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Rei Appoints Mary Beth Laughton As CEO, Succeeding Eric Artz

Rei Appoints Mary Beth Laughton As CEO, Succeeding Eric Artz

01/22/25, 5:26 PM
Location
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Industry
leisure
travel
e commerce
Position
chief executive officer
president
REcreational Equipment Inc. (REI) announced the retirement of long-time CEO Eric Artz in late March, to be succeeded by Mary Beth Laughton, a renowned retail veteran with experience at Nike and Gap Inc’s Athleta brand.

Company Info

Company
REI Co-op
Location
seattle, washington, united states
Additional Info
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation's largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 23 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 181 locations in 42 states and the District of Columbia. If you can't visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. REI isn't just about gear. Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI's active adventure travel company that runs more than 100 itineraries across the country. In many communities where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.

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