How Hudson’s Bay Was Killed by Private Equity

Three hundred years ago, the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) was a de facto government that owned and ruled 15% of the North American landmass. Fast forward to early 2025, and Canada's oldest company has collapsed into creditor protection, its historic flagship stores stripped to the studs, and its iconic branding sold off to Canadian Tire. How did a 355-year-old titan fall so far, so fast?

In this episode, we explore the spectacular and tragic demise of the Hudson's Bay Company.

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Chapters:
0:00 The 355-Year-Old Titan
4:32 From Retailer to Landlord
11:01 The House of Cards Collapses
12:24 Everything Must Go
14:35 350 Years to Build, 15 to Dismantle

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