6 major retail bankruptcy cases of 2026, from Saks to Eddie Bauer

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Saks Fifth Avenue store.
Saks Global's bankruptcy filing shows how much the retail giant owes to some of the biggest luxury brands.

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More than 2,000 stores are set to close across the US in 2026. Here's the list.

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Apple store
Apple is expected to close three stores in June.

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I visited an Eddie Bauer store, and it quickly became clear why the retailer is closing locations

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The exterior of an Eddie Bauer store, which is closing, in New Jersey.
The exterior of an Eddie Bauer store in New Jersey on Tuesday.

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Eddie Bauer through the years, from outdoor icon to looming store closures

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Eddie Bauer store.
Eddie Bauer was founded in 1920.

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Eddie Bauer's nearly 200 stores in the US and Canada are expected to close after a failed sale effort

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Eddie Bauer store closing sale.
Nearly 200 Eddie Bauer stores across the US and Canada are expected to close.

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Eddie Bauer's retail operator files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeks buyer to save stores

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Eddie Bauer storefront.
Eddie Bauer is one of the oldest brands in American outdoor apparel.

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Eddie Bauer's almost 200 North American stores are at risk of closure as its operator nears bankruptcy

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An Eddie Bauer store.
Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada may soon face closure.

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