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Eddie Bauer Launches Nationwide Liquidation Sales in Canada

                              An Eddie Bauer store in Vaughan, Ont., on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.   Eddie Bauer has begun liquidation sales across its Canadian stores as the retailer undergoes a major restructuring effort. The move follows financial challenges that have pushed the company to streamline operations while exploring potential buyers. All Canadian locations are expected to remain open during the liquidation period, offering discounts as inventory is cleared. The retailer has indicated that if a suitable buyer emerges, it may shift from winding down operations to pursuing a sale that keeps some stores running. Eddie Bauer, long known for its outdoor apparel and gear, has faced mounting pressures from changing consumer habits and a competitive retail landscape. The coming weeks will determine whether the brand can secure a path forward or complete its exit from the Canadian market....

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Israel’s Intensifying Military Operation in Rafah Sparks International Concerns

 

In a recent escalation of conflict, Israel has intensified its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Despite U.S. warnings about the risk of mass casualties, Israeli forces have pushed forward, bombarding towns in the north of the Strip and vowing to broaden their ground operation in Rafah. Here are the key points:

  1. Intensified Conflict: Israeli forces have made a new push in central Gaza, leading to intense battles in Jabalia, a northern Palestinian enclave. At least 23 people have been killed in the latest fighting.

  2. Rafah’s Importance: Israel considers Rafah, located on Gaza’s border with Egypt, as Hamas’ last stronghold. The city has become a focal point of the conflict, with hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians seeking shelter there.

  3. International Concerns: Western powers are deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Rafah. Despite Israeli assurances, civilians have been caught in the crossfire, and the United Nations estimates that over 810,000 people have fled the city since the conflict escalated.

  4. Allies at Odds: Israel’s plan for an all-out assault on Rafah has strained its relationship with its main ally, the United States. Washington even held up a weapons shipment due to fears of large civilian casualties.

  5. Prime Minister’s Stance: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with sending troops into Rafah, rejecting international pressure. He emphasized that Israel is determined to realize its war aims, regardless of the risks.

The situation remains tense, and the world watches closely as the conflict unfolds. The fate of Rafah and its civilian population hangs in the balance.

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