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: US CPG Sales Tracker: Beauty Sales Accelerate, While Online Grocery Sees Sharp SlowdownCoresight Research Agenda for 2026—Retail’s Strategic Imperatives: Premium Subscriber CallWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 43: Astrid & Miyu and Hermès Open StoresUS Tariffs: Divergence Between Consumer and Business Sentiment and What It Means for Retail