L.L. Bean announces 2026 brick-and-mortar store expansion

Greg Elder, L.L.Bean's chief retail officer and his team have released plans for continued brick-and-mortar store expansion, which includes eight new L.L. Bean stores in 2026.

Alabama and Tennessee are new states for the outdoor apparel and gear chain with new stores in Huntsville, Ala. at the Bridge Street Town Centre (a Tanger center) and one in Franklin, Tenn., south of Nashville.

The company’s planned 2026 openings will bring its total store count to 76 stores in 21 states. In 2027, it plans to further continue expanding with eight to 10 new stores, including first-time stores in new markets in the Midwest and Southeast.

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