Hudson's Bay

Who Shopped HBC’s Men’s Floor, and Where They’ve Gone

Retail Insider -
Environics Analytics examines who shopped Hudson's Bay's men's clothing department and where those customers may have shifted following the retailer's closure.

Retail Insider “Real Estate & Leasing Report”: Scarcity and Curation Reshape Canadian Retail

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest Real Estate & Leasing Report examines how limited retail space, selective investment, and redevelopment strategies are reshaping Canada's commercial property market, with growing performance gaps between prime retail assets and secondary centres.

Q2 2026 Canadian Retail Real Estate: Scarcity, Curation and Selective Growth Reshape the Market

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail real estate entered a scarcity-driven phase in Q2 2026 as prime assets gained pricing power, international retailers targeted top nodes, Hudson's Bay space created repositioning opportunities, and well-capitalized landlords pulled further ahead.

Demolition of Former Hudson’s Bay Store Marks End of a Retail Landmark in Windsor

Craig Patterson -
The former Hudson's Bay store at Windsor's Devonshire Mall, which opened as a standalone Simpsons department store in 1974 and featured The Room fashion concept, will be demolished following its acquisition by Primaris REIT.

Primaris Looks to Unlock Up to $375 Million from Excess Mall Lands

Craig Patterson -
Primaris REIT says its excess mall lands could be worth up to $375 million as the company evaluates more than 100 acres for potential residential, hotel and seniors housing development.

Ruby Liu Unveils TM Wander at Tsawwassen Mills and Outlines Vision for Canadian Retail

Craig Patterson -
Ruby Liu discusses the launch of TM Wander at Tsawwassen Mills, future expansion plans, shopping centre acquisitions, support for entrepreneurs, and her vision for the future of Canadian retail.

One Year After Hudson’s Bay Closed Its Stores

Craig Patterson -
One year after Hudson's Bay closed its stores, redevelopment, new retail concepts, and a changing marketplace continue to reshape Canadian retail.

RioCan Sees Retail Leasing Surge as HBC Spaces Refilled

Lee Rivett -
RioCan reports strong leasing spreads and occupancy, with former Hudson’s Bay spaces re-leased as demand for retail space remains high.

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.
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