Press
(Dedham, MA; July 24, 2009)—L.L.Bean opened this morning to a large crowd of approximately 2,000 people that waited hours in advance for its doors to open at 9:00am. Lines began at L.L.Bean and stretched for approximately one half mile around the center.
Click here to watch a video of L.L.Bean´s opening.
"As evidenced by this morning´s turnout, you couldn´t ask for a better retailer to launch an open-air project in New England," said Brian Sciera, VP Lifestyle Centers, WS Development. "We´re excited that L.L.Bean is the first store to open at Legacy Place."
The two-level, 30,000 square foot L.L.Bean store is a Gold LEED certified building. Legacy Place is a 675,000 square foot shopping center that officially opens on August 27, 2009.
ABOUT L.L.BEAN
For more than 90 years. L.L.Bean has been renown as a source for quality apparel, reliable outdoor equipment and expert advice. With headquarters in Freeport, ME, L.L.Bean has become a favorite destination for shoppers boosting annual sales up to $1.5 billion.
ABOUT LEGACY PLACE
Legacy Place is a 675,000-square foot open-air shopping destination under construction at the intersection of Route 1 and I-95 in Dedham, MA. The $200 million project is a joint venture with National Amusements that will officially open August 27, 2009.
ABOUT WS DEVELOPMENT
Based in Chestnut Hill, MA, WS Development is one of the largest privately owned retail development firms in the United States. Since 1981, WS Development has been a leader in the acquisition, development, management and redevelopment of retail and mixed-use properties. Its diverse portfolio consists of more than 80 properties, totaling over 16 million square feet of retail space. For more information, visit http://www.wsdevelopment.com/
CONTACT:
David Fleming
Corporate Marketing Director
WS Development
617-646-3273
david.fleming@wsdevelopment.com