The historic Hudson's Bay Company building in downtown Calgary, a 1913 Edwardian landmark on Stephen Avenue, faces an “immediate threat” as it lacks heritage designation. The National Trust for Canada has added it to its 2025 Endangered Places List to spotlight its risk of demolition and call for urgent preservation.
The new Zellers stores at Hudson’s Bay launch tomorrow, featuring Kmart Australia-developed brand Anko which is expanding globally after seeing commercial success in that country.
The retailer is launching in Canada with an initial three locations as well as online with an initial 17 new brands in a long-term partnership with the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Craig and Lee talk about HBC's recent announcement that the company is separating its physical department store business from its online operations, and what it means for the future of the retailer. Craig has some choice words when discussing the lack of investment in Hudson's Bay stores resulting in their current lacklustre condition.