SEATTLE — Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retail
cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced
plans to open a new store in East Hanover, N.J. in the fall of 2009.
Located at Route 10 and Murray Road, the 30,000 square-foot store
will offer the top brands of gear and apparel for outdoor recreation,
including the co-op’s award-winning REI and Novara products. The
new store will feature a bike shop where technicians will provide quick
assemblies or repairs, in addition to a seasonal gear rental department
to help encourage members and customers to explore new outdoor
activities. REI East Hanover will be the second location in New Jersey,
joining a store in Marlton, which opened in 2005.
“REI has been looking to expand our locations on the East
Coast and grow our non-profit relationships to help encourage more
people to be active outside,” said Anne Maleady, REI retail
director for the Northeast district. “Whether individuals are
looking for advice on how to begin commuting by bicycle or suggestions
on close-to-home adventures for the entire family, we’re excited to
help outfit the East Hanover community for their next trip into the
outdoors.”
As part of its commitment to inspire, educate and outfit for a
lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship, REI partners with outdoor
recreation and conservation non-profits in its communities. In 2008, the
co-op has provided nearly $17,000 of grant support to three New Jersey
nonprofit partners in the form of gear and/or financial donations. Those
organizations include Children’s Resource Center Inc., Pinelands Preservation Alliance Inc and Saddler’s Woods Conservation
Association. The new East Hanover store will also feature a community
room that REI and its non-profit partners can utilize for classes,
presentations and events.
Hiring clinics will occur approximately three months prior to the
store’s opening, where the co-op will recruit approximately 60
employees who share a passion for the outdoors and quality customer
service. Known for their expertise in the products they sell, REI
employees help members and customers select the right gear, apparel and
advice for outdoor activities, such as camping, climbing, cycling,
fitness, hiking, paddling, snow sports and travel. More information
about employment opportunities is available at www.rei.com/jobs.
REI members receive a share in the company’s profits through
an annual member refund based on their purchases, in addition to special
member pricing on gear rentals, shop services and trips through REI
Adventures. Based on the co-op’s 2007 sales, $62.8 million was
distributed to its active members through the dividend program earlier
this year. More information about REI memberships is available at
www.rei.com/membership.
About REI
REI is a national outdoor retail co-op dedicated to inspiring,
educating and outfitting its members and the community for a lifetime of
outdoor adventure and stewardship. Founded in 1938 by a group of Pacific
Northwest mountaineers seeking quality equipment, REI operates retail
stores nationwide, two online stores – http://www.rei.com and
http://www.REI-OUTLET.com – and an adventure travel company, REI
Adventures. REI offers products from all of the top brands for camping,
climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling, snow sports and travel,
including its own line of award-winning outdoor gear and apparel. While
anyone may join or shop at REI, members pay a one-time $20 fee and
receive a share in the company’s profits through an annual member
refund based on their purchases. As an active supporter of the
communities in which it does business, REI is committed to promoting
environmental stewardship and increasing access to outdoor recreation
through education, volunteerism, gear donations and financial
contributions.
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