Recreational Equipment, Inc., aka REI, has announced Mary Beth as the company's new CEO. The previous CEO, Eric Artz, is reported to leave the position as he retires in March.

Mary Beth Laughton, a footwear and fashion veteran who has held leadership positions at several industry giants, will soon take the helm at REI Co-op. The outdoor specialty retail giant announced ...

Weeks after the retailer shuttered its experiences business, REI on Wednesday announced that CEO Eric Artz will retire in March as part of a planned succession process. Mary Beth Laughton ...

Eric Artz, the president and CEO of REI Co-op, will retire in March. He will be succeeded by Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI board director. The company confirmed Laughton will join REI as ...

Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI Board Director and seasoned retail leader, will join REI as president on February 3, 2025, before assuming full CEO responsibilities on March 31. Laughton has ...

REI Co-op, the outdoor retailer headquartered near Seattle, announced Wednesday that its President and CEO, Eric Artz, is stepping down in March and will be replaced by Mary Beth Laughton ...

REI's incoming president will oversee the co-op as it looks toward a future with more unionized stores and a relatively stable economy.

Seattle headquartered outdoor retailer REI president & CEO, Eric Artz has announced his retirement in March. Mary Beth ...