REI has announced plans to open a door in Salem, Ore., at Keizer Station this coming spring. Along with selling gear and apparel, the The 22,000 square-foot store will offer professional assembly and repair services through its bike shop, and further extend the retailer’s commitment to outdoor education through its classes and presentations.
REI Salem-Keizer will join stores in Clackamas, Hillsboro, Portland and Tualatin in serving 216,000 active members in the greater Portland area. The retailer first opened a store in Portland in 1976 and relocated to its current location in the Pearl District in 2004.
“REI prides itself on expert employees and quality products that enhance anyone’s trip into the great outdoors,” said Kevin House, REI retail director for the Sierra-Cascade district. “The new store at Keizer Station will extend our services and product expertise to 13,300 eager and loyal members in Salem, who previously traveled more than 30 miles to shop at an REI store.”
REI will hire approximately 50 employees for the new store. Beginning early next year, interested candidates can apply online at rei.jobs.
