It’s official! The Hudson’s Bay Company has partnered up with the Toronto Raptors for a multi-year deal.
HBC is now going to be the Official Style Partner of the NBA team.
The partnership is said to be four years long, so we can expect a ton of co-branding during the basketball season as well as ‘take-over’ nights in which Hudson’s Bay will host the Raptors home games at the arena.
There will also be a major emphasis on supporting the Hudson’s Bay Charter for Change, an HBC Foundation initiative which works with partner organizations including MLSE Foundation.
Now for the even more exciting part. There will be an exclusive product collab line that’ll offer collector-worthy pieces, in which net proceeds will go towards Hudson’s Bay Charter for Change. We can’t wait to see it!
Allison Litzinger, VP Brand at Hudson’s Bay Company, spoke about the partnership in a release saying, “We are excited to team up with these renowned organizations that encourage the expression of style and experiences, align with our values and The Bay’s brand mission to help Canadians live a colourful life. This partnership will continue to create discovery and delight for all The Bay has to offer, especially for Raptors fans across the country. It’s a true super team.”
You’ll be able to see the HBC signs and logos this October basketball season!
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Even though we’re currently just at the beginning of being in the peak period that is COVID-19, it seems like folks are already looking through to the other side. Toronto Mayor John Tory revealed to CP24 that the Toronto Raptors might be opening their practice facility soon.
Tory revealed that he’s been in touch with Raptors team officials about the possibility of re-opening the practice facility.
“We are seeing if we can work something out, and we will try our best to do that, obviously, but there are many precautions that need to be taken into account and many details that have to be sorted out,” Tory said.
“We want to make sure that on the one hand and most importantly we keep everybody safe, including the players, coaches, staff and everybody else, but on the other hand that our team doesn’t fall into a situation where they are at a disadvantage,” he added.
While this is exciting news, keep in mind that no reopening dates have been set as of yet.
The decision on if the Raptors practice space will reopen is up to public health officials. In the U.S, ESPN reports that some practice facilitates have reopened but that’s only in states where restrictions have been loosened.
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Calling all Raptors fans! If you’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with an NBA champ, this weekend’s your chance.
Fred VanVleet, the beloved Raptor’s point guard, will be in Toronto for a meet and greet with fans.
Launched exclusively with Foot Locker, Fred VanVleet and AND1 have teamed up to release the Day and Night Attack 2.0.
The shoe comes in two colourways: White/Black/Fiery Coral and Black/White/Fiery Coral, and launches exclusively at the Foot Locker at 247 Yonge Street in Toronto on February 7. Both are sold for $130 CAD.
To celebrate the launch, fans have the opportunity to meet the NBA point guard in person.
To score a spot at the meet and greet with Fred VanVleet at Foot Locker, you’ll need to be one of the first to purchase the Attack 2.0 on February 7. Those who are will receive front of the line access to meet Fred VanVleet, an Attack t-shirt, custom Fred VanVleet shoelaces, and a signed Fred VanVleet poster.
The meet and greet will take place on Sunday, February 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Foot Locker at 247 Yonge Street and will also include a live panel between Fred VanVleet and sneaker designer Ryan Holler.
Snagging an invite might be easier said than done, but it’s worth giving it a shot!
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The hotly anticipated Jordan 4 “Raptors” colourway has an official release date! The coveted kicks will be available starting August 18th, and will probably be one of the hottest sneaker releases of the summer.
The new Jordan 4 is comprised of a colourway that pays homage to the Toronto Raptors basketball team and features a mostly-black model features hits of purple and red on the midsole and lace guards. Jordan Brand has not officially associated this shoe with the Toronto Raptors, and according to Hypebeast, the new Kicks can be purchased on August 18th starting at 10 am via Footlocker and Footaction.
If you’re looking to get your hands on a pair don’t sleep in on Saturday, as these will surely sell out.
Nights like these don’t come around too often. One could say that April 25, 2018, might be the biggest night in Toronto sports history.
All five major sports leagues have a Toronto team playing tonight and four of the games are playoff matches!
The Toronto Raptors take on the Washington Wizards in Game 5 at the Air Canada Centre, The Toronto Maple Leafs head into the deciding game 7 against the Boston Bruins in Boston, The TFC enter into their CONCACAF Finals matchup against Chivas Guadalajara, and the Marlies try to wrap up their AHL playoff series as well.
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Lastly, the Toronto Blue Jays are taking on rivals The Boston Red Sox today at Rogers Centre.
If you want to really get into the experience Maple Leafs Square is hosting a multi-sport viewing party for the most die-hard Toronto sports fans. Maple Leaf Square will be the place to be as the viewing party will essentially be a massive tailgate party. Extra screens will be set up at Bremner Boulevard so that hockey fans can watch the Leafs as the Raptors game takes place on the Big Screen.
If you want to check out TFC Maple Leafs Square has you covered as well.
After the devastating day Toronto had on Monday, expect fans to come out and support our teams in the face of adversity.
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After an incredible game last night at the Air Canada Centre, the Toronto Raptors now lead their opening playoff series against the Washington Wizards 2-0.
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To get into the spirit, Hypebeast is reporting that there is an upcoming release underworks featuring the Air Jordan 4 “Raptors” colourway. While the Jordan Brand shoe isn’t officially tied to the Toronto Raptors franchise, the newest Air Jordan model takes on the colour combination of the Toronto Raptors original branding.
While there hasn’t been an official release date yet, this will surely be a standout pair of kicks for Raptors and Jordan Brand fans alike.
The shoe is expected to retail in between $240-$260 CAD.
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