Apr 19, 2024 - News

New REI opens near Portland

Joseph Gallivan

Recreational equipment laid out in an REI store — REI opens its biggest Oregon store in Beaverton on April 19. Photo: Courtesy of REI

REI's new Beaverton store opens Friday, two months after the company's Pearl District location closed despite city leaders attempts to keep it in town.

Why it matters: The company — headquartered in Sumner, Washington — is part of Portland's outdoorsy identity, particularly for cyclists who mourned the departure of the cycle repair store downtown.

Zoom out: There are REIs in Tualatin and Hillsboro and a "Re/Supply" resale store in Clackamas.

The Beaverton store at 2780 S.W. Cedar Hills Boulevard is in the former Bed Bath & Beyond at the Walker Center.

What they're saying: The store is the largest of the nine REIs in Oregon, according to REI Beaverton store manager Dacia Stockton.

How it works: As a co-op, REI charges a one-time, lifetime $30 fee, for discounts and an annual member reward of around 10% that comes on a card in the mail.

If you go: REI is holding a three-day grand opening starting at 10am Friday.

From 1–5 pm through Sunday, the parking lot will host booths from apparel brands including Arc'teryx, Osprey, and Columbia Sportswear, and from nonprofits such as Northwest Trail Alliance.
Regular hours are 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 6pm Sunday.

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