L.L. Bean, iconic retailer of outdoor clothing and gear, to open Hudson store

HUDSON — L.L. Bean, the iconic Maine-based maker of outdoor clothing and recreation equipment, will open a new store at Highland Commons off Coolidge Street (Route 62) later this year, Director of Planning and Community Development Kristina Johnson confirmed.

L.L. Bean, which has been in business since 1912, has placed a sign outside the shopping center announcing its pending arrival, but further details remain scarce.

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“We don’t know much more about it; the Planning Board approved the site plan and after that they don’t need to file anything else with the town,” Johnson said.

Jason Sulham, a spokesperson for L.L. Bean, confirmed a store would open in Hudson, but that other details, such as how many people will be hired, were still being determined.

“I can confirm that we will be opening a store at Highland Commons; however, the other details are still being determined and we will announce them at a later date,” Sulham stated.