Having opened its first two stores in Ohio this month, L.L.Bean announced it will open a third in the state in a northern suburb of Cincinnati. The store is expected to open in the fall of 2016 at the The Kenwood Collection, a mixed-use development located adjacent to the Kenwood Mall in Kenwood, Ohio.
This will be L.L.Bean’s 27th retail store outside of Maine. Current L.L.Bean Ohio locations include stores at Legacy Village, just outside of Cleveland and at Easton Town Center, just outside of Columbus. The new 15,000 square-foot store will employ approximately 100 people.
“A lot of people in the Cincinnati area may only know us through our catalog or web site, so our new store will give folks the chance to see, feel and experience L.L.Bean in real-life,” said Ken Kacere, senior vice-president and general manager of retail at L.L.Bean. “We’re excited to be infusing a bit of the Maine essence and the L.L.Bean brand into the Cincinnati area. And with all of the great outdoor activities that abound, from paddling and fishing on the Little Miami River and cycling through Devou Park, combined with people’s awareness and appreciation of L.L.Bean and all that we stand for, we know this store is going to be a great home for us.”
