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: Holiday 2025: The Last Mile—Tariff-Driven Early Buying To Ease Peak Season Shipping RushUS Black Friday 2025: Early Read—Early-Morning Footfall Points to a Selective Return of the Black Friday Store EnergyConsumer Sentiment Steadies: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 13, 2025—InfographicMass Merchandiser and Warehouse Club Shopping in Focus—Walmart Leads; High Purchase Rates for Daily Essentials: US Consumer Survey Insights