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Canadian Tire Buys Hudson’s Bay IP in $30M Deal

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Canadian Tire is acquiring Hudson’s Bay’s historic stripes, coat of arms, and brand trademarks for $30 million, as the department store chain winds down operations.
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Weihong Liu and the Future of Hudson’s Bay

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Billionaire investor Weihong Liu has bid to acquire Hudson’s Bay stores in Canada. Her bold retail vision could transform the historic department store into a Chinese-inspired experiential chain.
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Hudson’s Bay Restructuring Proceeds Without Insiders

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No insider bids were made in the Hudson’s Bay restructuring, ending speculation around Richard Baker. Bidders now include Urbana Corp. and Weihong Liu.
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Couche-Tard Advances 7-Eleven Bid with Data Access Deal

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Couche-Tard secures NDA to review Seven & i’s financials in bid to acquire 7-Eleven, with insights from retail strategist Carl Boutet.
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Urbana Bids to Buy Hudson’s Bay Brand and Royal Charter

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Urbana Corp. aims to acquire the Hudson’s Bay brand and Royal Charter as bidders emerge ahead of court deadline in HBC liquidation.
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Hudson’s Bay to Liquidate 6 Remaining Stores, Future Uncertain

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Hudson's Bay to begin liquidation at six stores Friday as hopes fade for a buyer, with art and artifacts also poised for auction.
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The Future of Hudson’s Bay as a Canadian House of Brands

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Experts envision a reimagined Hudson’s Bay focused on Canadian designers, immersive retail, and smaller, experience-driven stores.
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Frank And Oak Closing Most Stores in Canada Amid Debt Crisis

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Canadian fashion retailer Frank And Oak will shut most stores by May 7 amid restructuring efforts and a search for a buyer.
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Hudson’s Bay Sales Collapsed Prior to Bankruptcy: Leaked Memo

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Hudson’s Bay saw a 33% sales drop and a 50% e-commerce decline in 2024, revealing major challenges before filing for bankruptcy protection.
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Court Rejects Hudson’s Bay Deal, Raising Receivership Risk

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A judge has rejected Hudson’s Bay’s proposed restructuring deal, increasing the risk that lenders may push the retailer into receivership.
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Landlords Slam Hudson’s Bay Deal as ‘Trojan Horse’

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Retail landlords oppose Hudson’s Bay's lender-backed deal on Thursday, warning it threatens restructuring hopes and accelerates total liquidation.
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Hudson’s Bay Faces April 7 Deadline to Save 6 Stores

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Hudson’s Bay risks losing six remaining stores to liquidation if no viable buyer emerges by April 7, as lenders push for swift action in court.
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Carl Boutet on Hudson’s Bay’s Uncertain Future Amid Restructuring

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Retail strategist Carl Boutet analyzes Hudson’s Bay’s financial troubles and restructuring under CCAA, questioning whether the retailer can survive its decline.
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Carl Boutet’s ‘Blind Spot’ Explores Retail’s Future Disruptions

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Retail expert Carl Boutet’s new book Blind Spot examines AI, supply chains, and digital transformation shaping the future of commerce.
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2025 Retail Insights: AI, Sustainability, and Consumer Shifts

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Retail strategist Carl Boutet shares insights on 2025 trends, including agentic AI, sustainability, and the future of Canadian and global retail.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerating Retail Trends in Canada: Expert

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Retail expert Carl Boutet discusses the short-term and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Canada.
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Direct-to-Consumer Biggest Retail Trend of the Last Decade, and What’s to Come: Expert

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Carl Boutet explains how brands establishing direct relationships with consumers has had a profound impact on the industry both in Canada and beyond. He discusses ‘winners and losers’ as well as what is in store for the 2020’s.
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Engaging in a Noisy World: the Case for Suzy Shier

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Industry expert Carl Boutet discusses the importance of getting the message to customers at a time of unprecedented distraction.
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