The operating entity behind nearly 200 Eddie Bauer stores failed to find a buyer during its Chapter 11 restructuring. Nearly 200 Eddie Bauer locations in North America are expected to close before April 30, 2026.

After April 30, 2026, customers will still be able to shop online. In January 2026, the brand partnered with Outdoor 5 to manage e-commerce, wholesale, design, and product development operations in North America.

In early February 2026, the brand announced the return of its First Ascent line of outdoor clothing, originally tested on Mount Everest.

Eddie Bauer was founded in 1920. The brand outfitted the first American team to reach the summit of Mount Everest and patented the first quilted goose-down jacket in the United States.

The brand has undergone two previous bankruptcy proceedings.

At 4 p.m. on a Tuesday, one local store had one employee and no other customers present. The store's glass windows were covered with large "store closing" signs.

The store offered T-shirts, denim jeans, coats, and simple accessories such as sunglasses. A long-sleeve shirt on sale was priced at $12, down from $30, and was made of 60% cotton and 40% polyester. The store had mannequins available for purchase.