12 h. ago What to do with Hudson's Bay gift cards and rewards during liquidation

The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) will begin liquidation sales on Monday for most of its locations in Canada — so what does this mean for any outstanding gift cards or rewards?On Friday, Canada's oldest company received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to run liquidation sales from March 24 to June 15.However, HBC has sought permission to keep six stores open while starting the liquidation of its remaining locations and e-commerce business.The Bay has not shared exactly how big the discounts will be, but if you're gearing up to take advantage of them, it may be helpful to know if any unused gift cards or your rewards will still be redeemable.The Bay gift cardsAccording to the latest court filings, the retailer will accept payments by debit, credit, cash and gift card during the liquidation process.However, Canadians who want to use their gift cards have a deadline of April 6 to use them before they are no longer accepted as a form of payment.Previous court...

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13 h. ago Hudson’s Bay must prioritize workers amid Kamloops store liquidation – United Steelworkers

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-417 is calling on Hudson’s Bay (HBC) to put workers first as the company proceeds with the liquidation of its Kamloops store. A closure of this store will result in the loss of over 30 unionized jobs, dealing a significant […]

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13 h. ago Canada’s Oldest Retailer, Hudson’s Bay, to Begin Liquidating Most Stores on Monday

Hudson’s Bay Co. ULC can begin liquidating all but six of its stores on Monday, an Ontario court decided on Friday, ending an era of department store dominance for Canada’s oldest company.

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14 h. ago Hudson’s Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday

TORONTO — After a week spent seeking a lifeline, an Ontario court has given Canada’s oldest company permission to start liquidating all but six of its stores on Monday. The Friday approval from Ontario Superior Court judge Peter Osborne allows the retailer to begin selling off inventory at most of its 80 Hudson’s Bay stores, […]

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14 h. ago No B.C. Hudson’s Bay stores on the list to be saved amid liquidation

Lawyers said they have a plan to keep six stores open and operating as normal, but at this point they do not have a restructuring solution.

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14 h. ago Hudson’s Bay gets court approval to start liquidating Monday at all but six stores

The closure of HBC's stores could impact 9,360 employees and could “drastically” alter the dynamics of malls nationally

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14 h. ago Hudson’s Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday — none of them in Ottawa

Stores slated for closure included the four in Ottawa and one in Gatineau.

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14 h. ago Hudson's Bay is keeping 3 of its Ontario locations open amid liquidation

A small flame may still flicker for the future of the Hudson's Bay Company, but much of the country will remain in the dark without the physical presence of Canada's oldest retailer and company.As part of its restructuring under creditor protection from the federal Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), the retailer returns to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice today, seeking approval to keep just six stores open while beginning the liquidation of its remaining locations and e-commerce business on Monday, March 24, 2025, when fire sale prices of merchandise begin.This retains just 7.5 per cent of Hudson’s Bay's existing network of 80 stores across the country. Additionally, the three Saks Fifth Avenue and 13 Saks OFF 5th outlet stores will close.These select stores saved from the chopping block will be limited to Ontario and Quebec, where Hudson’s Bay has 32 and 13 stores, respectively. As well, three of the four distribution centres are currently located i...

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17 h. ago Hudson’s Bay hopes to save six stores, begin liquidation process Monday

TORONTO — After a week spent seeking a lifeline, Hudson’s Bay says it has found a way to keep six stores open. Canada’s oldest company is back in court today to seek permission from an Ontario judge to liquidate all but six stores, and hopes to begin that process starting Monday. The six stores being […]

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17 h. ago Hudson’s Bay hopes to keep 6 stores open, begin liquidation in days

Canada's oldest company is back in court Friday to seek permission from an Ontario judge to liquidate all but six stores, and hopes to begin that process starting Monday. 

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20 h. ago Hudson’s Bay heads back to court where it’s been asking for liquidation permission

The company said liquidation is necessary because it doesn't have the funding needed to keep the stores alive

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39 h. ago Hudson’s Bay liquidation on hold as discussions continue to diffuse differences

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay’s proposed liquidation is still on hold as the company works to address its differences with landlords and other stakeholders after filing for creditor protection earlier this month. The department store chain that holds the title of Canada’s oldest company asked an Ontario court Monday for permission to close all 80 of […]

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60 h. ago Hudson’s Bay having ‘good’ talks with partners, awaiting approval to liquidate

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is still waiting to see if it will be granted approval to liquidate stores as the retailer requests more time to work out some of its differences with its myriad of landlords, lenders and other partners. The department store giant was in court Wednesday, where its lawyers asked for up to […]

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63 h. ago Hudson’s Bay shoppers scramble for striped products as company seeks liquidation

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay’s signature blankets and other striped merchandise are flying off the shelves as Canadians scramble to pick up a piece of the storied retailer seeking permission to liquidate. Shoppers at the company’s Toronto flagship store Wednesday before the lunch rush, hunted for any product bearing the brand’s distinctive markings that were left […]

Economics

66 h. ago Will Hudson’s Bay have liquidation sales? Your questions, answered

Canada’s oldest company, Hudson’s Bay, could soon close its doors to customers as it runs out of business more than 350 years after opening up shop.

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3 d. ago What the possible closure of Hudson’s Bay stores could mean for the N.S. retail landscape

Hudson's Bay may start to liquidate its stores this week. Nova Scotia shoppers, mall management and a business expert are weighing in on the possible impacts.

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3 d. ago Hudson's Bay employees demand severance pay ahead of chain's liquidation

The union representing the Bay employees in Canada is calling on the company to prioritize workers as it continues its restructuring process.Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) says the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC)'s financial troubles shouldn't "come at the cost of workers' livelihoods."The Canadian retail institution employs around 9,400 people, including 647 who are unionized."We demand that HBC honour its commitments — wages, benefits and severance must be paid. No backroom deals, no vague promises — workers deserve full transparency," reads a statement from the CLC on Tuesday.North America's oldest company filed for creditor protection under the federal Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) on March 7 and received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on the same day.Last Friday, the Bay announced that full liquidation could begin this week. The latest court documents stated that the company intends to conclude it...

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3 d. ago Hudson’s Bay properties in focus as RioCan calls creditor filing ‘disappointing’

TORONTO — The possible liquidation of Hudson’s Bay is also bringing into question the future of its huge retail footprint, and highlighting the exposure other companies have to its potential downfall. RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust is especially exposed to Hudson’s Bay’s financial woes because the two companies co-own 12 store properties, including some of […]

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3 d. ago Hudson’s Bay still waiting for court order as it looks to start liquidating its stores

Like many brick-and-mortar stores, the retailer, with 80 full-line stores across Canada, struggled to compete with e-commerce

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4 d. ago Canada’s Oldest Company, Hudson’s Bay, Tries to Avoid Full Liquidation

Hudson’s Bay Co. fought to avoid a full shutdown in a Toronto courtroom on Monday, asking for permission to begin liquidating most of its stores this week.

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