Boston.com is reporting that outdoor retailer L.L. Bean is laying off 240 workers in Maine.
Elsewhere, L.L. Bean Inc. yesterday notified employees it will lay off as many as 240 workers in Maine because of lagging sales. The Freeport-based outfitter told employees that previously announced retirement incentives did not draw enough volunteers to quit, so the company has to resort to layoffs, according to a letter from chief executive Chris McCormick obtained by the Associated Press.
An earlier report had put the layoff number at 150. L.L. Bean had voluntary layoffs and February and sent a letter to employees saying the voluntary layoffs helped but were not enough for the retailer to avoid more job cuts.
