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OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — REI, a national outdoor retailer, will open its first store in the state of Kansas in the fall of 2013. The 23,500-square-foot store will be located at the intersection of West 135th Street and Lamar Avenue in Overland Park. The store will sell gear and apparel for camping, climbing, cycling and paddling, among other activities. The store will also feature a bike shop with assembly and repair services and a seasonal gear rental department. REI plans to hire 50 to 60 new employees for the store. The company operates 123 retail stores in 30 states.