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On Tuesday, shoppers flocked to the Hudson’s Bay store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, as the highly anticipated liquidation sale officially commenced. The initial offers featured a 15% discount across various items within the Mic Mac Mall location.
However, it was evident that the retailer’s signature products, particularly the renowned striped blankets, had already been snapped up by eager customers before the sale even began. This store is one of the 70 locations across Canada that are set to close following the company’s recent filing for creditor protection earlier this month, marking a significant moment in the history of Canada’s oldest retail corporation.
Local customer Jane Power expressed her sentiments about the store’s impending closure, stating, “I hate to see it go. I want to see a Canadian effort that maybe we can salvage what we’re about to lose after over 300 years.” Her emotional response reflects a broader concern among many community members who have cherished the legacy of Hudson’s Bay.
As this transition unfolds, it raises questions about the future of retail in Canada and the preservation of cultural institutions that have shaped shopping experiences for generations.
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