Customers can now shop L.L.Bean products at
Academy Sports + Outdoors and academy.com
KATY,
Texas, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in
time for fall, L.L.Bean and Academy Sports + Outdoors
("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) have partnered together to offer
customers a selection of L.L.Bean products in-store and online.
Curated around the shared joy of the outdoors, Academy will carry a
wide assortment of L.L.Bean's renowned, high-quality products,
including polos, backpacks, men's and women's apparel, and the
iconic Bean Boots. The new offering ensures everyone can enjoy the
great outdoors in style and comfort.
"Academy Sports + Outdoors is dedicated to making quality
sporting goods and lifestyle brands accessible to our customers for
their sports and outdoors passions," said Matt McCabe, Academy Sports + Outdoors'
Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer. "By
adding L.L.Bean to our in-store and online assortment, we're
growing the opportunity for more customers to get outside and have
more fun."
By teaming up with L.L.Bean, Academy is expanding their product
offering to provide customers with even more options to comfortably
enjoy their favorite activities. This partnership allows customers
to easily access L.L.Bean's renowned quality and craftsmanship,
combined with Academy's commitment to providing "Fun for All."
"For L.L.Bean, there is no better place to spend time and have
fun than the great outdoors," said Greg
Elder, L.L.Bean's Chief Retail Officer. "We are thrilled to
partner with Academy Sports + Outdoors and believe this
collaboration allows even greater access to our quality outdoor
gear and apparel."
Customers can now find L.L.Bean products in Academy Sports +
Outdoors stores and online at academy.com.
About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy is a leading
full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in
the United States. Originally
founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to 271 stores across
18 states. Academy's mission is to provide "Fun for All" and
Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising
strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad
range of consumers. Academy's product assortment focuses on key
categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and
footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of
private label brands. For more information, visit
www.academy.com.
About L.L.Bean, Inc.
L.L.Bean, Inc. is a
leading multichannel merchant of quality outdoor gear and apparel.
Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a
one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting
Shoe. Still family owned, Shawn
Gorman, great grandson of Leon Leonwood Bean, was named
Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2013. While its business has
grown over the years, L.L. Bean continues to uphold the values of
its founder, including his dedication to quality, customer service
and a love of the outdoors. In 2020, L.L. Bean donated over
$6 million to 100+ outdoor and
community-enriching organizations, many of which focus on
increasing access to outdoor spaces. L.L. Bean operates 54 stores
in 19 states across the United
States, along with 25 stores in Japan. The 220,000-sq. ft. L.L. Bean retail
store campus in Freeport, ME, is
open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes more than 3
million visitors every year. L.L.Bean can be found worldwide at
www.llbean.com, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and
Instagram.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Press Contact:
Shane Carlisle, Public Relations Manager
shane.carlisle@academy.com
L.L.Bean Press Contact:
Amanda
Hannah, Head of External Communications
ahannah@llbean.com
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