After the Bay’s exit, Canadian malls have room to make innovative changes at vacant stores |

Apartments, health centres and even pickleball courts may be coming to your local mall after Hudson’s Bay departs. Experts say the closure of most of the 355-year-old company’s department stores offers a chance to reimagine high-traffic spaces. smart companies will try to take advantage of the large spaces on offer, says Kate Camenzuli, vice-president of retail at commercial real estate company CBRE. (April 1, 2025)