REI announces new Maryland store
23/06/2010
The 24,000 square-foot store will equip customers and members with gear and apparel from the top brands for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling, snow sports and travel, including REI’s own-brand clothing and Novara bike products. The new store will feature a bike shop for quick assemblies or repairs, a gear rental department to explore new activities, and a community space for the co-op and its non-profit partners to host outdoor-related classes, events and presentations.
“REI is committed to increasing the number of people recreating in the outdoors, and we are excited to expand our resources in the Baltimore and DC areas,” said Anne Maleady, REI retail director for the Northeast. “A new store in Columbia will allow us to better outfit cycling, paddling, camping and general outdoor enthusiasts in the area, and hopefully inspire others to adopt an outdoor lifestyle.”
Hiring for the Columbia store will occur approximately three months before opening. REI has said it will recruit between 40 and 50 employees who “share a passion for the outdoors and quality customer service”. Once hired, team members will take part in a training programme to deepen their ability “to be a knowledgeable outdoor resource for customers and the community”.
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