For those who love a good deal (and who doesn’t?), you’re in luck! Hudson’s Bay has launched an outlet division with a storefront in Toronto at Eglinton Square!
The Hudson’s Bay location that occupies Eglinton Square has been restocked with clearance merchandise from Hudson Bay locations, creating a one-stop-shop for discount apparel, accessories, home goods, and more!
“Transforming our Eglinton Square location into an outlet store for customers creates a fun and unique shopping destination, distinct from the Hudson’s Bay full-line experience.” Says Kosi Sivasankaran, Chief Stores Officer at Hudson’s Bay in a statement.
The new Toronto location will be re-stocked with products from full-priced Hudson Bay locations every two weeks, ensuring there will always be new pieces to shop on clearance! And in case you were wondering, customers can also earn Hudson’s Bay Reward points at the outlet location.
The outlet concept itself isn’t new to The Bay, as back in 2014 two Hudson Bay Outlet locations opened, one at Toronto Premium Outlets and one at Montreal Premium Outlets, both of which have since closed. There’s no time like the present to relaunch the concept!
Along with Toronto’s new Hudson’s Bay Outlet location, an existing store in Edmonton will also be modified to offer outlet pricing, as part of store downsizing. According to Retail Insider.
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The return of Zellers has been highly anticipated for Canadians, and finally, the first locations to open, including some near Toronto, have been announced!
Blog TO reports that one of the first Zellers is set to open near Toronto this month, inside Hudson’s Bay in Erin Mills Town Centre!
This is the start of the plans to open 25 brick-and-mortar stores across Canada. Some other Ontario locations Zellers will be opening include: Burlington Mall, White Oaks Mall, Scarborough Town Centre, Pen Centre, Shopping Plaza, Cambridge Centre, Rideau Center, St. Laurent Canter, and Cataraqui Town Centre. The official date for the above openings has yet to be officially announced.
It seems that Zellers’ inventory will carry the categories it did in the past, including housewares, furniture, toys, clothing, pet supplies, and more. Although, the majority of its products will be under its new private label, Anko.
If you’re not located near an opening Zellers, don’t fret. Canadians will also be able to shop online at zellers.ca.
After Zellers announced its return, the public wondered if the iconic Zellers restaurants would also be returning. And the answer is… kind of. Select locations will have Zellers Diner food trucks, where you can order classic menu items brought back from the past. However, there will be no actual sit-down restaurants as the new Zellers are located in Hudson Bay locations, not its own stand-alone locations like before.
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Hudson’s Bay is in the works of creating a marketplace to support local businesses while increasing the amount of product offered at the bay.com.
Last year it was announced that HBC would be focusing on ways to grow its online presence after it was revealed that some locations were to close due to unpaid rent. Since then, the company has launched a new e-commerce platform and is tweaking its loyalty program.
The marketplace will serve as a virtual space where customers can shop local brands, artists, and of course, The Bay’s products too.
The majority of these businesses will fall under categories that already exist at Hudson’s Bay. However, there will also be a handful of new product lines added which include pets, sports, health, and outdoor equipment.
The president and CEO of Hudson’s Bay, Iain Nairn, stated to the Toronto Star that the company is planning to support over 300 new businesses.
There are a few requirements for Canadian brands who wish to be showcased on the site. Businesses who want to be involved must have direct to consumer shipping throughout Canada and available inventory on-hand.
If you’re a Canadian business and meet these requirements, be sure to apply!
Although no specific date has been given for the Hudson’s Bay marketplace, it’s said to be fully available sometime next month.
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If you live and pay rent in Toronto, chances are that seeing the S-A-L-E word is like winning the lottery. Paying full price just seems silly when you could be getting a bargain and putting money towards necessities. But don’t be fooled by the mere words, because not all sales are created equal.
We aren’t going to name names, but we always feel a bit played when the so-called sale is only one rack or just a measly 30% off (the betrayal). Don’t waste your time and hard earned dollars – know which retailers you can trust!
We did some digging and here are 10 retailers who have the best sales (as the record shows).
Urban Outfitters
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The only thing better than the word “sale” is the phrase “sale on sale”. Lucky for you, Urban Outfitters feels this generous a few times a year when they have 50% off sale items. Not to mention, there is always a sale section in-stores, as well as many items for 50% off online during their frequent flash sales. Right now for example, there are almost 1,000 women’s clothing items on sale.
Zara
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While Zara sticks to their fast fashion values and is never drastically overpriced, the retailer doesn’t skimp on sales. Basically all prices are slashed, excluding the new collection, during the semi-annual sale that happens twice a year. That means everything from the previous collection online and in-stores is on sale and ready for the picking. In fact, you can head over to zara.com to browse/shop the semi-annual sale right now.
Victoria’s Secret
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Just like Zara, Victoria’s Secret also does a massive semi-annual sale (they’re basically known for it.) Stocking up on panties and bras while they’re up to 60% off has become a tradition for many women. However, Victoria’s Secret sales are better to shop in-stores than online, as shipping from the States can get expensive and make the bang for your buck not as great.
Sephora
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Not only does Sephora always have an amazing online sale section full of deals and freebies, but it also pays to be an Insider. While anyone can gain access to their Beauty Offers, Everyday Deals, Free Samples, and Sale section, the beauty conglomerate also rewards its most faithful shoppers with an exclusive annual Beauty Insider Holiday Sale that happens in-stores.
Rudsak
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Being a Canadian brand, it makes total sense that Rudsak regularly has sample sales in Toronto and Montreal. Here is where you’ll find incredible deals on coats, jackets, and leather goods, that you would never get in-stores. The easiest way to find out when and where Rudsak sample sales are happening is by checking out their events page on facebook. See past sales here.
StyleDemocracy Warehouse Sales
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If you’re looking for true bargains, StyleDemocracy won’t let you down with their variety of warehouse sales happening all year long. While each event boasts “better than outlet mall prices” at up to 80% off, past featured brands have been Adidas, Puma, Nordstrom, The Kooples and more. Plus, you can also always head over to the website to check out sponsored events, as well as, updates on the best sales happening in Toronto each week.
Aldo
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It’s hard to pass up on a cute pair of shoes, especially when they are 50% off! Snag this deal a couple times a year at Aldo Shoes when they do their Mid-Season and End of Season sales. And I’m not just talking four items that are 50% off and the rest cost more – ALL sale is 50% off in-stores and online. While many retailers do end of season sales, we love the transparency at Aldo. What you see is what you get.
Ssense
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Designer retailer Ssense might not be in everyone’s price point, but if you’re wanting to splurge on something designer, this is the sale to do it. While it only happens once a year, the markdowns are ridiculous with up 70% off all the hottest straight off the runway styles… Unsurprisingly, when you have one sale a year, you make it count. Shop markdowns on hundreds of designer duds.
The Bay
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In department stores we trust! You can always count on The Bay to have massive sales since they sell and distribute in such large quantities. There are usually always a ton of markdowns in their sale and clearance sections online, or you can find in-store deals on men and women’s clothing, as well as home items in their online flyer.
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Canada is amazing for a lot of reasons; warm summers, poutine, and Drake to name a few. What we’re also known for? Freezing cold winters! That’s why owning a winter jacket in Canada almost seems like a God-given right. When the weather is negative degrees for half the year, it doesn’t seem fair to pay an arm and a leg for a winter jacket (or freeze). That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 8 places to score a winter jacket for the best value in Toronto. So be warm this winter and able to afford your rent too!
Aritzia
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We usually associate pricier clothes with Aritzia, but when it comes to parkas and down jackets they are relatively affordable. Instead of dropping upwards of $800 (what brands like Canada Goose and Mackage are charging), you’re looking at around $200 to $400 for both a stylish and functional coat.
Winners / Marshalls
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If you frequent StyleDemocracy often, then you know we are huge fans of Winners and Marshalls. The off-price retailer always boasts a variety of name brands for less; that coat you thought was over budget, isn’t. Check out a list of the best Winners and Marshalls stores here and here.
Urban Outfitters
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Urban Outfitters has a number of puffers and parkas to choose from that are perfect for mastering the off-duty model look. Prices average at about $200 to $250 and while they may not be the warmest jackets on the market, a lightweight down vest or layering a cozy sweater underneath will do the trick.
Patagonia
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Patagonia is all about functionality and durability; athleisure at its best. Their sporty, chic jackets are perfect for those wishing to spend a lot of time doing activities outdoors this winter. Prices range from around $225 to $500.
Common Sort
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If you’re willing to put in the time thrifting, Common Sort is a good place to look for an affordable winter jacket. Unlike Value Village, the second-hand store only accepts on-trend items, making it easier for you to sift through the racks and find something you like. You’ll definitely be getting great value here.
Eddie Bauer
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Similar to MEC, Eddie Bauer is all about functionality and style. Ranging from around $250 to $450, these jackets will perform well for the outdoor explorer. Having also been a Canadian company since 1920, they have an unspoken guarantee to hold up against the cold.
Gap
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Gap has always been known for offering style for an affordable price, so naturally their winter jackets are no exception. We love the current pieces they are carrying, as well as the $200 price tag that comes with.
Hudson’s Bay
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The Bay seems like an obvious place to shop for a winter jacket. The department store has a variety of mid-priced brands like Ralph Lauren, Espirit, Vero Moda, Topshop, Arctic Expedition, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Calvin Klein and more. There’s also a great selection to check out at Norstrom Rack.
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It has not been a good few years for major retailers in Canada. It seems ever since Target shuttered across Canada, the traditional retail climate has been cooling off, to say the least. The Toronto Star is reporting that The Hudson’s Bay Company could be the next major Canadian retailer to succumb to defeat as the retailers “appear to be in the kind of trouble from which most enterprises don’t recover”.
According to The Star, HBC shares have dropped about 60 percent since 2015 and the retailer has posted losses close to a billion dollars in the past six quarters.
HBC isn’t anywhere close to dead yet and still has an opportunity to right the ship. Industry insiders are pointing that in order for HBC to survive they will have to have an agile retail-focused business plan that caters to an upper-middle-class clientele.
To recapture this clientele HBC will have to follow the route of retailers like Holt Renfrew who focus more on experiences, creating event-like atmospheres for high-end brands. Customers have to be lured to stores with the expectation of receiving something they can’t get behind their computer screen.
We would love to hear from you. Do you shop at The Bay? What do you think The Bay can do to keep afloat?
Source: The Toronto Star