Simpsons

35 Years Since Simpsons Disappeared: The Story of a Canadian Department Store Icon

Craig Patterson -
Thirty-five years after Simpsons disappeared, a look back at the department store’s rise, HBC takeover, St. Regis Room, Queen Street flagship and 1991 end.

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.

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.

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.

Simpsons Signage Reappears at Former Hudson’s Bay Flagship on Queen Street

Craig Patterson -
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.

Bay Signage Removed from Hudson’s Bay Centre Tower at Iconic Downtown Toronto Intersection

Craig Patterson -
The tower at the corner of Yonge and Bloor Streets has had the Bay logo branding for almost 50 years.
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