Eddie Bauer's almost 200 North American stores are at risk of closure as its operator nears bankruptcy

Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada may soon face closure.

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• Retailer Eddie Bauer is facing potential store closures in the US and Canada.
• The operator of the outdoor apparel chain's stores is prepping a bankruptcy filing, sources said.
• There are roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across North America.

Outdoor apparel chain Eddie Bauer's nearly 200 stores in the United States and Canada may soon be on the chopping block.

An entity of retail holding company Catalyst Brands...