Hudson S Bay Companyhbcis The Oldest Incorporated Joint Stock Merchandising Company In The English Speaking Worldestablished On May 21670Originally A Fur Trading Enterprisehbc Has Evolved Into A Retail Holding Company With A Focus On Department Stores And Real Estatethe Company Is Privately Held And Has Its Headquarters In Toronto And New York Hbc Operates Nearly 239 Department Stores Across Canada And The U Sunder The Hudsonae S Bay Brandoffering A Range Of Apparelhome Goodsbeauty Productsand Accessoriesthe Company Also Manages Approximately 3 7 Million Square Meters Of Gross Leasable Space Through Hbc Properties And Investmentshistoricallyhbc Played A Significant Role In The North American Fur Trade And Has Ventured Into Energy Through The Hudsonae S Bay Oil And Gas Companyas Of 2025Hbc Continues To Blend Its Legacy Branding With Modern Retail Strategies
