Two More Stores at Boise Towne Square Mall Are Closing for Good in 2026

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Boise Towne Square Mall is set to lose two more stores in 2026 as the women's clothing retailer Francesca's and outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer have both filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and are closing all of their U.S. locations, including their stores at the Boise mall.

Why it matters

The closures of Francesca's and Eddie Bauer at Boise Towne Square Mall are the latest signs of the challenges facing traditional shopping malls, which have been hit hard by the rise of e-commerce and changing consumer shopping habits. The loss of these stores will further diminish the mall's retail offerings and foot traffic.

The details

Francesca's, a women's clothing and accessories retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early February 2026, citing more than $250 million in unpaid invoices and a breakdown in communication with its vendors. The company announced that it would be closing all of its stores, including the location at Boise Towne Square Mall. Meanwhile, outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer, which was operated by the Catalyst Brands company, also filed for bankruptcy and is winding down its retail operations in the U.S., including its store at the Boise mall.

• In mid-January 2026, Women's Wear Daily reported that Francesca's was in serious financial trouble.
• On February 6, 2026, Francesca's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced going-out-of-business sales at all of its stores.
• Last week, rumors surfaced that Catalyst Brands, which operated Eddie Bauer retail locations in the U.S., would file for bankruptcy and close all of its stores.