Eddie Bauer LLC, which entered the Chapter 11 process in the District of New Jersey in February 2026, has retained RCS Real Estate Advisors to market 174 retail store leases across the U.S. and Canada. The intellectual property rights to the Eddie Bauer brand are owned by Authentic Brands Group; the bankruptcy filing specifically impacted the retail company, which is part of the Catalyst Brands portfolio.
The leases include 150 locations across 40 U.S. states plus 24 locations across six Canadian provinces, with an average size of 6,300 square feet and formats ranging from established malls and lifestyle centers to high-traffic retail corridors. The stores are located in strong retail markets including California, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, New York, Michigan and New Jersey, with many locations benefiting from strong co-tenancy, regional mall positioning and proximity to national anchor retailers.
“As part of the Chapter 11 process, we are focused on maximizing value and identifying opportunities for landlords, retailers and other users seeking quality retail space in proven trade areas,” said Ivan Friedman, President and CEO of RCS Real Estate Advisors in a statement. “This portfolio represents a rare opportunity to secure legacy retail locations in established centers nationwide.”
