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  1. 08-07-2018, 11:10 #1
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    Default REI Invests Nearly $645000 In National Scenic Trails In 2018 - SGB Media (press relea


    REI Invests Nearly $645000 In National Scenic Trails In 2018
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    Appalachian Trail: REI is investing $48,100 in four nonprofits dedicated to stewarding the Appalachian Trail: Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, Appalachian Mountain Connecticut Chapter, and Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.



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  2. 08-07-2018, 21:43 #2
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    Wow, just think how much more they could have donated if they hadn’t driven so many customers away!
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    Good job REI!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tundracamper View Post
    Wow, just think how much more they could have donated if they hadn’t driven so many customers away!


    So you're telling me that by opening up more brick and mortars, they are losing business?
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  5. 08-08-2018, 15:09 #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by TNhiker View Post
    So you're telling me that by opening up more brick and mortars, they are losing business?
    Since they lost all of mine, yes.
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  6. 08-08-2018, 15:29 #6
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    Glad to see a major retailer give back to their community.

    Sales topped $2 Billion in 2014: https://insideoutdoor.com/reis-annua...top-2-billion/

    ETA: REI reports record sales of $2.62 billion in 2017
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  7. 08-08-2018, 19:17 #7
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    Not a member anymore but good on them for doing it!
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