Cave Canem: I wish there was a watchdog for the REI Coop board of directors

 

Wanted watchdog for the board of directors of the REI COOP. Let us read those recent articles from Skadden about corporate governance: Watch out for the Watchdogs, Activists say Yes to Vote No campaigns in 2025 (and hopefully for 2026)

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