After filing for bankruptcy protection, the vegan beauty brand, The Body Shop, is closing 33 of its 105 stores and its online shop in Canada.
It was announced on Friday, March 1st, 2024, that The Body Shop would be downsizing, having filed for a Notice of Intention (NOI) in order to “provide breathing room” to re-strategize and restructure for the future.
The company shared in a news release, “The Body Shop Canada is commencing this NOI process to obtain a stay of proceedings to provide additional breathing room while it evaluates its strategic alternatives and implements certain restructuring initiatives.”
The website is already inactive, stating on its homepage, “Thanks for visiting” – “We’re currently undergoing planned maintenance, but don’t worry we’re due to be back online soon.”
Currently, all of The Body Shop’s Canadian locations are still open, with 33 designated stores planned to close soon, which includes 5 stores in Toronto, totaling 15 stores in Ontario.
The closing stores are commencing liquidation sales immediately, says The Body Shop. So, if you want to stock up on your favourite body butters, creams, makeup, and other beauty products from the brand (at a discount), now is the time!
The stores closing in Ontario are listed below:
- Bayview Village (Toronto)
- Queen Street East (Toronto)
- Rideau Centre (Ottawa)
- Carlingwood Mall (Ottawa)
- Fairview Park Mall (Kitchener)
- Cataraqui Town Centre (Kingston)
- Lynden Park Mall (Brantford)
- Stone Road Mall (Guelph)
- Dufferin Mall (Toronto)
- The Shops at Don Mills (Toronto)
- Toronto Pearson Term. 1 (Toronto)
- Lambton Mall (Sarnia)
- Place d’Orleans (Orleans)
- Timmins Square (Timmins)
- Lansdowne Place (Peterborough)
Visit your nearest closing Body Shop location to say your farewells and participate in the liquidation sale!
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After almost 30 years of business, tech and electronics discount retailer Factory Direct (FactoryDirect.ca) is closing all 14 of its locations.
Since COVID-19, the company has experienced declining sales and an increased overhead. Resulting in eventually having to file for bankruptcy.
Factory Direct is a one-stop-shop providing discounted computers, phones, TVs, appliances, and even some home and beauty products.
A closing liquidation sale has begun, with over $10 million of inventory to clear out. The sale will include a huge selection of brands such as Apple, Samsung, LG, Cuisinart, and so many more.
If you’re on the hunt for new a new gadget, you’re going to want to take advantage of this liquidation sale while you can. You can shop for everything from TVs to toys at an extra-discounted price!
“This is a unique opportunity for customers to get the top branded products at liquidation prices. Due to the most recent economic conditions, it’s becoming more apparent that businesses are having a difficult time managing operations. FactoryDirect.ca has been a consistent source of incredible deals for a long time and it is such a shame to see this almost 30 year old, Canadian Owned discount retailer with hundreds of employees have to close it’s doors forever” shared Alex Hennick, President of A.D. Hennick & Associates in a press release.
Aside from visiting one of its remaining 14 locations, sale items are also listed online, available to shop at up to 50% off!
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By the end of January, Old Navy will close 2 of its major stores in the Toronto area.
The spots closing are located in Toronto’s Eaton Centre and Markville Shopping Centre, both of which are CF Malls.
Although the store known for its affordable price points and providing accessible fashion for the whole family is closing 2 of its major stores, customers will still be able to shop Old Navy at its many other locations across the GTA and online.
Old Navy shared with Global News that it is “evaluating its real estate portfolio to ensure a healthy fleet of stores that can provide the best possible experience for our customers.” resulting in the final decision to close the 2 locations.
Old Navy is under the same ownership as Banana Republic, Gap, and Athleta, with the reputation as the most affordable option under the umbrella.
We can only hope that more Old Navy locations don’t follow the same fate!
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As we all know, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are closing in Canada. While we have until June to say our last goodbyes to Nordstrom, all of Nordstrom Rack’s Canadian stores officially closed their doors on Sunday.
Nordstrom announced on March 2 that its Canadian stores would be shut down. Operations have been winding down ever since.
Canada was home to 6 Nordstrom stores and 7 Nordstrom Rack stores. Now that the Nordstrom Rack stores have closed, we’re left with just the remaining 6 Nordstrom locations left – and not for long.
On March 18 the liquidation sales began in anticipation of closing all doors by the end of June. The sale started small and gradually has been increasing as time goes on. This past weekend, little merchandise was left at Nordstrom Rack according to Retail Insider.
Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores were short-lived in Canada, having opened the first Canadian Nordstrom Rack location in Toronto in just 2018, and closing in 2023.
If you’ve yet to shop Nordstrom’s liquidation sale, you have just about a month to do so before its doors close in Canada forever, in June.
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As we previously reported, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack will be closing every location in Canada by the end of this summer.
This news has been devastating for Nordstrom lovers, however, if there’s one silver lining, it’s the impending liquidation sale.
Nordstrom has announced that its liquidation sale is set to begin this month, towards the end of March! Although, this is still pending court approval.
Nordstrom is known for carrying high-end names in clothing, accessories, beauty, and more. So naturally, the liquidation sale is highly anticipated ever since the closure was announced!
Customers are eager to find deals they likely otherwise wouldn’t be able to find on designer and high-end pieces.
We’ll have to sit tight as we wait for the in-store sales, as nordstrom.ca has already been shut down.
It seems that we have just a little more time to save up before the Nordstrom Liquidation Sale commences!
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That’s right – Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are closing all its locations in Canada, as announced in a Nordstrom Press Release.
Nordstrom Canada intends to wind down its operations with the help of a third-party liquidator, and its e-commerce platform, eventually closing by the end of summer.
Its Canadian website will cease operations on March 2, 2023, followed by store closures expected to be completed by late June 2023.
“…We also made the difficult decision to wind down operations in our Canadian business. This will enable us to simplify our operations and further increase our focus on driving long-term profitable growth in our core U.S. business,” said Erik Nordstrom, chief executive officer of Nordstrom, Inc.
Nordstrom’s first Canadian location was opened in 2014 at CF Chinook Centre in Calgary and Nordstrom Rack’s first Canadian store opened in 2018 at Vaughan Mills.
Nordstrom Canada operates six Nordstrom stores and seven Nordstrom Rack stores, along with its website. Employing about 2,500 people.
“We regularly review every aspect of our business to make sure that we are set up for success,” said Erik Nordstrom. “We entered Canada in 2014 with a plan to build and sustain a long-term business there. Despite our best efforts, we do not see a realistic path to profitability for the Canadian business. We want to thank our team for their performance and dedication in serving customers in Canada. This decision will simplify our structure, intensify focus on our growth and profitability goals and position us to create greater value for our shareholders.”
After this summer, if Canadians want to shop from Nordstrom, they’ll have to travel south of the border.
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Bed Bath & Beyond is closing all 54 of its Canada stores, according to court filings dated February 10, 2023.
Recently, Bed Bath & Beyond failed to file its 10-Q quarterly report on time, resulting in Nasdaq notifying the brand with a non-compliance warning. This was a tell-tale sign that the retailer could be under financial stress. Not long after, its Canadian operations were announced to be going out of business.
It is said that the COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted Bed Bath & Beyond’s operations including supply chain disruptions and inflation, resulting in low inventory.
Bed Bath & Beyond Canada operations are no longer profitable. The company had a net loss of 99.5 million for the 9-month period ending November 26, 2022, according to the documents.
Not only may this be sad news to consumers, but more so to the company’s employees. According to the document as of January 31, 2023, there were 387 full-time employees and 1,038 part-time employees.
It’s not looking great for the US retail stores either. According to Business Insider, out of the 1000 stores nationwide, Bed Bath & Beyond has plans to keep just 360 locations open.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s parent company buybuy BABY is also closing its Canada locations.
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It’s a sad day for beauty lovers all around. The hugely popular Canadian beauty brand, Bite Beauty, has announced it will be closing.
Bite Beauty posted on its Instagram account today thanking its dedicated community for the past 10 years.
There was no date attached to the shocking post, only that it will close later this year.
Many fans have commented under the post on how saddened they are after reading about the closure. Bite Beauty has definitely been a brand that introduced many of us to the beauty world, so it’s totally upsetting to see it go.
But, there is some good news.
You won’t have to fully say goodbye to Bite Beauty, as all nine locations of its Lip Lap will be staying open. This includes the spot in Toronto with more on the rise. So, if you do have a fave lipstick, you’ll just have to swing by the lab to mix it up yourself!
Plus, before closing, all Bite Beauty is on sale online for 50% off. That’s right, half off the brand’s entire collection. You can browse the deal at bitebeauty.com or sephora.com.
Shop our top Bite Beauty products before they’re gone!
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Have you heard the news? A massive Hudson’s Bay location is, unfortunately, closing its doors for good in Toronto. The department store is located at 44 Bloor Street and will shutter on May 31st of this year.
After operating for almost 50 years, it’s definitely sad to see it go, but on the bright side, there are a ton of deals that you can’t miss out on.
The Hudson’s Bay Liquidation Sale is happening right now, which means that promos and savings are everywhere. We visited the location to find some of the top deals on the sales floor. Whether you’re interested in finding items for your Spring wardrobe or are just always down for a great bargain, it’s definitely worth a stop.
After browsing around The Bay location, the overall sale that you can expect is that everything is up to 50% off on the last ticketed price.
The deals that caught our eye are men’s and women’s clothing is 20% off, 30% off footwear, 40% off men’s suits, and 20% off small home appliances.
Be sure to get there soon, as once items are sold out, they’re gone for good!
Browse our pictures below to take a quick peek at the Hudson’s Bay Liquidation Sale for yourself!
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Unfortunately, another one bites the dust. A popular Hudson’s Bay in Toronto is closing its doors in the next few months.
The Hudson’s Bay located at 44 Bloor Street East will shutter on May 31, after operating for almost 50 years.
According to an HBC spokesperson, Tiffany Bourré, the Hudson’s Bay Queen Street flagship is located so close to the Bloor Street one, that it makes sense to close it down.
On the other hand, CityNews reported that HBC actually had quite a bit of rent payment issues during the lockdown with a handful of its stores.
This could also be a major reason that led to the decision of closing.
Hopefully, this isn’t a sign of what has to come for other Hudson’s Bay stores in the future, as taking a browse around the department store is always a great shopping trip.
If you can make it out to the location before the closing date, it might be worth it in case of any large blowout sales!
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