Hudson's Bay opens first outlet store in Canada

TORONTO, Aug. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Hudson's Bay Company is excited to announce today the opening of the first ever Hudson's Bay Outlet store, located in the GTA.  The new 25,000 sq. ft. Hudson's Bay Outlet will anchor the new Premium Outlet mall at Hwy 401 and Trafalgar Road, and feature hundreds of brand name fashions, footwear and accessories for women, men and children.

Hudson's Bay is already THE destination for fashion in Canada, carrying the best designer and brand names. The much anticipated outlet will bring Canadian consumers those designer brands, including those exclusive to Hudson's Bay, at discounted prices.  Fashion offerings  will range from designer, including select merchandise from The Room, to mid-tier brands, including Calvin Klein, BCBGeneration, Rachel Rachel Roy, Guess, Steve Madden, Lauren, DKNY, Nautica, Haggar, Tommy Bahama and Mexx to name a few.

"The Hudson's Bay Outlet is an exciting new extension of our brand, and we're thrilled to introduce this new format to our customers," said Bonnie Brooks, President of Hudson's Bay Company. "With the season's hottest assortment and diverse brand availability, we expect our outlet location to become a must-stop shopping destination."

About Hudson's Bay Company

Hudson's Bay Company, founded in 1670, is North America's longest continually operated company and is a leading retailer offering a wide selection of branded merchandise in Canada and the United States through its three banners. In the United States, HBC operates Lord & Taylor, a fashion department store with 48 full-line store locations throughout the northeastern United States and in two major cities in the Midwest. In Canada, HBC operates Hudson's Bay, Canada's largest national branded department store with 90 locations. HBC also operates Home Outfitters, a kitchen, bed and bath superstore with 69 locations. With approximately 29,000 associates in Canada and the U.S., Hudson's Bay Company banners provide stylish, quality merchandise at great value and with a dedicated focus on exceeding customers' expectations.

SOURCE: Hudson's Bay Company