Iconic Retailer Announces Store Closing In Orange

ORANGE, CT — After 11 years in Orange, iconic retailer L.L. Bean will close its doors for good in early 2019, reports the New Haven Register. A major reason cited for the closure is that the Orange store is so close to the newer New Haven store, a company official told the New Haven Register.

Twenty people work at the Orange store. The New Haven store opened in August on Broadway. L.L. Bean officials say they hope that some of the displaced Orange store employees can find jobs at the New Haven location.

L.L. Bean will keep the rest of the Connecticut stores open including in New Haven, Danbury and South Windsor. The Orange outlet store was in the same shopping complex with Trader Joe's.

First Selectman James Zeoli told the New Haven Register that he is disappointed by the news and believes it's a mistake. Lowe's is also closing its Orange location in early 2019.

When L.L. Bean opened its New Haven store at 272 Elm St. company officials said,"New Haven offers outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities, from paddling rivers and streams, to hiking in nearby state parks, to walking through the green." The New Haven location is a two-level store featuring an assortment of active and casual apparel, outerwear and footwear, as well as gear for outdoor enthusiasts.

The Orange location is at 560 Boston Post Road and the store is open seven days a week, largely from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Store hours on Sunday are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

According to its website, the Orange location sells:

• Men’s, Women’s & Kids’ Apparel & Outerwear
• Outdoor Gear
• Home Furnishings
• Active & Casual Footwear
• Luggage & Travel

>>>Read More at the New Haven Register.