When did the MEC logo change?

When did the MEC logo change?

18 June 2013
Rebranding. In 2012, when MEC had 15 stores, its marketing name was changed from Mountain Equipment Co-op to just MEC, to reflect the changed focus of the organization. On 18 June 2013, Mountain Equipment rebranded their logo, replacing the twin mountain peaks with a green square containing the text “MEC” in bold.

Why did MEC close?

The B.C.-based retailer had been struggling with an enormous debt burden, inventory problems and steep online competition for years. Then COVID-19 hit, shuttering stores and obliterating in-person sales. Still, the decision to sell came as a surprise to members of the co-operative.

Who is the CEO of MEC?

Eric Claus
“The brand has always meant so much to Canadians,” says Eric Claus, CEO and Chairman of MEC.

How many MEC members are there?

2015 MEC now has more than 2,000 employees and 4.5 million members. Members receive a share redemption of $5.4 million.

Did MEC go out of business?

Mountain Equipment Co-op After filing for creditor protection, MEC announced in September it was ending its 49-year run as a co-op by selling to a US private equity firm — after its already struggling finances were worsened by the pandemic.

Is MEC dog friendly?

Atmosphere (MEC is not pet friendly)

How much does an MEC membership cost?

There’s a $5 membership that you can buy to be part of this co-op. Full disclosure, I am one of those members. But there are millions of people, five million members now. How can they be consulted if MEC needs to make a change and survive?

Are REI and MEC related?

MEC was originally the brainchild of six Vancouver mountaineers who started in the 1970s making small, cross-border runs to outdoor equipment retailer REI, whose co-operative structure MEC shares.

Is MEC sold?

Iconic Canadian outdoor retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op has been sold. The business said Monday that its board of directors unanimously approved a deal in which a Los Angeles-based private investment firm called Kingswood Capital Management will acquire its assets, including the majority of its retail stores.

Is MEC in USA?

Do you have any MEC stores in the USA? We do not currently have any MEC locations outside of Canada, but members are welcome to use mec.ca from virtually anywhere in the world.