REI is closing its Experiences business, which includes adventure travel, day trips, classes and other events. As a result, the Seattle-based outdoor gear retailer will lay off 428 employees ...

After nearly 40 years, REI will eliminate its Experiences department effective this week, the company said today. The department formerly provided everything from outdoor education classes in ...

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

Affected full-time employees will receive their full salary and benefits through March 9. Workers who split time between the ...

Citing a lack of profitability, REI shut down its Experiences programs, ending its adventure travel, day tours and outdoor classes.

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