Hudson’s Bay Closure Sparks Retail Redevelopment Initiative

Sunday, June 1, 2025, 12:21 pm

Hudson’s Bay Company has ended an era with the permanent closure of its iconic Canadian stores, prompting a swift pivot in the retail landscape. A local developer is already eyeing the vacant storefronts for innovative repurposing, signaling a dramatic reshaping of a historic brand’s legacy.

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thestar.com / Memories, markdowns and mannequins — and a designer in mourning — mark the final day at Hudson's Bay Toronto flagship store

The 355-year-old company declared bankruptcy earlier this year and June 1 marked the last day of its liquidation sale.

winnipegfreepress.com / Remembering The Bay

winnipegfreepress.com / City Bay stores already closed as last-minute shoppers arrive

ledevoir.com / Les magasins La Baie ferment définitivement leurs portes

Plusieurs clients ont visité la succursale du centre-ville de Montréal, entre nostalgie et recherche de bonnes affaires.

cbc.ca / Redesigning the Bay's old retail spaces will come with challenges and opportunities

Ruby Liu brokered a deal to take over up to 28 of the leases held by Hudson's Bay and its sister Saks businesses in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario and transform them into "a new modern department store." But making the jump from vision to reality won't be easy, experts warn.

globalnews.ca / Hudson’s Bay stores across Canada close for good Sunday

After 355 years in business, Hudson's Bay Company, better known as The Bay, officially closes June 1, and must vacate all of its properties by the end of the month.

nationalpost.com / Can a B.C. developer’s big bet on Hudson’s Bay stores redefine Canadian retail?

Canadian Tire has the brand, but Ruby Liu has a bold vision for 28 vacant storefronts, many of which are in need of major repairs

permalink / 7 stories from sources in 40 hours ago #urban #business #canada

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