Corporate Merchant Manager - Outerwear
About the job
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- Five or more years of relevant experience are required.
- Comprehensive merchandising experience is required.
- Mature oral and written communication skills are required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines is required.
- Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comprehensive database utilization skills are required.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities is required.
- Ability to handle difficult situations calmly and professionally is required.
- Creative problem-solving abilities are required.
- Flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment is required.
- Leadership ability is required.
- Perform market research, assess competition, and bring forward new product ideas.
- Develop and execute merchandising strategy, including assortment, sales planning, pricing, and distribution.
- Ensure that assortment, pricing strategy, margins, and quality align with brand vision and financial goals for assigned areas.
- Review and use market research to assess competition and develop assortment strategy.
- Use product performance reporting to make decisions.
- Develop division-level concepts, items, and promotional strategies for commercially viable assortments.
- Merchandise, price, and present the seasonal product line to meet financial strategies.
- Manage in-season markdowns.
- Manage and develop staff; coach others to improve performance and supervise them.
- Own the line plan for assigned business areas.
- Identify opportunities and risks by analyzing sales performance and gathering marketplace information.
- Review sales, receipt flow, inventory, and margin projections to maximize sales and minimize risks.
- Adjust future division strategies in-season in response to customer and business trends.
- Plan product segmentation.
- Oversee others' work and manage medium-to-high SKU and dollar demand centers.
- Develop and approve strategies; participate in and oversee tactical work.
- Balance short-term needs with long-term results.
- Lead cross-functional meetings and teams; solicit input and influence decisions.
- Represent the department when communicating to large groups.
- Perform advanced data analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations.
- Lead long-term planning.
- Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by following safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors, and working safely; in a leadership role, model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
- Product and institutional process knowledge is preferred.
About the company
L.L.Bean is a multi-channel retailer that sells quality outdoor gear and apparel through stores, catalogs, and online worldwide. Its products range from durable footwear to outdoor clothing, built for everyday outdoor use; the Maine Hunting Shoe, its original product, started the company and guided its emphasis on practicality and long-lasting quality. The company differentiates itself with a long-standing 1912 heritage, a strong customer-focused approach, ongoing product improvement, and a commitment to people and the natural environment, along with a large flagship campus and global reach. L.L.Bean’s goal is to provide dependable outdoor gear and apparel while caring for customers, people, and the environment.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
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Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1912
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What believers are saying
- September 2026 Freeport reopening follows a $50 million overhaul and high-traffic grand-opening weekends.
- August 11, 2026 L.L.Bean Rewards added Bean Bucks, free shipping, and charity voting.
- September 2026 Dunkin' collaboration and October 2026 Colorado Springs opening widen reach and relevance.
What critics are saying
- Dembinski v. L.L.Bean, Inc. filed February 26, 2026 attacks the one-year return policy.
- Stephen Smith's 2026 departure leaves Vision 2030 execution dependent on new leadership.
- The 2026 freight of store expansion risks dilution; 76 stores invite brand commoditization.
What makes L.L.Bean unique
- 1912 Freeport heritage, Boot, and Boat and Tote still anchor L.L.Bean's identity.
- September 2026 reimagined Freeport flagship turns retail into an experiential destination, not a commodity store.
- Outdoor Discovery programs, rewards, and monogramming deepen loyalty beyond apparel and footwear.
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Flexible Work Hours
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Dunkin' and L.L.Bean launch fall blend. BOSTON, Sept 21 - Dunkin' and L.L.Bean are debuting the ultimate fall blend, bringing together two iconic New England brands for their first-ever collaboration. Inspired by the traditions that define fall in the Northeast, from morning coffee runs to favorite seasonal layers, the limited-edition L.L.Bean x Dunkin' collaboration comes to life through limited-edition products, giveaways, experiences and free coffee throughout the first week of fall, culminating on National Coffee Day. Celebrate Fall with Dunkin' and L.L.Bean Here's how Dunkin' and L.L.Bean are helping coffee fans celebrate the season: * Tuesday, Sept. 22 - First Day of Fall: Guests can kick off the season with a limited-edition Dunkin' x L.L.Bean Birdseye Sweater Cup Sleeve available with any hot or iced coffee order, while supplies last.* * Sunday, Sept. 27 - L.L.Bean Seaport: The celebration continues at the L.L.Bean Seaport store in Boston (56 Seaport Blvd.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can snap photos in front of a donut wall, enjoy custom donuts and MUNCHKINS(R) Donut Hole Treats, and sip complimentary Dunkin' coffee and Refreshers, while supplies last. Fans will also have an early opportunity to shop the product collaboration ahead of its National Coffee Day debut. * Tuesday, Sept. 29 - National Coffee Day: The week culminates on National Coffee Day with free coffee from Dunkin' and L.L.Bean, the national launch of the L.L.Bean x Dunkin' product collaboration and the release of a second limited-edition coffee accessory, the L.L.Bean Coffee Tote. * Dunkin' Rewards members can enjoy a free medium hot or iced coffee, with any purchase through the Dunkin' app on National Coffee Day.** * Shop the first-ever L.L.Bean x Dunkin' product collaboration on LLBean.com/dunkin beginning Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. ET. * Coffee fans can also purchase a limited-edition L.L.Bean Coffee Tote ($24.95) on DunkinRunsonMerch.com at 10 a.m. ET and at select Dunkin' locations in Maine, while supplies last. Visit the store locator on DunkinRunsonMerch.com to find a participating location near you. Additionally, Dunkin' and L.L.Bean are hitting the road together with the Dunkin' x L.L.Bean Bootmobile Tour. Traveling from Maine to Boston, L.L.Bean's iconic Bootmobile will be outfitted in a Birdseye Sweater-inspired design celebrating the collaboration. From Sept. 21 through Sept. 29, the Bootmobile will make stops at select Dunkin' restaurants, where guests can snap photos and have the chance to receive Dunkin' gift cards to enjoy their fall favorites. Visit the Dunkin' Newsroom for additional details and the full tour schedule. "We love collaborations that feel authentic to the way people actually live," said Jill Nelson, chief marketing officer at Dunkin'. "From morning coffee runs to weekends outside, Dunkin' and L.L.Bean have been part of many of the same routines and traditions for decades. Bringing them together just felt right." Two New England Icons, One Exclusive Collaboration Available beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. ET on LLBean.com/dunkin, the first-ever L.L.Bean x Dunkin' collaboration celebrates two brands deeply rooted in New England culture. Featuring a cozy Birdseye Sweater and a reimagined Boat and Tote, the product collab combines L.L.Bean's timeless icons with playful details inspired by Dunkin' coffee culture. * Birdseye Sweater ($79.95): A L.L.Bean classic reimagined with a custom Birdseye pattern inspired by Dunkin'. * Boat and Tote ($59.95): L.L.Bean's iconic Boat and Tote gets a Dunkin' twist, pairing the classic Dunkin' orange and pink hues with embroidered L.L.Bean and Dunkin' logos. "L.L.Bean and Dunkin' are iconic brands that have called New England home for decades," said Nick Wilkoff, chief marketing officer at L.L.Bean. "We wanted to create something that feels familiar and fun, bringing a touch of Dunkin' to two L.L.Bean favorites that have been a part of people's fall traditions for generations." To stay up to date on Dunkin's latest news and offerings, visit DunkinDonuts.com or sign up for alerts through the Dunkin' newsroom. Follow Dunkin' on Instagram, TikTok and X for more on the brand's newest collaborations and announcements. Discover more News aggregation platform Source Heavy Machinery Stock market updates *Offer limited to one (1) L.L.Bean x Dunkin' Sweater Cup Sleeve with any order of a hot or iced coffee of any size while supplies last at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide. Exclusions and terms apply.
Dunkin' and L.L.Bean debut the ultimate fall blend, a first-ever collab between the two New England icons. Dunkin' and L.L.Bean are bringing together two iconic New England brands for their first-ever collaboration. Inspired by the traditions that define fall, from morning coffee runs to favorite seasonal layers, the partnership celebrates the season through a series of limited-edition products, giveaways and experiences from the first day of fall through National Coffee Day September 21, 2026 September 18, 2026 BOSTON, USA - Dunkin' and L.L.Bean are debuting the ultimate fall blend, bringing together two iconic New England brands for their first-ever collaboration. Inspired by the traditions that define fall in the Northeast, from morning coffee runs to favorite seasonal layers, the limited-edition L.L.Bean x Dunkin' collaboration comes to life through limited-edition products, giveaways, experiences and free coffee throughout the first week of fall, culminating on National Coffee Day. Celebrate fall with Dunkin' and L.L.Bean. * Here's how Dunkin' and L.L.Bean are helping coffee fans celebrate the season: * Tuesday, Sept. 22 - First Day of Fall: Guests can kick off the season with a limited-edition Dunkin' x L.L.Bean Birdseye Sweater Cup Sleeve available with any hot or iced coffee order, while supplies last.* * Sunday, Sept. 27 - L.L.Bean Seaport: The celebration continues at the L.L.Bean Seaport store in Boston (56 Seaport Blvd.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can snap photos in front of a donut wall, enjoy custom donuts and MUNCHKINS(R) Donut Hole Treats, and sip complimentary Dunkin' coffee and Refreshers, while supplies last. Fans will also have an early opportunity to shop the product collaboration ahead of its National Coffee Day debut. * Tuesday, Sept. 29 - National Coffee Day: The week culminates on National Coffee Day with free coffee from Dunkin' and L.L.Bean, the national launch of the L.L.Bean x Dunkin' product collaboration and the release of a second limited-edition coffee accessory, the L.L.Bean Coffee Tote. * Dunkin' Rewards members can enjoy a free medium hot or iced coffee, with any purchase through the Dunkin' app on National Coffee Day.** * Shop the first-ever L.L.Bean x Dunkin' product collaboration on LLBean.com/dunkin beginning Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. ET. * Coffee fans can also purchase a limited-edition L.L.Bean Coffee Tote ($24.95) on DunkinRunsonMerch.com at 10 a.m. ET and at select Dunkin' locations in Maine, while supplies last. Visit the store locator on DunkinRunsonMerch.com to find a participating location near you. Additionally, Dunkin' and L.L.Bean are hitting the road together with the Dunkin' x L.L.Bean Bootmobile Tour. Traveling from Maine to Boston, L.L.Bean's iconic Bootmobile will be outfitted in a Birdseye Sweater-inspired design celebrating the collaboration. From Sept. 21 through Sept. 29, the Bootmobile will make stops at select Dunkin' restaurants, where guests can snap photos and have the chance to receive Dunkin' gift cards to enjoy their fall favorites. Visit the Dunkin' Newsroom for additional details and the full tour schedule. "We love collaborations that feel authentic to the way people actually live," said Jill Nelson, chief marketing officer at Dunkin'. "From morning coffee runs to weekends outside, Dunkin' and L.L.Bean have been part of many of the same routines and traditions for decades. Bringing them together just felt right." Two New England icons, one exclusive collaboration. Available beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. ET on LLBean.com/dunkin, the first-ever L.L.Bean x Dunkin' collaboration celebrates two brands deeply rooted in New England culture. Featuring a cozy Birdseye Sweater and a reimagined Boat and Tote, the product collab combines L.L.Bean's timeless icons with playful details inspired by Dunkin' coffee culture. Birdseye Sweater ($79.95): A L.L.Bean classic reimagined with a custom Birdseye pattern inspired by Dunkin'. Boat and Tote ($59.95): L.L.Bean's iconic Boat and Tote gets a Dunkin' twist, pairing the classic Dunkin' orange and pink hues with embroidered L.L.Bean and Dunkin' logos. "L.L.Bean and Dunkin' are iconic brands that have called New England home for decades," said Nick Wilkoff, chief marketing officer at L.L.Bean. "We wanted to create something that feels familiar and fun, bringing a touch of Dunkin' to two L.L.Bean favorites that have been a part of people's fall traditions for generations." To stay up to date on Dunkin's latest news and offerings, visit DunkinDonuts.com or sign up for alerts through the Dunkin' newsroom. Follow Dunkin' on Instagram, TikTok and X for more on the brand's newest collaborations and announcements. *Offer limited to one (1) L.L.Bean x Dunkin' Sweater Cup Sleeve with any order of a hot or iced coffee of any size while supplies last at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide. Exclusions and terms apply. **Offer valid 9/29/26. Single-use per member. Excludes Cold Brew and hot espresso beverages. Valid at participating US Dunkin' stores. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, or coupon. For full rewards program terms, please visit dunkindonuts.com/dunkin-rewards-terms-and-conditions/.
L.L.Bean opening first Colorado Springs store at Promenade Shops at Briargate. The 13,000-square-foot store will bring L.L.Bean's outdoor gear, apparel and signature products to northern Colorado Springs this fall. Published Date: September 5, 2026, 6:52 AM EDT L.L.Bean is heading to Colorado Springs, with the outdoor retailer preparing to open a new 13,000-square-foot store at The Promenade Shops at Briargate. The new store will be located at 1925 Briargate Parkway, Suite 611, in northern Colorado Springs and is expected to open in late October. According to L.L.Bean's website, the new location is currently listed as 'coming soon', with the store set to offer a mix of outdoor gear, clothing, footwear and other products for life both on and off the trail. Shoppers will find men's and women's apparel, active and casual footwear, camping and hiking gear, fishing equipment, luggage and travel items, pet supplies and accessories. The store will also carry the brand's Signature Collection, outerwear and fleece, home accessories and seasonal outdoor furniture and hammocks. L.L.Bean is perhaps best known for its Bean Boots, but the company's lineup extends well beyond footwear. Its current offerings include outdoor equipment, bags and travel gear, home goods, clothing and accessories, with products designed for everything from camping and hiking to everyday wear. The Colorado Springs store will also connect customers with L.L.Bean's broader outdoor focus. The company offers Outdoor Discovery programs that include expert-led courses, tours and trips aimed at helping customers get outside and make the most of their time outdoors. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the Maine-based company has grown from its early focus on hunting boots into a nationally recognized outdoor retailer. L.L.Bean continues to operate with an emphasis on durable products, outdoor recreation and classic New England-inspired style. The Colorado Springs store will be L.L.Bean's second Colorado location, following its store in Lone Tree. The arrival adds another national outdoor brand to The Promenade Shops at Briargate, joining retailers that already cater to fashion, fitness, home and outdoor shoppers. For Colorado Springs residents, the new location will put L.L.Bean's full retail assortment closer to the city's growing outdoor community, from camping and hiking enthusiasts to shoppers looking for the brand's clothing, footwear and home goods. Love its content? Add WhatNow as a preferred source on Google to see more of its trusted coverage when you search. Be the first to know. From new restaurant openings to exciting retail launches and real estate insights, be the first to know what's happening in Denver
L.L.Bean celebrates grand opening at The Greene Towne Center. By Steve Mehaffie, WHIO.com August 28, 2026 at 5:01 pm EDT BEAVERCREEK - Retailer L.L.Bean held a grand opening ceremony Friday, Aug. 28, featuring early morning customer giveaways and a charitable donation to a local youth organization. The new store is located at The Greene Towne Center. As part of the event, L.L.Bean presented a $10,000 contribution to the South YMCA in Kettering. The donation is intended to expand summer camp access for underserved youth in the community. The grand opening events began early in the morning, with customer line-ups starting at 6 a.m. The first 100 customers in line received a custom Grand Opening Boat and Tote before company representatives hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:45 a.m. Visitors throughout the day were offered several interactive activities, including a free Bean Boot lace customization bar and complimentary screen-printed grocery totes. Attendees could also take photos with the L.L.Bean Bootmobile and enter drawings for various prizes throughout the event. (C) 2026 Cox Media Group
8 drops you don't want to miss this week. Featuring brands like Palace, Kith, Stüssy and more. Palace Skateboards With another week upon us, we have yet another installment of our product drops series. This week's lineup of drops kicks off with Palace Skateboards' Fall 2026 Drop 4 which is headlined by a playful Betty Boop capsule featuring chenille varsity jackets and co-branded headwear, alongside a mainline delivery focused on transitional utility like the Big Ripstop jacket. Honoring Kobe Bryant's "Mamba Mentality," FC Barcelona has debuted its striking purple and yellow "Barça Mamba" away kit adorned with a subtle snakeskin texture and an iridescent sheath logo. A24 has opened a limited-time pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku in Tokyo, offering vintage-style Backrooms apparel in collaboration with GEEKS RULE, logo tees for The Drama, and official film merchandise. SOPHNET. and L.L.Bean have collaborated on a highly durable 24 oz heavy canvas Boat and Tote bag, featuring SOPHNET.'s signature scorpion embroidery and a classic L.L.Bean trim tag across three versatile sizes. Blending Western aesthetics with elevated materials, WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto and NEEDLES have released a limited-edition S/S Cowboy One-up Shirt crafted from smooth satin and embroidered with both brands' signature butterfly and rose motifs. Stockholm Surfboard Club and RHC's "Black Beach" special-order capsule merges Swedish surf culture with understated style, notably reimagining SSC's signature red icon tag in navy across a compact lineup of mostly black apparel. Kith's expansive Fall 2026 collection delivers elevated outerwear and lifestyle classics, highlighted by two major standalone partnerships featuring a 30-team sueded velour NFL shirt capsule and a Western Americana-inspired debut collection with Needles. Finally, Stüssy and eYe JUNYA WATANABE MAN's FW26 capsule masterfully blends prep-inspired classics with streetwear twists, offering fall staples like Ivy League-style blazers and Oxford shirts featuring discreet front branding and bold back graphics. Check out this week's 8 drops you don't want to miss below. Palace Skateboards' Fall 2026 Drop 4 is headlined by an official Betty Boop collaboration with Fleischer Studios. The playful capsule features the iconic cartoon heroine sporting a custom Tri-Ferg logo across chenille varsity jackets, fleece hoodies, woven button-downs, graphic tees, and co-branded headwear. Alongside the collaboration, Palace's mainline delivery focuses on transitional utility. Standout items include the durable Big Ripstop jacket and jogger set, Dove Stamp waffle long-sleeves, and the coordinated Legacy collection offered in classic and woodland camo colorways. The collection releases in-store and online globally on August 28, 2026, with the Asia and Australia drop following on August 29. FC Barcelona has officially launched its new "Barça Mamba" away kit, debuting on the pitch against Elche CF on Kobe Bryant's birthday. Honoring the late basketball legend and his iconic "Mamba Mentality," the striking kit features a signature purple and yellow colorway. The jersey showcases a black-to-purple gradient, while the shorts boast a subtle purple snakeskin texture. The entire kit, including the socks, is accented with an iridescent Kobe sheath logo. Rounding out the collection are a matching black and purple snakeskin track jacket and a golden-yellow snakeskin goalie jersey. The "Barça Mamba" collection is available now via FC Barcelona's webstore. A24 has officially opened a limited-time pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku in Tokyo, running through September 3, 2026. Celebrating the releases of Backrooms and The Drama, the event is headlined by an apparel collaboration with Japanese fashion brand GEEKS RULE. The standout items are a trio of 1990s-inspired, vintage-style silkscreen T-shirts featuring Backrooms' iconic "Yellow Labyrinth" imagery. Additionally, the pop-up offers official logo tees for The Drama in classic black, white, and burgundy colorways. Visitors can also shop a curated selection of A24 film soundtrack vinyl records and official studio merchandise. SOPHNET. and L.L.Bean have teamed up to rework the iconic Boat and Tote bag. Retaining the functional foundation of L.L.Bean's signature carrier, the collaborative tote is constructed from highly durable 24 oz heavy canvas cotton. SOPHNET. adds its distinctive touch to the classic design with a brand-name patch and a signature scorpion embroidery, perfectly complementing the traditional L.L.Bean trim tag. Available in classic black or natural colorways, the versatile bag is offered in Large, Medium, and Mini sizes to suit various everyday needs. The SOPHNET. x L.L.Bean Boat and Tote officially releases on August 28 via SOPH. stores, dealers, and online. WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto and NEEDLES have joined forces to release the collaborative S/S Cowboy One-up Shirt. Melding Western aesthetics with elevated materials, the boxy shirt is crafted from a smooth, subtle-striped satin blend finished with black snap buttons. The design highlights a literal meeting of the brands' signature motifs, featuring NEEDLES' iconic butterfly and WILDSIDE's signature rose embroidered across the chest and back. Notably, the back rose is rendered in an exclusive purple thread for this special release. Limited to one per customer, the WILDSIDE x NEEDLES shirt officially releases on August 26 via WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto. Stockholm Surfboard Club (SSC) and RHC have partnered for the "Black Beach" special-order capsule, marking one of SSC's largest ranges to date. The exclusive collection features a significant world-first: SSC's signature red icon tag has been reimagined in navy. The compact, predominantly black lineup includes a hooded shirt, a polo shirt, a logo cap, and a white back logo tee. Each piece is thoughtfully adorned with one of three signature SSC logos, perfectly blending Swedish surf culture with RHC's understated style. The "Black Beach" collection is available now at RHC Ron Herman stores and releases online on August 29. Kith has officially unveiled its expansive Fall 2026 collection, highlighted by two major standalone partnerships with Japanese label Needles and the NFL. The seasonal apparel range delivers elevated outerwear, staple knitwear, and lifestyle classics, utilizing specialized garment washes and premium leather craftsmanship across pieces like the Vintage Leather Alonzo Jacket. The collaborative offerings feature a 30-team sueded velour NFL shirt capsule and a debut Kith x Needles collection blending Japanese design with Western Americana on track jackets and fringed trousers. Following an initial accessories drop, the full Kith Fall 2026 collection releases globally on August 28 in-store and online. Stüssy and eYe JUNYA WATANABE MAN are teaming up once again to release a new Fall/Winter 2026 capsule that masterfully blends prep-inspired classics with subtle streetwear twists. Dropping on August 28, the collection features a range of versatile fall staples where discreet front branding gives way to bold back graphics. Standout pieces include an Ivy League-style blazer boasting a faded Stüssy Venus graphic on the reverse, a varsity jacket with intricate dragon embroidery, and Oxford shirts adorned with tonal chest emblems. Rounding out the lineup are understated leather and utility jackets, alongside olive ripstop cargo pants. The collaborative range will be available at Stüssy stores and Dover Street Market Ginza.