A year and a half in the making, REI finally opened its SoHo store today in the Puck Building and we dropped by to check the space out. The 35,000 square foot, three-level store is the company’s first in New York City. The new location has a ground-level service center for quick fixes for bikes and skis, areas that showcase the history of the Puck Building and items recovered/restored during the renovation, and a gear rental shop. There’s also a community room for classes, and a meeting space for the store’s non-profit partners. One major thing missing, however, is the climbing wall that is a fixture at many REI locations. [ more › ]

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Photos: REI SoHo Opens Its Doors in the Puck Building