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L.L. Bean launches second capsule collection with artist Noah Kahan

Iconic Maine-based outdoor brand L.L. Bean has released the first part of its second capsule collection with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan. The second collection, named Northern Attitude, includes 12 pieces that are inspired by Kahan’s New England roots, walking with his dogs through the Vermont countryside, and a life lived...

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Skechers wins patent case against L.L. Bean

American companies Skechers USA Inc. and L.L. Bean have reached a settlement in a patent lawsuit. Under a court order issued on December 26, 2024 by Judge Margaret Garnett of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, L.L. Bean has agreed to cease and desist from manufacturing, importing and selling a line of shoes that...

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L.L. Bean carries out second round of layoffs this year

US footwear company L.L. Bean has initiated what is now its second round of layoffs for this year. According to various media reports, this latest move will impact between 50 and 75 people, accounting for 3 percent of the company’s Maine workforce. A spokesperson for L.L. Bean told media outlets that "fluctuating retail landscapes” and a need to...

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Canada and Japan, key markets for L.L. Bean growth plans

New York – The fashionable outdoors U.S. brand is going through a popularity boost these days. Fashion savvy Japanese shoppers and Canadian consumers hold the promise for boosted growth for L.L. Bean. ´BDN News´ reported earlier this year how trendy “mountain girls” are following the government’s push over the past few decades for hard-working...