Eddie Bauer Files for Bankruptcy:
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Eddie Bauer Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyThe retailer plans to sell 180 stores across the US and Canada amid declining sales and supply chain problems.
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- Eddie Bauer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on February 10, 2026, citing falling sales.
- The company aims to sell approximately 180 of its 220 stores in the United States and Canada.
- Challenges include shifting consumer preferences, rising inflation, and increased import tariffs.
- This is the brand’s third bankruptcy since its 1920s founding, following filings in 2003 and 2009.
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