L.L. Bean
L.L. Bean is a Clothing - Family/Unisex concept with 69 stores in 69 shopping centers across 20 states. As of September 27, 2026 they opened 2 and closed 0 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +2. Typical site: 15,000–35,000 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 29,746 with a median household income of $95,650 and a median age of 41.
Stores
In 69 properties
Site Submittals
Coming soon
Competitive Intelligence
New in the last 3 months
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Recent activity
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Colorado Springs, CO · Coming soon Q3 2026 · Detected Aug 28
Naperville, IL · Coming soon Q3 2026 · Detected Aug 28
Ann Arbor, MI · Coming soon Q3 2026 · Detected Aug 28
About L.L. Bean
L.L. Bean is a legendary global Specialty Outdoor Anchor for Tier-1 Lifestyle Centers, Regional Malls, and High-Street corridors. Entering 2026, the brand is in a pivotal "Growth and Transition" phase. Under the 2026 leadership of Greg Elder (Chief Retail Officer) and a search for a successor to outgoing CEO Stephen Smith (departing Spring 2026), the brand is accelerating its physical retail footprint to 76 stores across 21 states. The 2026 strategy is headlined by eight new store openings, including the brand’s historic entry into Alabama (Huntsville) and Tennessee (Franklin), alongside a landmark $50 million "Re-Boot" of its Freeport Flagship campus. For landlords and developers, L.L. Bean represents a "Trophy" tenant with institutional-grade stability and a debt-free balance sheet. Its 2026 store prototypes emphasize "Immersive Outdoor Heritage," featuring natural materials, multi-tier fish ponds, and indoor-outdoor green spaces that serve as community hubs and high-traffic regional draws.
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