L.L.Bean to Open First Long Island Store

L.L.Bean recently announced that it will be opening its first Long Island store at the Smith Haven Mall next spring.

The store, which will be located at the Lake Grove mall on 313 Burr Lane, will be the company's fifth New York store.

"We’re thrilled to be coming into Suffolk County," Ken Kacere, senior vice-president and general manager of retail at L.L.Bean said. "There’s numerous bike paths, paddling and fishing on the Nissequogue and Connetquot Riovers, Long Island Sound or in Great South Bay and several other excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation.”

The 16,000 square-foot store will feature 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 will be hiring 70 people to work in the new store.

For those who just can't wait to shop, L.L.Bean will be opening a pop-up shop just outside the entrance of the future store entrance this month.

The new location is currently hiring and will employ 15 people.

“People who may have only shopped with us through our catalog or web site will now be able to see and feel the essence of L.L.Bean in person," Kacere said.