Eddie Bauer to Close All Montana Stores This Year

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

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Eddie Bauer, the outdoor apparel and gear retailer, is expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and close all of its brick-and-mortar stores across the United States, including the remaining locations in Montana. The Bozeman store closed on January 31, 2026, and the Missoula store at Southgate Mall shut down in January 2024. The Billings location is slated to close by the end of April 2026, though an exact date has not been set.

Why it matters

The closure of all Eddie Bauer stores in Montana is another blow to the state's retail landscape, which has seen the loss of several well-known brands in recent years. The news raises concerns about the long-term health of the retail sector and the overall economy, as consumers have fewer options for shopping locally.

The details

Eddie Bauer is owned by Authentic Brands Group and managed by Catalyst Brands. The company is expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leading to the closure of all of its brick-and-mortar locations nationwide. In Montana, the Bozeman store closed on January 31, 2026, and the Missoula store at Southgate Mall shut down in January 2024. The Billings location is the last remaining Eddie Bauer store in the state, but an employee confirmed it will also be closing, with an anticipated end-of-April 2026 closure date.

  • The Bozeman Eddie Bauer store closed on January 31, 2026.
  • The Missoula Eddie Bauer store at Southgate Mall 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 a further sign of the challenges facing the retail industry, as consumers shift their shopping habits and well-known brands struggle to remain viable. This news highlights the need for communities to diversify their local economies and support small, independent businesses to maintain a vibrant retail landscape.