 First West Coast Florida Location, 22,500 Square Feet
TAMPA, FL – August 22, 2019 – REI Co-op, a specialty outdoor retailer and the nation’s largest consumer co-op, has selected Midtown Tampa for the company’s first west coast location, Bromley Companies announced today. “REI has been part of our vision for Midtown since the beginning, especially with the company’s significant membership base in Florida,” said Nicholas Haines, CEO, Bromley Companies. “REI is a perfect fit with Midtown’s other wellness focused tenants, including Whole Foods Market and True Food Kitchen, combined with our outdoor amenities to help foster connections and ultimately improve the health of the community." REI Co-op, known for quality outdoor gear, experiences and expertise, will open a 22,500-square-foot store in the heart of Midtown. REI Tampa will also offer a range of programs to connect people to a life outdoors. A national leader in outdoor experiences and education, the co-op helped more than 350,000 people across the country get outside and be inspired to lead an active lifestyle through a wide range of classes, tours and events. “Tampa is an incredible community to continue our mission to connect local REI members to the outdoor places and activities they love,” said Gail Kirkland, REI regional director for the south. “Whether our members are paddling the Hillsborough River or taking a short walk from our store along the Watercourse trail, we can help them prepare for any kind of adventure.” The Watercourse, a recreational trail measuring 1/3 of a mile, is a fresh concept in the Midtown District encouraging visitors to take a walk, bike, or jog around the signature Midtown Lake. Whether during lunch or after work, the Watercourse offers a workout on the heart-pounding fitness stations surrounding the Lake, or simple relaxation on thoughtfully placed park benches to enjoy the view. With a planned connection at Midtown Tampa to the future 51-mile Coast to Coast Regional Trail Network, the first state trail of its kind in the United States, REI will offer outdoor adventurers the necessary gear to hike, bike and/or walk the Trail. Additionally, Midtown’s walkable design with four acres of common public space such as Midtown Commons, a central gathering space for festivals, concerts, yoga in the park, and cross-fit stations will offer multiple ways for community connections. “REI joins Midtown Tampa’s growing list of first-to-market retailers and best-in-class partners that will make Midtown a much sought-after destination experience,” said Haines. REI is a member-owned co-op with more than 300,000 lifetime members in Florida. While anyone may shop at REI, members pay $20 for a lifetime membership and share in the company’s profits through an annual dividend. In addition, REI annually invests more than 70 percent of its profits in the outdoor community, which includes support for nonprofits to steward local trails and public lands, and connect people to the outdoors. This year, REI is investing $140,000 in Florida-based outdoor nonprofits including the Florida Trail Association and the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association’s Florida Chapter. As REI gets closer to opening in Tampa, the co-op plans to invest further in the local outdoor community. REI at Midtown will open in spring 2021. Based near Seattle, the company has 155 stores in 35 states, including two Florida locations in Jacksonville (opened 2013) and Winter Park (opened 2017). Bromley Companies, in partnership with Casto and Anderson, signed REI for Midtown Tampa. For Midtown Tampa retail leasing information, please contact Mark Fallon at mfallon@JRARetail.com or 513.309.8724. Join the REI team Candidates interested in joining the REI team at any local store can apply online at REI.com/jobs. REI expects to hire up to 45 employees for the Tampa location. New employees will receive a wide variety of benefits, including generous product and service discounts, competitive pay and retirement contributions. REI employees also enjoy unique perks, like two paid “Yay Days” that allow them to enjoy their favorite outdoor activity and an additional paid day off on Black Friday to #OptOutside with family and friends. REI has been recognized as one of Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for 22 consecutive years. About the REI Co-op REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of more than 18 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 155 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia. If you can’t visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the free REI shopping app. REI isn’t just about gear. Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI’s active adventure travel company, a global leader that runs more than 250 itineraries across all continents. In every community where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all. About Midtown Tampa On 22 acres, Midtown Tampa is the first mixed-use project of its kind in Tampa and the catalyst for an entirely new district connecting Westshore and Downtown. Midtown Tampa will deliver 1.8 million square feet of retail, residential, Class A office, entertainment and hospitality to the surrounding neighborhood and entire Tampa Bay region. Already, Midtown Tampa has announced Whole Foods Market, Novel by Crescent Communities, True Food Kitchen, Ponte Group Restaurant, and co-developers Concord Hospitality on Aloft and Element Hotel along with Highwoods Properties on Midtown One office tower. Project completion is first quarter 2021. For more information about Midtown Tampa, visit www.midtowntampa.com. About The Bromley Companies Founded in 1972, The Bromley Companies is a national real estate development and investment company that has built a portfolio of retail, office, industrial and student housing assets. Bromley began a substantial history of investing in the Tampa region more than 30 years ago. During that time, Bromley established a Tampa office and has owned and managed local real estate including a 60,000 square-foot Bromley Office Building. The leadership team has also been involved with the Westshore Alliance and Tampa Hillsborough County Economic Development Council. To learn more about The Bromley Companies, visit www.bromco.com. Follow Midtown Tampa Twitter @MidtownTampa Instagram midtowntampa Facebook @MidtownTPA #MidtownTampa #REI #ExploreMidtown #REIatMidtownTampa #CoOp #OptOuside #MakingMidtown #Outdoors #Watercourse #AdventureinMidtown MEDIA CONTACT -- margie martin walker brands we connect people to places 1810 west kennedy boulevard ı tampa, florida 33606 Direct: 813.220.0526 813.875.3322 mmartin@walkerbrands.com Comments are closed.
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