Hudson's Bay Company     from TCE Standard

The Hudson's Bay Company, chartered 2 May 1670, is the oldest incorporated joint-stock merchandising company in the English-speaking world. Formerly headquartered in London, England; since 1970 its head offices have been situated in Winnipeg. The HBC is the largest retailer in Canada, operating about 400 stores in 4 retail groups: The Bay; SIMPSONS LTD; Zeller's; and Field's. It is actively involved in REAL ESTATE development through Markborough Properties.