REI expanding with three new stores

Seattle -- REI will enter two new states in the fall, opening a store at the new Christiana Fashion Center, in Christiana, Delware, and another at the new Mills Crossing, in West Des Moines, Iowa.



The outdoor gear and apparel retailer also plans to open a store in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at Pembroke Mall, in spring 2016.



"We have wanted to open stores in Delaware and Iowa for years, so this is exciting, and we can't wait to bring the REI experience closer to our members and customers in Virginia. At each store, we'll work to engage, support and grow the outdoor community," said Tim Spangler, senior VP of retail, which operates 138 stores in 33 states.