REI to Open NY, Florida Doors

Outdoor adventurers throughout Western New York State and Central Florida can visit new REI stores at CityGate in Rochester, N.Y., in the fall of 2016 and Winter Park Village in Winter Park, Fla., in the spring of 2017.

“We are thrilled to be able to better serve our members and partner with the outdoor communities in Rochester and Winter Park,” said Greg Medlyn, REI’s divisional vice president of Retail. “From the Finger Lakes to the Chain of Lakes, Rochester and Winter Park are two communities with a passion for a life outdoors and we look forward to helping local adventurers get outside.”

REI Rochester will be located at CityGate on the north side of the Erie Canal in the heart of the city’s university and hospital district. With the Finger Lakes and several ski resorts nearby, the 27,000 square foot store will carry gear for snow and water sports, in addition to the co-op’s traditional assortment. REI Rochester will serve nearly 3,000 active members in the region who currently visit the nearest store in Pittsburgh, more than 280 miles away.

REI Winter Park will be the second co-op location in Florida after REI Jacksonville opened in 2013. At 25,000 square feet, the new store will help outfit and educate nearly 9,000 active members for a variety of local outdoor adventures from biking the Cady Way Trail to paddling the many local lakes.

Candidates interested in joining the REI team at any local store can apply online at REI.com. The co-op expects to hire 50 employees for each of the new stores, who receive a variety of benefits, including generous product and service discounts, competitive pay and retirement contributions.