"The customer is changing, but the department store is not evolving with them," she said. For a brand like Simons, there are other risks when expanding into Canada's retail market, Amlani said.

Apartments, health centres and even pickleball courts may be coming to your local mall after Hudson's Bay departs.

(Sophia Harris/CBC) Smaller versions of the department store model are still thriving, such as discount chain Walmart and Canadian fashion retailer, Simons. But the iconic department store with ...

With Hudson’s Bay on the ropes, it might seem that Canada is hostile to department stores. In recent years, Canadians have waved goodbye to Sears Canada, Target and Nordstrom. Now Hudson’s Bay ...

Factors Leading to the Decline of Traditional Department Stores The closure of Hudson's Bay is not an isolated incident; rather, it reflects a broader trend impacting iconic Canadian retailers such as ...