B.C. Shoppers Feeling Nostalgic as Hudson’s Bay Stores Close for Good

Well-known Cirencester store closes after more than 45 years

A WELL-KNOWN Cirencester store has praised its 'incredible customers and community' after closing for good this weekend.

Vernon's Hudson's Bay Company locks doors for final time

Iconic Canadian company's roots in Vernon trace back to 1887

Nostalgic Vancouver shoppers say farewell to The Bay on its final day

The Bay has operated at the corner of Granville and West Georgia streets in downtown Vancouver for 138 years. On Monday, groups of people waited outside the historic location for the doors to open one last time.

Here Lies Hudson’s Bay Company, Murdered by Private Equity

Hudson’s Bay Company, Canada’s oldest retailer, didn’t die of natural causes — it was gutted by private equity. Stripped of assets and loaded with debt, it leaves behind job losses, endangered pensions, and a hollowed-out legacy reduced to branding rights.

Hudson’s Bay Stores Permanently Close Across Canada

Hudson’s Bay stores have now shut down permanently across Canada following the final day of liquidation sales on June 1. Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) has terminated 8,347 employees as of June 1, totalling around 89 percent of its staff. The remaining 1,017 employees include distribution centre staff, corporate associates, and store employees who will close out the stores over the month and finalize furniture and fixture purchases made during the l…

Hudson’s Bay officially closes after 355 years in business

Canada’s oldest department store officially shut its doors Sunday. Hudson’s Bay has been liquidating its assets since filing for creditor protection in March, and shoppers spent the last couple of months looking for discounts. Canadian Tire is looking to acquire The Bay’s intellectual property, including the iconic stripes and logo. If the $30 million deal […]