s flagship SoHo ...

The Experiences division offered adventure-style travel and day tours, as well as classes on a variety of subjects from ...

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol was recently awarded a $96 million compensation package after four months of leading the company.

REI president and CEO Eric Artz is retiring. The head of the Issaquah, Wash.-based consumer co-op will leave his post in March. Mary Beth Laughton, who was CEO of Athleta for three years ending in ...

Recreational Equipment, Inc., aka REI, has announced Mary Beth as the company's new CEO. The previous CEO, Eric Artz, is reported to leave the position as he retires in March.

Laughton will succeed Eric Artz, who is retiring. Since 2023, Laughton has led Nike’s direct-to-consumer business, overseeing sales through Nike’s stores, apps and website. She previously ...

Seattle headquartered outdoor retailer REI president & CEO, Eric Artz has announced his retirement in March. Mary Beth ...

Laughton will replace Eric Artz, who will be retiring in March. Artz, who had previously been the outdoor retailer’s COO, took over the CEO role in February 2019 when the previous CEO, Jerry Stritzke, ...

Suzanne Stevens and Joey Thompson Jan 23, 2025, 5:59am PST REI REI has named Mary Beth Laughton as its next president and CEO. From the Portland Business Journal. Nike executive Mary Beth Laughton ...