Retailers keep growing in Boulder Valley

Several local and national retailers are expanding their stores in the Boulder Valley – a sign of good profits, or a change in strategy.

Recreational Equipment Inc.’s expansion at 1789 28th St. in Boulder is mixture of both.

The outdoor gear and apparel retailer is doubling its space to 42,000 square feet, and plans to debut a new prototype store.

“It’s a very successful store, and customers have been asking us for a larger product line,´ said Megan Behrbaum, public affairs manager for Seattle-based Recreational Equipment Inc., or REI. “We’ll use that extra space to test out some new concepts both in green…