FREEPORT — L.L. Bean earned the top spot for outdoor stores as measured in the June edition of Consumer Reports.

The Freeport-based merchandiser earned an “89” out of 100, getting top marks in value, service, quality and checkout. The only knock on L.L. Bean — still earning it a “very good” — was selection. REI tied L.L. Bean with an 89, while Cabela’s was third with an 84.

Other local retailers making the list in other categories included Dick’s Sporting Goods, earning a 76 and 10th place among sportinggoods specialists.

Sears, Target and Walmart made the list among mass merchants.

Consumer Reports said that it surveyed 26,000 readers for the results, and that 88 percent reported being highly satisfied with independent stores and pro shops.



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