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Eddie Bauer’s North American Stores to Shut Down

The 174 Eddie Bauer stores across the US and Canada are closing after an auction for the store operations was canceled due to a lack of interest. According to combined media reports, Eddie Bauer LLC, which operates the Eddie Bauer retail chain in the US and Canada,...

Eddie Bauer’s North American Stores to Shut Down

by Phil Hall | Mar 6, 2026

Gift cards and rewards earned through Eddie Bauer’s Adventure Points program will no longer be accepted after March 12. Continue Reading Eddie Bauer’s North American Stores to Shut Down

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: It Can’t Happen Here, Can It?

by Phil Hall | Dec 15, 2025

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Houses of worship are very special pieces of real estate. Whether they are grand works of architecture or small storefront settings, they offer a place where like-minded people can gather to give thanks and seek comfort and wisdom from their faith....

Canadian Housing Starts Up 9.4%

by Phil Hall | Dec 15, 2025

The seasonally adjusted ‌annualized ‍rate of Canadian housing starts in November was up 9.4% in November (254,058 units) compared to October (232,245 units), according to data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The year-to-date total was 219,077...

HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications

by Phil Hall | Dec 15, 2025

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Inspector General has begun to audit the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) on how it verifies residents’ immigration status and criminal backgrounds. According to documents and reviewed by the Chicago...