Hudson's Bay Company

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The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), founded in 1670, is the oldest corporation in North America and a historic Canadian holding company known primarily for its department stores and commercial property. Originally chartered by King Charles II with exclusive trading rights over Rupert's Land, HBC dominated the fur trade and acted as a de facto government in British North America until 1869. Over centuries, it diversified into retail, establishing its flagship department stores in 1881 and acquiring s...

everal other retail chains such as Zellers, Morgan's, and Simpsons. The company expanded beyond Canada into the United States and the Netherlands but began liquidation of its retail operations by 2025. HBC's legacy includes significant contributions to Canadian exploration, commerce, and cultural ex

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