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Primaris REIT Repurposing Malls After Hudson’s Bay Closures

Craig Patterson -
Primaris REIT is repurposing former Hudson’s Bay stores, turning anchor closures into a strategy to reshape Canadian shopping centres.

Fashion Art Toronto Activates Former Hudson’s Bay Saks at Eaton Centre

Craig Patterson -
Fashion Art Toronto activates the former Hudson’s Bay Saks designer floor at CF Toronto Eaton Centre with a one-day retail and cultural marketplace.

Hudson’s Bay Stripes Return in Canadian Tire Stores

Craig Patterson -
Hudson’s Bay Stripes return in Canadian Tire stores nationwide as the historic brand relaunches through a new lifestyle-focused collection.

One Year After Hudson’s Bay’s Collapse, Retail Reshaped

Craig Patterson -
A year after Hudson’s Bay collapsed, Canadian retail continues to evolve as landlords, brands, and spaces adapt to its absence.

The End of Anchors: How Canadian Malls Are Being Rewritten

Craig Patterson -
Canadian malls are being reshaped as anchor department stores disappear, leaving millions of square feet to be redeveloped and reimagined.

Deals Signed for Major Hudson’s Bay Buildings Across Canada

Craig Patterson -
Deals signed for major Hudson’s Bay buildings across Canada signal a shift toward redevelopment in downtown Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa.

What Simons Signals for the Future of Downtown Vancouver Retail

Craig Patterson -
La Maison Simons’ Vancouver flagship highlights a shift in downtown retail, as recovery unfolds amid structural changes and new competition.

Self-Storage Proposed for Former Hudson’s Bay Centre in Toronto

Craig Patterson -
Brookfield’s new plan for the former Hudson’s Bay Centre at Yonge and Bloor introduces self-storage above street-level retail, signaling a shift in redevelopment strategy.

ByWard Market Launches Vendors at Hudson’s Bay Site

Lee Rivett -
ByWard Market launches a vendor village at the former Hudson’s Bay site to boost foot traffic and support local businesses in Ottawa.

Canadian Tire Launches Hudson’s Bay Stripes Summer Line

Craig Patterson -
Canadian Tire unveils a new Hudson’s Bay Stripes summer collection launching May 1, expanding its strategy following the brand’s 2025 acquisition.

Nations Experience Takes Possession at Oakville Place

Craig Patterson -
Nations Experience takes possession of former Hudson’s Bay at Oakville Place as construction nears on its new food and entertainment concept.

Future of Calgary’s Hudson’s Bay Building Discussed

Craig Patterson -
Experts will discuss the history, current status, and potential future of Calgary’s historic Hudson’s Bay building at a public event on March 26.

Hudson’s Bay Collapse: One Year After the CCAA Filing

Craig Patterson -
A year after Hudson’s Bay filed for CCAA protection, the retail industry reflects on the collapse of a 355-year-old institution.

Walmart Canada Expands Beauty After Hudson’s Bay Exit

Lee Rivett -
Walmart Canada expands its beauty assortment with new masstige, tech, and Gen Z brands following Hudson’s Bay’s exit from the market.

HBC Olympic Memorabilia Auction Opens at Heffel

Lee Rivett -
Heffel launches an online auction of Hudson’s Bay Olympic memorabilia as part of the court-authorized sale of the retailer’s artifacts.

Oxford Blocks Les Ailes at Yorkdale Anchor

Lee Rivett -
Court sides with Oxford to block Les Ailes plan for former Hudson’s Bay space at Yorkdale, citing concerns over commercial viability.

Most Hudson’s Bay Boxes Likely Leased Within Two Years: JLL

Craig Patterson -
JLL forecasts that 65% of former Hudson’s Bay retail space in Canada will be committed within two years, largely through multi-tenant retail strategies.

Saks Global Bankruptcy Reopens Canadian Retail Wounds

Craig Patterson -
Saks Global’s Chapter 11 filing revives Canadian retail fallout, exposing risks for brands, landlords, and suppliers tied to the former Saks Canada network.

Sports Experts to Replace Saks OFF 5TH at Place Ste-Foy

Craig Patterson -
Sports Experts will relocate to the former Saks OFF 5TH space at Place Ste-Foy, expanding its footprint by over 50 percent ahead of an April 2026 opening.

Remembering Karl Dodham of Hudson’s Bay’s Queen Street

Craig Patterson -
A memorial to Karl Dodham, the creative force behind Hudson’s Bay’s Queen Street holiday magic, remembered by colleagues after the 2025 closure.

The Canadian Retail Stories That Defined 2025

Bruce Winder -
Bruce Winder reviews the defining Canadian retail stories of 2025, from Hudson’s Bay’s collapse to AI, discount growth, tariffs, and shifting consumer behaviour.

Simpsons WWII Roll of Honour Finds New Home at TD Museum

Craig Patterson -
The WWII Simpsons Roll of Honour has been installed at TD’s downtown Toronto museum, preserving a rare piece of Canadian retail and wartime history.

Hudson’s Bay Holiday Windows Return at Queen and Yonge

Craig Patterson -
Hudson’s Bay holiday windows return to Queen and Yonge as Cadillac Fairview revives the historic displays with a festive Mars Wrigley Canada activation.

Hudson’s Bay Stripes Return at Canadian Tire in Limited Capsule

Craig Patterson -
Canadian Tire launches a limited Hudson’s Bay Stripes capsule on December 5, with products selling fast and expanded collections coming in 2026.

Cadillac Fairview Reignites Toronto’s HBC Holiday Windows

Craig Patterson -
Cadillac Fairview will lease landmark downtown Toronto department store window bays to brands for Holiday 2025, reviving the former Hudson’s Bay/Saks frontage.
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