A national sporting goods chain may be planning to expand its presence in Colorado with a new 22,000 square foot store on the south side of Durango.
According to city documents, the store will go up on a 2.3-acre site at the intersection of U.S Highway 550 and Turner Drive and will include store, display, and office space.
The building will be constructed as a concrete masonry unit with metal framing. Secondary building materials include wood treatments and metals panels.
The proposal has won the initial approval of the Durango Planning Commission, as well as the city’s Design Review Board. Although the identity of the company has not been officially disclosed, the Durango Herald has suggested that the interested party may be Recreation Equipment Incorporated (REI).
That company is based in Seattle, and specializes in everything from skiing to climbing, cycling, and camping equipment. Founded in 1938, the company has more than 160 locations, with nearly a dozen stores in Colorado and a strong presence on the East and West coasts.
In 2021, it realized revenue in excess of $3.7 billion.
By Garry Boulard
