Fresno's Eddie Bauer Store Closing Down

Nationwide closures force retailer to wind down select locations.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Eddie Bauer store in Fresno's Fig Garden Village area is shutting down as part of a wider closure of around 180 Eddie Bauer stores nationwide. The store will remain open until the end of April or until all inventory is sold out, with merchandise currently discounted between 40-60% off normal prices.

Why it matters

The closure of the Fresno Eddie Bauer store is part of a broader trend of brick-and-mortar retail struggles, with the operator Catalyst Brands forced to wind down certain locations. This reflects the ongoing challenges facing traditional retailers in the face of e-commerce competition and changing consumer shopping habits.

The details

The Eddie Bauer store in Fresno's Fig Garden Village has 'Store Closing' signs in the windows and is offering 40-60% off discounts on all remaining merchandise. Staff say the store will stay open until the end of April or until all inventory is sold out. It's unclear if the Eddie Bauer location at the Tulare Outlets is also set to close.

  • The store closures were announced by operator Catalyst Brands earlier this month.
  • The Fresno Eddie Bauer store is expected to remain open until the end of April 2026.

The players

Catalyst Brands

The operator of around 180 Eddie Bauer stores, which announced it will be forced to wind down certain locations.

Eddie Bauer

The outdoor apparel and gear retailer that is closing down select stores nationwide.

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The takeaway

The closure of the Fresno Eddie Bauer store is a sign of the ongoing challenges facing traditional brick-and-mortar retailers as they struggle to compete with the rise of e-commerce. This trend is likely to continue as consumer shopping habits evolve and companies are forced to adapt their business models.