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L.L.Bean x University of California Irvine Research Finds Time Outdoors Increases Resilience, Strengthens Relationships

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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FREEPORT, Maine, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in celebration of its 110th Anniversary, iconic outdoor retailer L.L.Bean unveils new, proprietary research findings that experiencing awe in the outdoors makes us more resilient and strengthens relationships. L.L.Bean is turning these insights into action with partner Mental Health America (MHA) to fund programming focused on improving mental well-being through time spent outdoors.

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  • FREEPORT, Maine, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in celebration of its 110th Anniversary, iconic outdoor retailer L.L.Bean unveils new, proprietary research findings that experiencing awe in the outdoors makes us more resilient and strengthens relationships.
  • "With stress levels at an all-time high, the restorative power of the outdoors is more important than ever.
  • The research found:
    Experiencing awe outdoors is linked to more resilience in the face of life's challenges.
  • Paul K. Piff, Ph.D., is an associate professor of psychological science at University of California Irvine, where he also directs the Morality, Emotion and Social Hierarchy Lab .

L.L.Bean’s Marie McCarthy Receives 2022 S&DCE’s Women in Supply Chain Award

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marie McCarthy, chief operations officer at L.L.Bean, has been honored with the Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2022 Women in Supply Chain award.

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  • McCarthy has been recognized for positively impacting the supply chain industry by setting and exceeding environmental goals, while sustaining a strong foundation for women at all levels of a companys network
    ATLANTA, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marie McCarthy, chief operations officer at L.L.Bean, has been honored with the Supply & Demand Chain Executives 2022 Women in Supply Chain award.
  • The Women in Supply Chain award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose mentorship, accomplishments and examples lay the foundation for women in all levels of a companys supply chain network.
  • To view the full list of 2022 Women in Supply Chain winners, visit https://sdce.me/7wmmgj .
  • The overall award winner will be announced during the Supply & Demand Chain Executives Women in Supply Chain Forum at Starling Midtown Hotel in Atlanta Nov. 8-9, sponsored by GreyOrange.

L.L.Bean is Back "On the Grid" with a Sharpened Focus on the Power of the Outdoors

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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FREEPORT, Maine, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconic outdoor retailer L.L.Bean is officially back online after going "off the grid" for one month in recognition of Mental Health Awareness month. But more than a return to social media, the brand is returning with a sharpened focus on inspiring and enabling people to experience the restorative power of the outdoors. This includes proprietary research with University of California Irvine (UCI) Associate Professor of Psychological Science Dr. Paul Piff exploring the benefits of time outdoors, as well as new and continued charitable partnerships with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Mental Health America, and OUT There Adventures.

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  • But more than a return to social media, the brand is returning with a sharpened focus on inspiring and enabling people to experience the restorative power of the outdoors.
  • This is why we spent the last month off social media and prioritizing time outside," said Shawn Gorman, Executive Chairman and great-grandson of L.L.Bean.
  • Bean continues to uphold the values of its founder, including his dedication to quality, customer service and a love of the outdoors.
  • Bean donated over $6 million to 100+ outdoor and community-enriching organizations, many of which focus on increasing access to outdoor spaces.

L.L. Bean Takes Next Step in Commerce Adventure with commercetools

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Bean has selected headless commerce pioneer commercetools to further modernize its commerce architecture and enhance the experiences consumers love about the brand.

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  • Bean has selected headless commerce pioneer commercetools to further modernize its commerce architecture and enhance the experiences consumers love about the brand.
  • Bean realized the need for a modern commerce architecture that would propel its digital experience into the future.
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  • Bean will gain the freedom to experiment, iterate and quickly roll out the best commerce experiences for their customers' needs."

L.L.Bean’s UV Protection Swimwear Earns The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Over 200 pieces of L.L.Bean women’s men’s and kid’s swimwear received this endorsement for their use of UPF 50+ rated fabric and more

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  • Internationally recognized outdoor retailer L.L.Bean, best known for its Bean Boot, and legendary customer service has recently earned The Skin Cancer Foundations Seal of Recommendation for several dozen styles of womens, kids and mens swimwear, including swimsuits, swim shorts, swim shirts and more.
  • The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only international organization solely devoted to the prevention, early detection and treatment of the worlds most common form of cancer.
  • Their Seal of Recommendation is granted to sun protection products that have been reviewed by and meet the stringent criteria of an independent Photobiology Committee.
  • Still family owned, Shawn Gorman, great grandson of Leon Leonwood Bean, was named Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2013.