Eddie Bauer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

(CBS, KYMA) - Eddie Bauer said Monday that it has declared bankruptcy, the third time the 106-year-old outdoor apparel retailer has filed for Chapter 11 protection from its debts.

The Bellevue, Washington-based company, which operates roughly 180 stores across the U.S. and Canada, said its retail locations will continue serving customers as the company starts winding down some stores.

Its e-commerce and wholesale operations are not affected by the filing because they are operated separately.

The bankruptcy doesn't affect Eddie Bauer stores in markets outside the U.S. and Canada.