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Is SSENSE Canadian?

Yes

Listed as Canadian-owned; registry confirmation still pending.

What we found

SSENSE was founded and long run by Montreal's Atallah brothers. After the company filed for bankruptcy protection in 2025 with over in debt, a Quebec court approved a founder-led buyout over rival liquidatio.

The receipt

VerdictCanadian-owned
CategoryE-Commerce
HQMontreal, QC
Confidencehigh
EvidenceSecondary source only
Sourcehttps://www.businessoffashion.com/news/retail/luxury-retailer-ssenses-… secondary source — registry check pending
“A founder-led buyout of the Canadian luxury fashion retailer was approved by the Quebec Superior Court, allowing the founding brothers to acquire the company out of bankruptcy.”
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