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flag Eddie Bauer and Francesca’s are closing stores nationwide due to financial struggles.

flag The Eddie Bauer store at West Acres Mall in Fargo is closing, with a "Store Closing" sign and 40 to 60 percent discounts in effect. flag The closure is part of a broader wave affecting multiple U.S. locations as the outdoor apparel brand, founded in 1920, faces ongoing financial challenges. flag Alongside Eddie Bauer, women’s retailer Francesca’s is shutting down its remaining stores nationwide, with vendors alleging hundreds of millions in unpaid invoices. flag Mall officials say they are developing new retail concepts and plan to share updates this spring.

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