The collapse of Hudson’s Bay has moved from store closures to court hearings meant to decide the fate of the fallen retailer’s assets, which include leases, artifacts and art, and its royal charter.

Here’s a timeline detailing at how Canada’s oldest company is winding down:

March 7, 2025: HBC files for creditor protection with the Ontario Superior Court.

March 23, 2025: B.C. mall owner Ruby Liu says she wants to buy HBC trademarks and properties.

March 24, 2025: HBC begins liquidating all but six stores.

April 24, 2025: HBC gets court permission to begin exploring an auction of its royal charter and 4,400 pieces of art and artifacts.

April 25, 2025: HBC begins liquidating its remaining six stores.

May 15, 2025: HBC announces Canadian Tire will pay $30 million for its intellectual pr

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