L.L. Bean to sell products through other retailers

The company's first wholesale agreements in the U.S. represent a push to get L.L. Bean products in front of more consumers.

Freeport considers blocking a part of Main Street to allow more outdoor space for businesses, pedestrians

If approved, Main Street would close to traffic from Howard Place by The Lobster Cooker and Pub, to Bow Street, or Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen and Topside Tavern, from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday through Labor Day.

Facebook ads target L.L.Bean in scam sale

Using the Freeport retailer's own logo and photos, the ads tempt with discounts as low as 80%, but don't do it.

Freeport approves tax break for L.L. Bean corporate HQ expansion

In exchange for a tax incentive, L.L. Bean officials granted an easement on property intended for a multi-use trail and will help clean up Concord Gully Brook, a longtime priority for the town.

L.L.Bean stitchers sewing dog bed liners into hospital face masks

L.L.Bean CEO Stephen Smith described the dog bed liner masks Monday on CNBC's ‘Power Lunch’ as breathable and ‘very durable.’

L.L. Bean boxing food, not flannel, to help during pandemic

The outdoors retailer is lending space and employees to help the Good Shepherd Food Bank get food to Mainers who need it during the pandemic.

L.L.Bean to close its retail stores until March 29

L.L. Bean wades into New York Fashion Week with clothing ‘inspired by the outdoors’

For the first time in its 108-year history, the Freeport retailer had a collection shown on a fashion runway in New York on Wednesday. The clothes will be on sale in the fall.

L.L.Bean cuts 200 jobs, plans to close Lewiston call center in 2021

The Freeport-based outdoor retailer says it also will close its Lewiston call center in addition to the job cuts affecting full- and part-time workers who will be let go by the end of the month.

Freeport considers tax break for L.L. Bean headquarters expansion

The retailer is requesting a $10 million tax increment financing district that could help offset its future property tax costs and fund community projects.