L.L. Bean sees sales boom during the pandemic

ASSOCIATED PRESS • March 19, 2021

With Americans hunkering down and hankering to get outdoors during the pandemic, L.L. Bean recorded its best annual sales growth in nearly a decade, the company said Friday. The company weathered the turbulent times with revenue growth of 5%, the best showing since 2011. L.L. Bean benefited from two of the hottest retail segments during the pandemic — comfort items like slippers, pajamas and loungewear, along with outdoor gear.