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L.L. Bean retail expansion and renovation

Overview

L.L. Bean is undergoing retail expansion and facility upgrades as part of its ‘Vision 2030’ plan, which seeks to increase annual sales to $2 billion by the end of the decade.

In Maine, the company is reopening its Freeport flagship store on September 18 following a $50 million renovation. The project, termed the ‘Freeport Experience’, includes an expanded trout pond, a new Custom Shop, and refreshed dining and outdoor spaces. CEO Greg Elder noted the strategy aims to attract younger customers through new products and branding.

As part of its physical footprint expansion, the company officially opened its new Naperville, Illinois, location at Westridge Court on September 25. The grand opening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, giveaways, and the appearance of the company’s ‘Bootmobile’. To celebrate the launch, the first 100 customers received a boat and tote bag. This new location features a unique floor set with products not yet available in other local Chicago-area stores. The expansion coincides with the release of a new Fall Collection featuring over 250 seasonal styles, including the brand’s iconic handcrafted duck boots.

Entities

L. L. Bean · Freeport · Greg Elder · Naperville · Desert of Maine

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    L. L. Bean opens new retail location in Naperville

    L. L. Bean has opened a new store in Naperville, Illinois, featuring exclusive product sets and celebrating its heritage of handcrafted outdoor footwear.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    L. L. Bean announces Naperville store opening and new Fall Collection

    L. L. Bean is opening a new location in Naperville, Illinois, and has launched its seasonal Fall Collection featuring over 250 styles, including signature Bean Boots.

  3. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    L.L. Bean reopens renovated Freeport flagship store

    L.L. Bean will reopen its renovated Freeport, Maine, flagship store on September 18 following a $50 million overhaul aimed at modernizing the brand and driving sales toward a $2 billion goal by 2030.

Sources

92moose.fm · koolam.com · nctv17.org · positivelynaperville.com · pulse2.com · retailwit.com · syracuse.com · wjbq.com

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