Hudson’s Bay
Court Approves HBC Privatization
By going private, HBC can focus more on improving its operations.
HBC to Go Private and Set New Priorities
The vote in favor of privatization was expected after Richard Baker and a group of like-minded continuing…
Nordstrom’s Paige Thomas Joins Saks Off 5th as President
The HBC division wants to solidify its position in the off-price sector against increasing competition.
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Hudson’s Bay Joins Stock Leaders in Last-minute Surge
But the company's buyout-induced run-up does not change the operating realities facing the traditional retail…
HBC Majority Shareholders, Catalyst Near Deal Over Higher Offer
The two groups are in talks about Catalyst supporting a higher offer from the continuing shareholders…
Hudson’s Bay Co.: What’s the Next Step
Not enough shareholders are supporting the bid by Richard Baker and his like-minded investors to take HBC…
Richard Baker’s Group Considering Dropping Bid for HBC
The battle to take HBC private raged on since June.
Advisory Firm Favors HBC Privatization Bid
A special shareholders' meeting will be held Tuesday to determine whether HBC goes private or stays public.
HBC in a Whirlwind of Challenges and Changes
HBC's long and often rocky history concludes another chapter next week when shareholders vote for or against…
Hudson’s Bay Co. Widens Loss
The operator of Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off5th and Hudson's Bay is struggling.
HBC Battle Rages As Shareholder Vote Over Privatization Nears
With a vote nearing on taking HBC private, Institutional Shareholder Services says the deal is no good.
Le Tote Conjures Lord & Taylor’s Next Act
The company will open a Lord & Taylor pop-up in Manhattan's SoHo as the first step in the reinvention of the…
Battle for Hudson’s Bay Co. Intensifies
Richard Baker is telling shareholders to accept his offer to take HBC private or ignore Catalyst's offer and…
Hudson’s Bay Receives Higher Offer From Catalyst
A bidding war has erupted for the Canadian operator of the Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th and Hudson's Bay…
HBC Completes Sale of Lord & Taylor to Le Tote
HBC now holds an equity stake of approximately 25 percent in Le Tote, and a right to designate two members to…