For more than a century, Eddie Bauer has been synonymous with American outdoor adventure apparel. Now the iconic brand is facing the possible collapse of most of its brick-and-mortar business as a bankruptcy filing looms. The retailer's roughly 180 stores across the United States and Canada could soon be shuttered amid plans for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing tied to the brand's North American store operations. Eddie Bauer, one of the oldest brands in American outdoor apparel, has a storied history. It's also faced bankruptcy twice before.
Temperatures are dropping fast, but seasoned shoppers know exactly what that means-the Black Friday deals are heating up as I write. As an outdoor gear outfitter, I've fielded countless questions from concerned shoppers looking to stay warm in the coming months or find the perfect gifts for their loved ones. I take this time seriously, so when I heard that Eddie Bauer has hundreds of items on sale, you better believe that I rushed to check it out.
