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Demise of Hudson’s Bay holds lessons for Vancouver retailers

Demise of Hudson’s Bay holds lessons for Vancouver retailers

Retail consultants say a lack of distinctive products and frugal private-equity owners hurt the brand’s image
Hudson's Bay closures to cause job losses well beyond the retailer

Hudson's Bay closures to cause job losses well beyond the retailer

TORONTO — When Hudson's Bay closes the vast majority of its stores in June, the job losses will extend beyond the storied retailer's own workforce.
Canadian apparel company stock prices fall after tariff announcement

Canadian apparel company stock prices fall after tariff announcement

TORONTO — Canadian apparel companies including Aritzia and Lululemon saw their stock prices slide Thursday as investors reacted to the sweeping new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
Major downtown Vancouver closures suggest ‘dire’ retail outlook for area

Major downtown Vancouver closures suggest ‘dire’ retail outlook for area

Bright spots include Granville Street’s new Rec Room and a large mixed-use project above the Commodore Ballroom
Owner of Fresh Street Market, IGA Marketplace gets new leadership

Owner of Fresh Street Market, IGA Marketplace gets new leadership

Jeff Starnaman is to be COO at Georgia Main Food Group, while owner H.Y. Louie has yet to appoint a new president for the grocery retailer
Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay has begun liquidating all but six of its stores after the company filed for creditor protection earlier this month. Here’s how the process is unfolding so far.
Lululemon sees more 'modest' growth in U.S. as consumers turn cautious

Lululemon sees more 'modest' growth in U.S. as consumers turn cautious

Lululemon Athletica Inc. is expecting modest growth in its U.S. business this year, with consumers pleased with the clothing retailer's fresh offerings but cautious about the economy.
Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay has begun liquidating all but six of its stores after the company filed for creditor protection earlier this month.
'Hoping for better': Hudson's Bay liquidation sales begin at all but six stores

'Hoping for better': Hudson's Bay liquidation sales begin at all but six stores

TORONTO — Canadians headed to Hudson's Bay stores Monday in hopes of scooping up the first of the retailer's liquidation deals, but many left confused about whether the markdowns had even begun.
Hudson's Bay is liquidating. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay is liquidating. Here's what you need to know

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is due to liquidate all but six of its stores starting on Monday. Here’s how the process will unfold. Which stores are part of the liquidation? Hudson's Bay wants to liquidate all but six of its stores.
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