REI to shut all 143 stores and pay employees to #OptOutside on Black Friday

REI to shut all 143 stores and pay employees to #OptOutside on Black FridayEvery year on Black Friday, stores across the United States post deep discounts to encourage consumers to buy more. This year, however, the co-op REI is instead shutting every single one of its 143 stores across the country and paying their staff to go outside.

Source: REI to shut all 143 stores and pay employees to #OptOutside on Black Friday | Inhabitat – Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Jeremy Smith
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Jeremy Smith is the editor and co-founder of Travindy. He is a writer and communications consultant working for a more responsible and sustainable tourism industry. He is the author of two books, writes a fortnightly blog on responsible tourism for World Travel Market, and provides consultancy to a wide range of companies and organisations, ranging from National Parks to individual hotels and tour operators.

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