Eddie Bauer to Close West Acres Mall Location

Mall management confirms the outdoor retailer will shutter its Fargo, North Dakota store.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 4:39pm

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West Acres Development's Chief Operating Officer Alissa Adams announced that the Eddie Bauer store located within the West Acres Mall in Fargo, North Dakota will be closing. While Adams did not provide additional details, she stated that store changes are common in the retail industry and that the mall is always working on new and exciting concepts to fill vacant spaces.

Why it matters

The closure of the Eddie Bauer location is another sign of the ongoing challenges facing traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, especially in malls, as consumer shopping habits continue to shift towards e-commerce. However, the West Acres Mall management remains optimistic about finding a new tenant to occupy the space.

The details

The Eddie Bauer store, which sells apparel, outdoor gear, and camping equipment, has been a tenant at the West Acres Mall for an undisclosed period of time. Mall management did not provide a specific reason for the store's closure, but indicated that situations like this can be fluid and they want to be thoughtful in how they release confirmed information to benefit both customers and store employees.

  • The closure of the Eddie Bauer store was announced on January 29, 2026.

The players

Alissa Adams

The Chief Operating Officer of West Acres Development, the company that manages the West Acres Mall in Fargo, North Dakota.

Eddie Bauer

The outdoor apparel and equipment retailer that was founded in Seattle in 1920 and is now closing its location at the West Acres Mall.

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What they’re saying

“While it's sad when a stores closes, with change comes new opportunity. We are always working behind the scenes on new and exciting concepts and looks forward to having more things to share this spring.”

— Alissa Adams, Chief Operating Officer, West Acres Development

The takeaway

The closure of the Eddie Bauer store at the West Acres Mall is a reflection of the ongoing challenges facing traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, as consumer shopping habits continue to shift towards e-commerce. However, the mall's management remains optimistic about finding a new tenant to occupy the vacant space, signaling their commitment to adapting to the changing retail landscape.