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100

REI Bellingham's daily conversion rate goal

44%

100

The acronym DWR 

durable water repellant

100

An essential add on to any customer purchasing rain gear

NikWax

100

This footwear brand promises to plant a tree for every pair of shoes sold. 

Who are Oboz? 

100

The tab on REI's website that allows customers to read informational articles on outdoor activities or gear to learn more before trying a new outdoor adventure or making a purchase. 

Expert Advice 

200

The amount of money REI donates to the REI Cooperative Action Fund for each membership sold 

$5

200

The acronym RDS 

Responsibly Sourced Down 

200

The three measurements taken on Brannock Device 

Foot length, width, arch length 

200

This brand launched their "Just Add Water" social sharing campaign in 2019 which is a long term project to partner with community groups and organizations that promote inclusivity, diversity, and access in the paddle sports community as well as promote conservation and environmental justice. 

Who is NRS?

200

The number of original members that started REI. 

21

300

REI's membership goal by 2030

what is 50 million members 

300

The system used commonly by shippers to move product into and out of inventory 

SAP

300

The REI search tool that can be used to find information on "how-to's" for store-related functions and tasks. 

Knowledge Base (KB)

300

The first company in the world to develop a direct, long-term link and connection to their merino wool producers.

Who is IceBreaker?

300

The non-profit with the mission statement "directly supports organizations promoting justice, equity and belonging in the outdoors to strengthen the health and well-being of people and communities"

REI Cooperative Action Fund 


400

The two exclusions of the member perk free shipping. 

Oversized and expedited shipping 

400

A certification that requires produces and manufacturers to promote sustainable livelihoods and safe working conditions for their farmers, workers, and facilities  

Fair Trade Certification 

400

At least 7 of the ten essentials 

Navigation, headlamp, sun protection, first aid, knife, fire, shelter, food, water, clothes 

400

This camping brand now uses 100% post-consumer recycled materials for their products, recycling over 5 million discarded plastic water bottles through their supply chain annually. They are also part of 1% for the Planet and are 100% Climate Neutral.

Rumpl

400

The 4 REI Inclusion Network Groups 

BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Women's, Veterans 

500

The amount of money REI donates up to annually to the REI Cooperative Action Fund from purchases made with the REI Mastercard 

1 million dollars 

500

This certification "works to prevent chemicals of concern from entering into textile-based materials at each step of the manufacturing process while promoting resource conservation and efficiency."

Bluesign 

500

The seven principles of Leave no Trace 

(1) Plan ahead and prepare, (2) Travel and camp on durable surfaces, (3) dispose of waste properly, (4) leave what you find, (5)minimum campfire impacts, (6) respect wildlife, (7) be considerate of others 

500

This brand got its start in Maui, Hawaii working on Surfboarding and Wind Surfing equipment. When customers came in wanting the same level of gear quality for their other adventures - this brand rose to the challenge and designed products for cycling, snowboarding, and skiing.

Dakine

500

All 5 REI Flagship locations

Seattle, WA; Soho, NY; Denver, CO; Bloomington, MN; Washington D.C.