Headline: Eddie Bauer Starts Closing Sale in Blackwood — What Gloucester Township and I‑295 Drivers Should Know
Eddie Bauer, the longtime outdoor-clothing and lifestyle brand, has filed for Chapter 11 and begun liquidation sales at retail locations nationwide — and that includes the Blackwood store in Gloucester Township. For folks who shop or commute along I‑295 through Camden County, this isn’t just another headline: it’s a change to a familiar retail stop that feeds local foot traffic, jobs, and the retail mix around the Blackwood commercial corridor.
What’s happening at the Blackwood store
– Nationally, Eddie Bauer’s Chapter 11 filing means liquidation sales are under way while the company seeks buyers for the brand and remaining stores. The Blackwood location has been added to that list and is now running closing/clearance reductions.
– If you’ve visited the store, you may have already noticed markdowns on jackets, casualwear, and seasonal gear. Store hours and specific inventory left can vary day-to-day — check the Eddie Bauer site or call the Blackwood store before making a trip.
Why this matters to Gloucester Township and nearby I‑295 travelers
– Local retail anchor: The Blackwood Eddie Bauer has been part of the township’s retail mix that draws shoppers off nearby highways and local roads. Drivers using I‑295 who stop to run errands or pick up clothing for work and outdoor activities have relied on stores like this as convenient, mid-priced options.
– Foot traffic and nearby businesses: Closing sales and an eventual permanent vacancy can reduce the steady flow of shoppers that supports neighboring smaller retailers, restaurants, and service businesses in the plaza and along the Blackwood shopping corridors.
– Jobs and community impact: Even a single-store closing affects employees and the local economy — part-time retail jobs, Sunday shifts, and the small spending ripple that keeps corners of the township humming.
– Site reuse and development potential: Vacant retail space along major corridors often becomes a target for redevelopment. Depending on leasing interest and ownership decisions, the site could be re-tenanted by another retailer, converted to a service use, or eventually repurposed. That matters for traffic patterns around the nearby I‑295 interchanges and Gloucester Township planning priorities.
A bit about the brand and what locals liked
Eddie Bauer is known for outerwear, layering pieces, and casual activewear that fit an outdoor-lifestyle audience. Across communities, the brand has attracted shoppers looking for practical jackets, boots, and travel-ready clothing — items that matter to suburban shoppers who commute, recreate outdoors in South Jersey, or need dependable cold-weather gear. Yelp reviews from the area generally point to helpful staff and good selection while calling out typical retail variability in size availability — the kind of customer sentiment that will shape whether local shoppers make alternative choices or hold out for another retailer to move in.
What you can do (and watch for)
– If you shop there: Stop by while inventory remains if you’re after specific seasonal items — but confirm hours ahead of time.
– If you’re a worker: Look for local job-posting resources — other retailers in the township and nearby plazas often hire people with retail experience.
– If you’re curious about the property: Watch Gloucester Township planning and zoning notices. Owners and managers will typically need permits or approvals if they pursue significant changes to the space.
– Stay informed: Local outlets like NJ.com, Patch, and regional business reporters will track any buyer developments or store-closure lists. We’ll also follow updates specific to Blackwood and I‑295 corridor impacts here at 295Times.
Why 295Times readers should care
For people traveling I‑295 or living in Camden County, retail shifts like this are more than corporate restructuring. They change where you stop on errands, which businesses see daily customers, and how plazas along the highway evolve. Whether the space becomes home to another national chain, a local small business, or a different use entirely, the outcome will shape shopping patterns and local traffic for years.
We’ll keep an eye on the Blackwood site and any announcements from Eddie Bauer about a buyer or additional closings. Have photos or local perspective about the Blackwood store or other closures along the I‑295 corridor? Send them our way and we’ll include community voices in follow-up coverage.
