Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open its first store in Louisville, KY on November 8. The store will carry outdoor gear and apparel from leading brands and has a full-service bike shop staffed by certified mechanics.
REI is the country’s largest consumer co-op. Members receive a wide range of benefits, including a used gear trade-in program called Re/Supply, discounts on shop services and experiences and a share of the co-op’s annual profits based on qualifying purchases.
“We have been interested in Louisville for nearly a decade,” said Lindsay Struve, REI regional director. “Even prior to announcing our new store, more than 29,000 REI members from the community have connected with the co-op for their outdoor adventures through our online resources and stores in adjacent states. As we open our doors, we are also excited to develop lasting partnerships with local nonprofits to support their efforts to welcome more people outside.”
The store is located in the Paddock Shops with a footprint of approximately 31,100 square feet. It offers online pickup in-store and at curbside.
REI has hired approximately 50 employees to staff the Louisville store and will hold a three-day grand opening.
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