L.L.Bean to Open at Lynnhaven Mall This Spring
Iconic outdoor retailer’s newest store is the latest addition to
the ongoing enhancements at Lynnhaven Mall
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lynnhaven Mall is pleased to announce that the internationally
recognized outdoor retailer L.L.Bean is set to expand its retail
operation with the opening of its newest store at Lynnhaven Mall,
scheduled to open the spring of 2016. The 16,700 square-foot store will
feature an assortment of active and casual apparel and footwear, as well
as outdoor lifestyle gear including hiking, fly-fishing, kayaking and
winter gear and camping products.
“L.L.Bean is a great addition to Lynnhaven Mall’s exciting retail
line-up,” said Lynnhaven Mall General Manager, Michael Harris. “The
addition of an outstanding brand like L.L.Bean fulfills our
commitment to providing the best possible shopping experience and
continues our mission to introduce the latest retail concepts to meet
the needs of our community,” said Harris. “We know our shoppers will
find the L.L.Bean brand and experience a perfect match for their
active lifestyles.”
The new L.L.Bean store joins an exciting line up of new
first-to-market retail, beauty, dining and entertainment options
including – Altar’d States, Jump Trampoline Park, Vera
Bradley, Haagen Daz, Cinnabon, Oro Gold, Ooh La La Blow Out Bar and Brow
Art 23 in addition to the introduction of the latest, most
innovative store concept designs for Michael Kors, White House |
Black Market, Build-A-Bear, Victoria’s Secret, Bath
& Body Works, Sunglass Hut, rue 21, Champs, House
of Hoops by Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker as part
of the center’s comprehensive renovation and remerchandising over the
past three years.
Since 2013, Lynnhaven Mall has implemented a multi-million dollar
redevelopment to enhance the center environment and shopping experience,
introducing a new Food Court and Café Court, an innovative two-story
“Main Street” throughout Center Court, new contemporary finishes,
improved lighting and upgraded amenities, in addition to adding an
all-new retail and dining component with a new mall entrance. The final
phase of the project, to be completed in Fall 2016, will add an enhanced
parking field, improved drive lanes and valet parking to serve the new
retail and dining component.
About Lynnhaven Mall
Lynnhaven Mall is owned and managed by General Growth Properties,
Inc., an S&P 500 company focused exclusively on owning, managing,
leasing, and developing high-quality retail properties throughout the
United States. GGP is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and publicly
traded on the NYSE under the symbol GGP.
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. L.L.Bean products are
rigorously tested, guaranteed to last and always shipped free. In the
past five years, L.L.Bean has donated over $6 million toward
conservation and land stewardship. 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,
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Contacts
General Growth Properties, Inc.
Kathie Strauss, 757-646-0505
katherine.strauss@ggp.com
