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Future of Toys “R” Us Stores in Canada Unclear as Operating Platform, Brand Split Among Buyers

Lee Rivett -
Toys “R” Us Canada's brands, store leases and operating assets are set to be divided among three buyers, leaving questions about the future of the retailer's remaining stores and operations in Canada.

Q1 2026 Apparel & Fashion Report: Expansion, Restructuring, and the Rise of Experiential Retail

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 sees Canadian apparel split between digitally savvy growth leaders and legacy retailers facing restructuring, highlighting omnichannel and experiential retail’s rising importance.

Eddie Bauer Store Leases Marketed in Canada

Craig Patterson -
RCS markets Eddie Bauer store leases in Canada and U.S. amid Chapter 11 proceedings and liquidation sales.

From The Desk: Retail Expansion and Innovation Signal Resilience

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail shows resilience with expanding malls, AI integration, and strategic bankruptcies amid shifting consumer and market dynamics.

Ontario Court Recognizes Eddie Bauer Bankruptcy

Craig Patterson -
Ontario court recognizes U.S. Chapter 11 for Eddie Bauer, integrating Canadian stores into cross-border restructuring.

Eddie Bauer’s Canadian Stores Enter Restructuring

Craig Patterson -
Eddie Bauer’s store operator has filed Chapter 11, putting its Canadian fleet into a sale or wind down while the brand shifts channels.

Q3 2025 Canadian consumer insolvencies climb 4.8% year-over-year, reaching highest level since 2009

Mario Toneguzzi -
Behind these numbers are Canadians who continue to struggle to balance daily expenses with mounting debt obligations.

Hudson’s Bay Faces Closure as Liquidation Looms

Craig Patterson -
Hudson’s Bay may shutter permanently as it fails to secure restructuring funds. Liquidation sales could begin next week, marking the end of Canada’s last department store.

Can Hudson’s Bay Survive? A Loyal Shopper Shares Insights

Craig Patterson -
Loyal Hudson’s Bay shopper Christopher Lui shares his perspective on the retailer’s decline, key missteps, and whether it can adapt to survive in Canada.

Carl Boutet on Hudson’s Bay’s Uncertain Future Amid Restructuring

Craig Patterson -
Retail strategist Carl Boutet analyzes Hudson’s Bay’s financial troubles and restructuring under CCAA, questioning whether the retailer can survive its decline.

Liza Amlani on Hudson’s Bay’s Uncertain Future and Store Closures

Craig Patterson -
Liza Amlani discusses Hudson’s Bay’s financial struggles, potential store closures, and what it means for Canadian retail and shopping malls.

Summarizing the Hudson’s Bay CCAA Court Order 

Craig Patterson -
An overview of Hudson’s Bay’s CCAA court order, outlining the company’s restructuring process and creditor protection measures.

Canadian consumer insolvencies rise by 20.5% in January amid financial pressures

Mario Toneguzzi -
Ongoing financial stress, including the high cost of living and escalating household debt, continues to play in driving up consumer insolvencies.

Consumer and Business insolvencies reached 15-Year high in 2024

Mario Toneguzzi -
The rise in consumer insolvencies last year highlights the severity of the financial pressures many Canadians are experiencing, exacerbated by rising living costs and economic instability.
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