Flash Report374-Year-Old Department Store Retailer HBC Announces It Is Going Private Coresight Research October 22, 2019 Reasons to ReadHudson Bay’s bid to take the company private represents a bold move to preserve the centuries-old retailer. Going private will let management operate more independently and try edgier and riskier collaborations, enter into more partnerships and new ventures across its three remaining banners. We may see innovative concepts such as CBD shops and cafes, designer studios, hosted apparel or sneaker drops, events such as retail panel discussions, fashion shows and book signings or even industry podcasts. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 35: US Home and Home-Improvement FocusWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Rite Aid To Close Almost 500 StoresChinese New Year 2026: Four Trends To Expect for the Year of the Horse2026 Sector Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Fragrance, GLP-1 and Science-Led Innovation To Drive Expansion