Eddie Bauer Closing All Montana Stores This Year

Outdoor apparel retailer shuttering locations in Bozeman, Missoula, and Billings as part of nationwide bankruptcy filing.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The parent company of outdoor clothing and gear retailer Eddie Bauer is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, resulting in the closure of all of the brand's brick-and-mortar stores across the United States, including the remaining locations in Montana. The Bozeman store has already shut down, while the Missoula store closed a couple years earlier, leaving only the Billings location still open for now, though it is expected to shutter by the end of April 2026.

Why it matters

The loss of Eddie Bauer's Montana stores is the latest in a string of major retail closures in the state, raising concerns about the long-term health of the retail sector and the broader economy as consumers increasingly shift to online shopping.

The details

Eddie Bauer, which is owned by Authentic Brands Group and managed by Catalyst Brands, plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and close all of its physical store locations nationwide. The brand's Bozeman store officially closed on January 31, 2026, while the Missoula location shuttered a couple years earlier on January 29, 2024. The Billings store is the last remaining Eddie Bauer in Montana, but an employee confirmed it will also be closing, with an anticipated end-of-April 2026 shutdown date.

  • The Bozeman Eddie Bauer store closed on January 31, 2026.
  • The Missoula Eddie Bauer store closed on January 29, 2024.
  • The Billings Eddie Bauer store is expected to close by the end of April 2026.

The players

Authentic Brands Group

The parent company that owns the Eddie Bauer brand.

Catalyst Brands

The company that manages the Eddie Bauer brand.

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The takeaway

The closure of all Eddie Bauer stores in Montana is the latest blow to the state's retail landscape, underscoring the challenges facing brick-and-mortar retailers as consumer shopping habits continue to evolve. This development raises concerns about the broader economic health of Montana communities that have relied on these major retail anchors.