Updated 6:04 p.m. ET Feb. 10. Everything from tariffs, inflation and a post-pandemic shift away from outdoor apparel contributed to the demise of the Eddie Bauer stores operation. More from WWD The retailer’s full tale of woe was outlined in the first-day motions in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of Eddie Bauer LLC, a division of Catalyst Brands. As reported, the Eddie Bauer store operating company on Monday filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey and will close i ...