REI is Laying Off 275 Employees

Re:REI is Laying Off 275 Employees by prepend on Thursday October 12, 2023 @08:55PM (#37865170)

So many Patagonia jackets are bought at REI and worn at companies that employ many hackers.

I wonder how common it is as a clothier of hackers. For the past few years I think I end up buying a lot of their lightweight hiking pants for travel and office work. And REI is the best store I’ve found to actually go in and check out stuff before buying.

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Re:REI is Laying Off 275 Employees by oldbbsnickname on Thursday October 12, 2023 @09:30PM (#37865436)

HAHAA. ;)

This is true, I did acquire some of REI's water containers and blankets when I used to vanlife. The good thing about REI is they often have good bicycle mechanics, but they're encumbered by many corporate regulations. If you're more DIY, you're probably better off going to a local bike shop who can do major things like scooter brake replacements.

Anyone not from the US: REI is a fractional employee&customer co-op, brick-and-mortar glamping mecca that also sells sporting goods, hiking gear, and Birkenstocks.

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