Outdoor lifestyle retailer L.L.Bean is setting its sights on Naperville, the company announced in a press release on Tuesday.

Naperville one of eight new L.L.Bean locations

The Naperville store is one of eight locations planned for the company’s expansion in 2026.

Though an L.L.Bean representative did not say where in Naperville the store will be located, they did disclose that the opening is set for fall 2026.

A spokesperson for the city of Naperville said the city has not been contacted by the company, and no permits have been filed at this time.

New locations part of L.L.Bean 2026 expansion

Based in Freeport, Maine, the retailer noted in the release they saw success with seven new locations they opened in 2025, which led to their decision to continue the expansion in 2026.

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