Is Hudson's Bay Company (The Bay) Canadian?
No longer operating
This business has closed or no longer operates in Canada. It was foreign-owned before it closed.
What we found
Canada's oldest company (est. 1670), but taken private by American financier Richard Baker's NRDC Equity Partners in 2008. Filed for creditor protection March 2025, ceased operations June 2025; Canadian Tire bought the b.
The receipt
| Verdict | Closed |
| Category | Retail |
| HQ | Toronto, ON |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://canadiantire.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Canadian-Tire-plans-to-s… secondary source — registry check pending “Canadian Tire announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase the iconic Hudson's Bay Company brand assets, including the coat of arms and stripes.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Hudson's Bay Company (The Bay)
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Stores | Canadian discount department store chains | Terrebonne, QC | View ownership → |
| Holt Renfrew | Fashion, Apparel & Retail | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| Hudson's Bay Company | Department Store | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| La Maison Simons | Retail | Quebec City, QC | View ownership → |
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