Driven by national liquidation events and a strategic shift toward experiential and value-driven brands, several household names are finishing their final sales at the state’s largest shopping hubs. From the wings of The Empire Mall to Uptown Rapid, here are the 5 major retail chains closing doors in South Dakota this month.
1. Eddie Bauer: The Empire Mall Exit
In one of the most high-profile retail retreats of 2026, the outdoor heritage brand Eddie Bauer is concluding its total physical retail wind-down this month. After failing to find a buyer during bankruptcy proceedings in February, the company is shuttering its entire North American…..