Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L. Bean sued over a ‘waterproof’ claim

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Published
March 1, 2023

Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L. Bean sued over a ‘waterproof’ claim

The Freeport-based retailer is the target of a class-action lawsuit alleging the company falsely promoted some of its foul-weather footwear.
Published
January 25, 2023

L.L. Bean announces $50 million upgrades to Freeport campus

The company announced plans Wednesday for a makeover of its flagship store and campus in Freeport.
Published
November 20, 2022

Ho, ho, hum: Maine shoppers, stores predict a so-so holiday season

Amid the pandemic, the past two holiday gift-buying sprees have been boon times for retailers. This year, perhaps not so much.
Published
May 16, 2022

L.L. Bean silences the noise of social media for Mental Health Awareness Month

The Freeport-based outdoor retailer has paused its online posting and encouraged followers to spend time outside.
Published
June 16, 2021

Lee Nelson is back in our homes, now in the L.L. Bean catalog

The retired news anchor's first modeling job was a photo shoot for the summer issue.

Published
May 24, 2021

Outdoor retailer REI to open first Maine store in Westbrook

The Seattle-area company, which competes with Maine-based L.L. Bean and others, plans to open at Rock Row in the fall.
Published
March 19, 2021

L.L. Bean sees sales boom amid pandemic’s push to the outdoors

The retailer benefited from two of the hottest retail segments over the past year – comfort items like slippers, pajamas and loungewear, along with outdoor gear.
Published
November 27, 2020

Bean’s Northern Lights celebration shifts due to pandemic, but company still channels holiday magic

The Northern Lights celebration also traditionally serves as an official kickoff for L.L. Bean’s holiday shopping season, and despite the challenges, officials project sales this year will outpace last year's numbers.
Published
October 29, 2020

Proposed Freeport development would add more than 500 homes to largely rural residential area

The development, still in the earliest planning stages, proposes 329 single-family houses, 60 apartment units in five buildings, 140 homes in 70 duplex buildings and eight commercial lots off Desert and Old County Road. The development would require a zoning change, which the planning board will be discussing next week.
Published
August 23, 2020

Bootmobile at Bug Light: Two Maine icons in one spot

The L.L.Bean Bootmobile paid a weekend visit to South Portland's Bug Light Park, start of the city's Greenbelt Walkway, which will be upgraded with a donation from the Freeport-based company.