The Bay

• B.C. billionaire’s plan to take over Bay leases facing legal battle

  A group of Hudson's Bay's landlords don't want to transfer dozens of leases to British Columbia billionaire Ruby Liu, but the department store still has a chance to get its way.

  Jun 28, 2025
  
• ‘This can’t be a black hole’: What’s next for The Bay’s former flagship Montreal store

  Now that The Bay has closed, business owners worry what will become of the space just after the city spent millions of dollars revamping Phillips Square and St. Catherine Street.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2025
  
• Advertisement
• 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.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2025
• Advertisement
• 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
• Manitoba Indigenous leaders call for catalogue, collaboration from HBC

  Manitoba Indigenous leaders say the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) has yet to provide them with a list of the historic artifacts they intend to auction off, despite their requests.

  Economy

  May 1, 2025
• Chinese billionaire in B.C. says she wants to buy Hudson’s Bay

  A Chinese billionaire in B.C. has announced plans to buy dozens of Hudson's Bay locations after she saw "Canadians feeling sad" over the collapse of the retail giant. 

  Economy

  Apr 8, 2025
• Vacant Hudson’s Bay stores could spark interest — if landlords are willing to get creative

  Apartments, health centres and even pickleball courts may be coming to your local mall after Hudson's Bay departs. 

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2025
• Hudson’s Bay to keep 6 stores open, begin liquidation of all other locations in days

  Canada’s oldest company will begin selling off inventory at most of its 80 Hudson's Bay stores, three Saks Fifth Avenue locations and 13 Saks Off 5th shops next week.

  Consumer

  Mar 21, 2025
• Advertisement
• Cost of Hudson’s Bay redevelopment in Winnipeg to double, says First Nations group

  The Southern Chiefs' Organization says the price tag is currently at $310 million, more than double the original estimate of $130 million.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2025
• Advertisement
• Downfall of The Bay leaves Vancouver’s downtown retail sector in question

  The iconic retailer is expected to begin liquidating its 80 stores soon, after entering creditor protection earlier this month.

  Economy

  Mar 18, 2025