A beloved retailer is shutting down nearly all of its north american stores, with some outlets specifying that this is due to a bankruptcy filing. The retailer in question appears to be over 100 years old, although the exact identity of the retailer is unclear, with one report mentioning Eddie Bauer and others not specifying a name. The closures are part of a larger trend of store closures, with several reports mentioning other retailers that have closed in recent years.