REI Will Permanently Close Portland Store
Citing rising crime and retail theft in Portland’s Pearl District, the outdoor co-op will shutter its store there, according to multiple reports, when its lease expires in Feb. 2024. REI has experienced “the highest number of break-ins and thefts in two decades,” despite its willingness to invest in extra security. The store manager sought help from city police and its mayor, Ted Wheeler last fall after repeated break-ins ... Log in to view full article.
