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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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Hamas Releases Final Hostage in Latest Exchange with Israel

In a significant development, Hamas has released the sixth and final Israeli hostage as part of the latest exchange agreement with Israel. The release took place on Saturday, marking the end of the first phase of the ceasefire deal between the two adversaries.

The final hostage, Hisham Al-Sayed, a 36-year-old Bedouin Israeli with a history of mental health issues, had crossed into Gaza on his own in 2015 and had been held since. His release follows the earlier release of five other hostages, including three Israeli men who were abducted from the Nova music festival during the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas.

The exchange has been overshadowed by heightened tensions between the two sides. The ceasefire deal, which has paused over 15 months of conflict, is nearing the end of its first phase. Negotiations for a second phase, which would involve the release of dozens more hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal, are expected to be even more challenging.

The release of the hostages was conducted in staged ceremonies, which have been condemned by both Israel and the Red Cross in the past. Despite the tensions, the exchange has brought a glimmer of hope for the families of the hostages and the possibility of a more stable ceasefire in the future.



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