The two pop-up stores will be stocked with pre-loved outdoor gear and apparel as it commits to drive the growth of its resale business.
Recreational Equipment Inc (REI) is a retail and outdoor recreation services corporation. REI sells sporting goods, camping gear, travel equipment, and clothing. It also offers services such as outdoor-oriented vacations and courses. The brand committed to launching its online ‘recommerce’ business in 2018 and following this in October 2019, the retailer piloted a programme where members were rewarded for trading in their used outdoor items.
In a continuation of this commitment to the resale sector, REI has launched two pop-up store locations at Manhattan Beach and Conshohocken that are stocked with ‘high-quality’ used products available at discounted prices.
“Our recommerce business continues to exceed our expectations. We see many benefits to expanding this business: first, as an opportunity to introduce our members to more outdoor activities through lower priced products. Also, having a robust used gear business helps reduce the co-op’s overall impact on the environment as we work to achieve our climate and zero waste objectives.”
