Here are four iconic clothing retailers shuttering South Dakota locations this spring.
1. Eddie Bauer (Sioux Falls & Rapid City)
In a major blow to South Dakota’s outdoor-apparel scene, the legendary Eddie Bauer is officially exiting the brick-and-mortar market. Following a bankruptcy filing in February 2026, the entity operating the brand’s physical stores failed to secure a bidder at auction. While the brand will continue as a digital-only entity, all 175 of its physical shops are closing for good.
South Dakota is losing its primary storefronts this season. Final inventory sales and equipment removal are slated to conclude by late May 2026 at the State largest retail hubs:
- The Empire Mall (Sioux Falls)
- (Rapid City)
2. Rue21 (All Locations)
Teen fashion retailer Rue21 is in the final stages of liquidating its entire North American fleet after filing for its third and final bankruptcy. Unlike previous attempts to reorganize, the brand failed to find a buyer to keep its physical doors open, leading to a total wind-down of its brick-and-mortar business.
With locations in regional shopping centers across the state, South Dakota is losing several community mainstays for young shoppers. “Going Out of Business” sales are expected to wrap up by late spring 2026 at locations including:
- The Empire Mall (Sioux Falls)
- Rushmore Crossing (Rapid City)
- Aberdeen Mall (Aberdeen)
3. Francesca’s (Sioux Falls & Rapid City)
The boutique staple Francesca’s is reaching the end of the road for its storefronts. Following a second bankruptcy filing and a sudden loss of investor funding earlier this year, the chain is liquidating all 400+ of its boutiques nationwide. The brand, known for its curated, free-spirited aesthetic, has struggled to maintain its mall-based model amid rising digital competition…