Like the beaver it nearly wiped out, HBC made Canada into its home by fundamentally transforming its environment, and no bankruptcy court will liquidate that legacy.
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The demise of Hudson’s Bay raises broader questions about the viability of traditional department stores in today’s retail environment.
Like many retailers, Hudson’s Bay struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, but its troubles ran deeper. Now, the company is liquidating almost all its stores.
A public relations move by Loblaw Companies is just the latest in a long line of big business antics stretching back to pre-Confederation fur trade in Canada.
In October, the Hudson’s Bay Company announced that it would be closing its flagship location in downtown Winnipeg. This closure is reflective of the changing nature of downtown neighbourhoods.
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