REI flagship NYC store announces official closing date
REI's flagship store in Soho, New York City, is set to close on July 23, 2026. This closure will result in the loss of 72 jobs and leaves the city without a dedicated REI location. The decision follows a series of downsizing efforts by the company amid declining sales.
- ▪The Soho location is the only REI store within New York City limits.
- ▪REI announced the closure last fall, citing thoughtful consideration.
- ▪The store has been a part of the community since its opening in 2011.
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Lifestyle REI flagship NYC store announces official closing date By Reda Wigle Published May 26, 2026, 3:44 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A beloved haven for outdoor enthusiasts is going toes up. REI’s flagship Soho store, located within the sprawling Puck Building at Lafayette Street and Houston, will officially close its doors on July 23, according to Crain’s New York. The soon-to-be shuttered Soho location is the only REI store within the city limits of New York. A new state Department of Labor filing revealed the closure will eliminate 72 jobs and leave city-dwelling nature lovers without an expansive space to buy tents, water bottles, and the promise of wilderness beyond the five boroughs.
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