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Seizing momentum, L.L. Bean expands store fleet, wholesale

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The outdoor retailer will open two stores in New England and two in Canada, and is partnering with Dillard’s, Moosejaw and 10 independent shops.

Published Aug. 7, 2023

A person wearing a knit L.L. Bean cap. After posting the second-best revenue year in its history, the outdoor retailer unveiled omnichannel moves to stoke growth.

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