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REI to open latest California store in San Luis Obispo

Published
May 1, 2019

REI has announced plans to open a new store along California’s central coast in San Luis Obispo in the fall of 2019.


REI now operates a total of 28 stores in the state - REI - Instagram @rei


The new 22,000 square-foot store will be located at the SLO Promenade, and will offer a range of the company’s outdoor gear for activities like hiking, camping, cycling and climbing. In addition, the store will offer equipment rentals and will host outdoor experiences, as well as workshops geared toward the local outdoor community.

“Close to the California coast and Los Padres National Forest, San Luis Obispo is a thriving outdoor hub,” said Greg Mellinger, REI’s retail director for the California-Nevada district. “We are thrilled to finally join San Luis Obispo and further connect our members to the amazing outdoor opportunities this community has to offer.”

In order to connect with the community and promote the store opening, REI will partner with The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers (CCMB) to support stewardship efforts in the local community.

REI opened its first store in California in Berkeley in 1975, and now operates a total of 28 stores in the state.

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