56 h. ago Thomson, Weston families win Hudson’s Bay charter auction: retailer

The Thomson and Weston families have emerged victorious from a process meant to decide who will be able to purchase the royal charter that formed Hudson’s Bay. HBC says holding companies belonging to the families have been chosen to purchase the document that dates back to 1670. The announcement confirms reporting from The Canadian Press, […]

Culture

2 w. ago Court approves Hudson’s Bay plan to auction its royal charter; $18M bid expected

Live auction open to qualified bidders will be held in Toronto on Dec. 3

Economics

2 w. ago HBC gets court approval to auction Royal Charter after ‘twists and turns’

Auction process has protections to guarantee the charter remains in Canada and is made accessible to the public

Culture

2 w. ago Two of Canada’s wealthiest families have teamed up to make $18M bid for Hudson’s Bay

Two Canadian families want to acquire the 1670 HBC Royal Charter and donate it to public museums, ensuring long-term preservation and national access.

Economics

2 w. ago Westons, Thomsons to team up for $18M bid on historic Hudson’s Bay charter

TORONTO — Two of Canada’s wealthiest families want to team up to make an $18 million bid for the royal charter that formed Hudson’s Bay Company and donate it to a group of museums to ensure the historic document’s preservation. Court documents filed late Friday say holding companies belonging to the Thomson and Weston families […]

Economics

2 w. ago Westons, Thomsons to team up for $18M bid on Hudson’s Bay charter: court docs

TORONTO — Two of Canada’s wealthiest families have agreed to team up to open the bidding at $18 million for the royal charter that formed Hudson’s Bay. New court documents filed late Friday say holding companies belonging to the Thomson and Weston families have joined forces to put an even higher price tag on the […]

Economics