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FLA Accredits Eddie Bauer Global Compliance Program
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"The fact that the compliance program was retained during the corporate restructuring
demonstrates that Eddie Bauer views the Global Labor Practices program as an essential
component of the corporation," van Heerden said. "It is evident that Eddie Bauer wants
to fulfill its obligations to the program and respond to situations that have a direct impact
on the livelihood of its stakeholders."

For more information on Eddie Bauer and its corporate responsibility program, visit

http://www.eddiebauer.com/about/company_info/corp_resp_global.asp

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