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Nations Experience to Open in Former Hudson’s Bay in Oakville

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Nations Experience has leased the entire former Hudson’s Bay at Oakville Place with plans for a flagship grocer and Forever Young entertainment venue.
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Canadian Tire Launches 1st Hudson’s Bay Stripes Collection

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Canadian Tire launches its first Hudson’s Bay Stripes holiday collection December 5, reintroducing a cherished Canadian brand for a new generation.
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Ruby Liu Team Let Go After Court Defeat Ends Department Store Plans

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Ruby Liu’s team was released after her court loss to Hudson’s Bay landlords, signaling the likely end of her planned department store chain.
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Ruby Liu and the Lost Bid for Hudson’s Bay Stores

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Retail strategist Carl Boutet reflects on Ruby Liu’s failed bid for former Hudson’s Bay stores and the lessons it offers for Canadian retail’s future.
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Court Blocks Ruby Liu’s Bid for Former Hudson’s Bay Leases

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A court ruling ends Ruby Liu’s bid to acquire 25 former Hudson’s Bay leases, halting her plan to launch a new Canadian department store chain.
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Canadian Tire to Continue Hudson’s Bay Blanket Fund Legacy

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Canadian Tire will continue The Blanket Fund, donating proceeds and $1M yearly from Hudson’s Bay blankets to support Indigenous-led projects.
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Simpsons Signage Reappears at Former Hudson’s Bay Flagship on Queen Street

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Historic Simpsons signage re-emerges at Toronto’s former Hudson’s Bay Queen Street store as Cadillac Fairview begins removal work on the vacant site.
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Winston Churchill Painting Leads Hudson’s Bay Auction

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A Winston Churchill painting headlines Heffel’s Hudson’s Bay Company Collection auction, featuring rare Canadian art and historic artifacts.
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Hudson’s Bay Charter Auction Delayed by Surprise Bid

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A last-minute bid has delayed Hudson’s Bay’s planned auction of its 355-year-old royal charter, deepening debate over its future.
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Hudson’s Bay Auction Set for November in Toronto

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Hudson’s Bay to auction 4,400 artifacts in Toronto this November, sparking debate over heritage, access, and the nation’s retail legacy.
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RioCan’s $141M Bid Revealed for Georgian Mall, Oakville Place

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RioCan’s bid prices for Georgian Mall and Oakville Place have been revealed in court filings as the REIT moves toward full ownership of both malls.
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Hudson’s Bay Landlords Fight Ruby Liu Lease Deal

Lee Rivett -
Court battle over Hudson’s Bay leases pits landlords against Ruby Liu’s bid to launch new Canadian department store chain.
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Hudson’s Bay Renamed ‘Rupert Legacy’ After Canadian Tire Brand Sale

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The defunct Hudson’s Bay chain adopts the name ‘Rupert Legacy’ after selling its brand, trademarks, and iconic stripes to Canadian Tire.
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Weston Family to Donate Hudson’s Bay Company Royal Charter

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The Weston family plans to donate HBC’s 1670 Royal Charter to the Canadian Museum of History, preserving a key piece of Canada’s heritage.
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Hudson’s Bay Pushes Ahead on Ruby Liu Lease Deal Amid Dispute

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Hudson’s Bay seeks court approval to transfer 25 leases to Ruby Liu despite landlord opposition and questions over her retail experience.
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Freed & Freed’s Legacy with HBC Stripes Lives On

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Freed & Freed reflects on more than a decade of designing HBC stripes and its proud role in shaping a Canadian fashion icon, with eyes on a future beyond HBC.
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YM Inc. Takes Over 5 Former Saks OFF 5TH Stores in Canada

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YM acquires five former Saks OFF 5TH leases amid HBC’s CCAA process, as Ruby Liu’s bid for 25 stores faces mounting scrutiny.
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Hudson’s Bay Blames Hilco for Liquidation Failures, Defends Ruby Liu Deal

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Hudson’s Bay rebuts Hilco’s court claims, defending its lease sale to Ruby Liu and blaming the lender for mismanaging the retailer’s liquidation process.
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Hudson’s Bay Lenders File to Block Ruby Liu Store Deal

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Hudson’s Bay lenders ask the court to block a lease deal with Ruby Liu, citing high costs, stalled landlord approvals, and risk to creditor recovery. 
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Retail Expert Weighs in on Ruby Liu’s Hudson’s Bay Bid

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Retail strategist Carl Boutet says Ruby Liu's bold plan to revive Hudson’s Bay stores faces challenges with landlords and scaling.
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Ruby Liu Secures 3 Hudson’s Bay Stores to Launch Chain

Craig Patterson -
Ruby Liu gets court approval to launch her retail chain with 3 former Hudson’s Bay locations, while facing challenges in expanding nationwide.
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Ruby Liu Presses On as Landlords Reject Bay Lease Deals

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Ruby Liu remains undeterred after 23 landlords reject her bid to acquire Hudson’s Bay leases, vowing to reshape Canadian retail despite mounting setbacks.
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Ruby Liu’s Bold Plans for a New Department Store Chain

Craig Patterson -
Ruby Liu is launching a bold new department store chain across Canada, with insights from retail expert Carl Boutet on her experiential retail strategy.
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Hudson’s Bay to Rename Following Canadian Tire Deal

Craig Patterson -
Hudson’s Bay Company ULC will change its legal name after selling brand rights to Canadian Tire, as part of the retailer’s court-supervised restructuring.
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Court to Rule on Hudson’s Bay Lease Sale to Ruby Liu

Craig Patterson -
On June 23, the court will review Hudson’s Bay’s lease assignments to Central Walk, led by Ruby Liu, as part of the retailer’s restructuring under creditor protection.
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