Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op is opening a store in College Station, Texas in Fall of 2024. This location – which is situated less than a half-mile from Texas A&M University – will offer an assortment of outdoor gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, climbing and more. Plus, it will offer a full-service bike shop, staffed by certified mechanics.
“College Station and the surrounding region have many natural places to play, explore and relax so being outside can be part of everyday life,” said Kristen Engels, REI regional director. “With incredible settings for hiking, camping, mountain biking, trail running and much more so close to the city, the co-op looks forward to being a resource when we open our 11th store in the state. We also are excited to develop partnerships with local nonprofits to support their efforts to welcome more people outside.”
The store, which is located at 615 University Drive East in College Station, will span 21,732 square feet. It is accompanied by other Texas stores in Austin, Austin-Gateway, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Houston-Baybrook, Houston-Willowbrook, Plano, San Antonio and Southlake.
REI is the country’s largest consumer co-op. Everyone is welcome to shop REI and tap into the vast amount of expertise provided by the co-op’s store staff and online resources. Members who join the co-op enjoy benefits such as a used gear trade-in program (Re/Supply); discounts on shop services and experiences; a share of the co-op’s annual profits based on qualifying purchases and more. With each new membership purchased, the co-op donates $5 to support the REI Cooperative Action Fund, a community-supported nonprofit fueled by donations from REI members, customers, employees, foundations and corporate partners, including the co-op. Since launching in 2021, the REI Fund has invested $815,000 in 19 Texas nonprofits.
