L.L. Bean to make Vermont retail debut

Freeport, Maine -- L.L. Bean announced it will open its first store in the state of Vermont, at Burlington Town Center.



The two-level, 18,290-sq.-ft. store is scheduled to open in October. It will feature an assortment of active and casual apparel and footwear, outdoor gear including hiking, fly-fishing, kayaking and camping products. It will L.L. Bean's 20th retail store outside of Maine.



"Our stores are where the L.L. Bean catalogs come to life for our customers," said Ken Kacere, senior VP and general manager of Retail at L.L. Bean. "It's very exciting to open our first Vermont store just steps away from Lake Champlain, which offers countless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Burlington is a great fit for L.L. Bean."