Hudson's Bay Company

• $18-million sale of HBC charter to Thomsons, Westons approved by court

  Two of Canada's wealthiest families have cleared the final hurdle on the road to buying and donating the royal charter that created the Hudson's Bay Co.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2025
  
• Billionaire David Thomson interested in buying Hudson’s Bay charter, donating it

  New court filings show a holding company owned by David Thomson wants to buy the royal charter for at least $15 million and donate it to the Archives of Manitoba.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2025
  
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• Landlord says B.C. billionaire’s plan for Bay properties ‘defies commercial common sense’

  In filings to Ontario Superior Court, Cadillac Fairview says it is 'resolutely opposed' to Ruby Liu becoming a tenant at some of its malls as she has no credible business plan.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2025
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• ‘Not meant to be’: Manitoba Museum reflects as Bay charter heads elsewhere

  The Manitoba Museum has of the largest collections of Hudson’s Bay artifacts, but its CEO isn't bitter the defunct retailer's crown jewel isn’t destined for her institution.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2025
• Winnipeg company ‘will never forget’ history making Hudson’s Bay striped items

  Freed & Freed is one of a few companies that has made products bearing the Bay's iconic green, red, yellow and indigo motif that dates back to 1779.

  Economy

  May 15, 2025
• Assembly of First Nations joins calls for Hudson’s Bay to return ceremonial items

  The Assembly of First Nations is joining calls for Hudson's Bay to immediately halt the sale of artifacts and return any cultural, ceremonial and sacred items.

  Canada

  May 1, 2025
• Archivists say Hudson’s Bay artifacts would be welcome additions to Manitoba collection

  Amid store liquidations and a hunt for buyers for the business and its assets, the company announced it plans to have an auction for its art pieces and artifacts.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2025
• Grand chief requests halt to auction of Hudson’s Bay items linked to First Nations

  It is still unclear what specific artifacts could be included in the auction beyond the 355-year-old royal charter that launched the company.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2025
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• Hudson’s Bay liquidation sales kick off at all but six stores

  The company is aiming to wrap up the liquidation by June 15. Gift cards will be accepted until April 6, but loyalty points cannot be used.

  Consumer

  Mar 24, 2025
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• Amid empty shelves and idle escalators, shoppers seek piece of history at Bay stores

  In Edmonton, some racks at two Bay locations were picked clean as a mere handful of older men and women took advantage of 40, 50, 60 and even 70 per cent discounts.

  Consumer

  Mar 17, 2025