New locations will support outdoor communities in California, Colorado, New York, Texas, Utah and Washington
SEATTLE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op today announced its lineup of 2025 store openings as part of the company's efforts to support the active lifestyles of its membership and outdoor communities. Stores will open in six communities next spring and summer, including the California cities of Carlsbad, Chico and Elk Grove as well as in Amherst, New York; Durango, Colorado; and Lynnwood, Washington. The company also shared its intent to open in Prosper, Texas in 2026, which joins a previously announced St. George, Utah store. Additional stores for 2026 will be announced as leases are finalized.
"Our store employees are the heart of the co-op, and they welcome everyone to experience our product expertise, resources and inspiration in support of an active lifestyle," said Mary-Farrell Tarbox, REI vice president of Stores. "Cities that will have new stores represent communities that serve as a gateway to some of the country's most incredible natural places and where our members currently live or destinations where they love to play outside."
Each new REI store will offer a wide assortment of apparel and gear for camping, hiking, cycling, run and fitness, climbing, and more. In addition, every store will feature a full-service bike shop staffed by certified mechanics to tune and repair mountain, road, hybrid or e-bikes. Stores in Amherst, Durango, and Lynnwood will also operate seasonal ski and snowboard shops with technicians to service downhill skis, cross-country skis, backcountry skis, snowboards, or splitboards. REI St. George will offer Nordic ski hand tuning and snowboard mounting. REI members receive a 20% discount on bike and snow shop services (exclusions apply). Members also get a free tube with the purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase) and free machine wax on skis or boards.
2025 spring openings
2025 summer openings
Building on the momentum of 2025 growth, REI also announced two 2026 leases. Additional new stores will be announced as leases are finalized. Locations opening in 2026 include:
By the end of 2024, the co-op will have opened 10 stores and expanded its San Diego location that has served the public since 1994. Grand opening celebrations have held been in Albany, New York; Beavercreek, Ohio; Beaverton, Oregon; Glendale, Arizona; Ithaca, New York; Loveland, Colorado; and Rancho Mirage, California. Three more stores are slated for November, including College Station, Texas; Louisville, Kentucky; and Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to the six stores scheduled for 2025, the co-op will make capital investments in its current fleet to improve the employee workplace and customer shopping experience.
As the country's largest consumer co-op, everyone is welcome to shop at REI. Co-op members enjoy a wide range of benefits, including free U.S. standard shipping, bike and snow shop discounts, member coupons and discounts, a used gear trade-in program, an annual member reward of 10% back on eligible purchases, an extended satisfaction guarantee window of one year, and more. New members join a community that fights for a life outside. With each new membership purchased, the co-op donates $5 to support the REI Cooperative Action Fund. The REI Fund provides support to nonprofits across the country doing essential work to create a more equitable outdoors for everyone and research nature's impact on health. In addition, the REI Fund invests in local nonprofits as part of every store grand opening celebration.
Join the REI team
New REI stores typically hire between 35-45 employees. Outdoor enthusiasts interested in joining the team can learn more and apply online at REI.jobs. Candidates can set a job alert on the co-op's career site to be notified when positions post. REI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables a life outdoors for everyone. The co-op seeks team members who demonstrate shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism. All employees receive a wide variety of benefits, including generous product and service discounts, competitive pay and retirement contributions. REI employees also enjoy unique perks, such as two paid annual "Co-op Way Days" that allow them to enjoy their favorite outdoor activity and an additional paid day off on Black Friday.
About the REI Co-op
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation's largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 24 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. In addition to the co-op's many stores across the country, outdoor enthusiasts can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. Everyone is welcome to shop REI, but members who join the co-op enjoy a range of benefits. More than a retailer, REI is a purpose-driven and values-led company dedicated to enabling life outside for all.
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