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Eddie Bauer Retail Operator Cancels Store Lease Auction, Plans to Close 174 Stores

Eddie Bauer LLC, the North America store operator of Eddie Bauer, has canceled a planned auction of 174 store leases…

News March 9
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Bankrupt Eddie Bauer Puts 174 Store Leases on the Market

Eddie Bauer LLC, which entered the Chapter 11 process in the District of New Jersey in February 2026,…

News March 4
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Eddie Bauer's retail operator has filed for bankruptcy.

Eddie Bauer Retail Initiates Chapter 11 Process, Seeks Buyer

Eddie Bauer's retail operator will begin liquidation sales at its more than 180 locations in Canada and the…

News February 9
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JCPenney Holiday Campaign Stresses ‘Thoughtful’ Frugality

Recognizing that many consumers are tightening their belts while still wanting to show their generosity this holiday season,…

News October 29
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JCPenney Celebrates Inclusivity with New Fashion Line Exclusively for Plus-Size Women

Even though more than two-thirds of women wear plus-size apparel, they’re often made to feel invisible — particularly…

News October 2
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JCPenney Upstages Bezos with $10,000 Wedding in Venice, California

After weeks of anticipation (and complaints from locals), the year’s most-talked-about wedding — between Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos…

News June 30
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UPDATE: Forever 21 Cites De Minimis Loophole in 2nd Bankruptcy Filing

[Update as of March 17, 2025] The operating company that runs Forever 21’s U.S. business (F21 OpCo) has…

News March 17
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JCPenney Joins SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands

JCPenney and SPARC Group, which holds a portfolio of brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand…

News January 9
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