Deachman: Will The Bay survive in downtown Ottawa — or anywhere? | Unpublished
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Author: Bruce Deachman
Publication Date: March 12, 2025 - 04:00

Deachman: Will The Bay survive in downtown Ottawa — or anywhere?

March 12, 2025
It’s hard not to think of The Bay, goes the old, once-successful marketing slogan. But these days, the grand dame of Canadian department stores is lying in the business world’s equivalent of the ICU, her rattling cough perhaps indicating her final moments. Analysts predict that the chain may need to close half or more of its 80 stores in Canada as part of a life-saving remedy. Read More


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