Eastern Mountain Sports has declared bankruptcy, but it’s not clear if the current end-of-season clearance sale is the end. Eastern Outfitters, parent of both EMS and discounter Bob’s Stores, is just the latest brick-and-mortar retailer to ask for court protection amid pressure from online sales.
EMS closed its last NYC store, in Soho, last year. There are still locations on Long Island and nationwide, and you can shop up to 70% off online.
Get great deals on outdoor clothing and sports gear from Paragon Sports, the NYC-based clothing and gear retailer in Flatiron. Deals are both in-store and online.
More than 2,000 items on sale now at Paragon Sports
There also are seasonal sales at Patagonia, at their stores in Soho, Meatpacking and the Upper West Side, and online.
Get at least 30% off online purchases at Patagonia
More discounts on winter clothing and gear at REI.
Discounts on cold weather clothing and free shipping of skis and showboards at REI
According to Fortune magazine, retailers that filed for bankruptcy last year include Aeropostale, Pacific Sunwear of California, Sports Authority and American Apparel.
Sports Authority is gone, following a lengthy going out of business sale. Aeropostale and American Apparel are closing stores in an effort to survive.
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