EddieBauer LLC Files for Bankruptcy as North America Store Sales Decline

EddieBauer LLC, the operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the United States and Canada, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on February 13, 2026. The company seeks to sell about 200 stores, with most locations expected to remain open during the process. If the sale does not materialize, closures are possible, though timing for individual stores has not been disclosed. Declining sales, supply chain challenges, inflation, and uncertain tariff policies under the Trump administration are cited as key factors. The brand's operations outside North America continue under other licensees. EddieBauer’s e-commerce and wholesale activities were transitioned to Outdoor 5 LLC. This marks the third Chapter 11 filing for the 100-year-old retailer, following 2003 and 2009. The filing reflects broader retail weakness this year, following Saks Global’s January Chapter 11 filing.