REI, Nike and Portland

REI names Portland resident, Nike exec its next CEO
REI this week named Portland’s Mary Beth Laughton the co-op’s next CEO, making her the latest Nike executive to get the top job at another company. Laughton will succeed Eric Artz, who is retiring.
REI names former Nike, Athleta exec to be next CEO amid company struggles
REI named Mary Beth Laughton, a former leader at Nike, Athleta, and Sephora, at the company's next CEO after Eric Artz retires in March.
REI names Portlander as next president, CEO in company’s ‘next chapter’
REI’s President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Artz announced his retirement on Wednesday and named a Portlander as the company’s next chief executive.
REI hires former Nike, Athleta exec as its new CEO with mandate to turn around the outdoor retailer
Recreational Equipment Inc., the outdoor-gear retailer better known as REI, is getting a new trail guide. The struggling company announced on Wednesday that longtime CEO Eric Artz is retiring in late March and will be replaced by Mary Beth Laughton,
Nike executive named incoming REI CEO
Nike executive Mary Beth Laughton has been named incoming CEO of REI. Laughton has since August 2023 been head of Nike Global Direct to Consumer. According to her LinkedIn profile, she is still a member of Nike's leadership team. She will replace REI President and CEO Eric Artz, who will retire on March 31, the co-op announced Wednesday.
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Who is Incoming REI Co-op President and CEO Mary Beth Laughton?
Mary Beth Laughton, a footwear and fashion veteran who has held leadership positions at several industry giants, will soon ...
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EXEC: REI Names Mary Beth Laughton as Next CEO as Eric Artz Plans Exit
REI Co-op President and CEO Eric Artz will retire in March, marking a new chapter in the co-op’s 87-year history. Mary Beth ...
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REI Co-op CEO Eric Artz Steps Down, Nike Vet Mary Beth Laughton to Take Reins
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REI Taps New CEO, Hoping For A Turnaround
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REI President & CEO Eric Artz Announces Retirement; Mary Beth Laughton to Become the Co-op's Next President & CEO
REI Co-op president & CEO, Eric Artz, today announced that he will retire in March as CEO, marking a new chapter in the co-op ...
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Outdoor retailer REI welcomes Mary Beth Laughton as new CEO
Seattle headquartered outdoor retailer REI president & CEO, Eric Artz has announced his retirement in March. Mary Beth Laughton to become the company's ...