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57 sats \ 2 replies \ @Lux 8 Mar
This company is older than Canada, in fact, it started it. And I think it's more British than Canadian ;)
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They owned like a big chunk of the north american continent.
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I love when folks remember their history. It is important!
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I enjoy their blankets. I have at least 4 of them, I hunt for the vintage ones because they are a heavier wool. The 3.5 and 4 point blankets are the perfect size.
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 8 Mar
That’s awesome. My daughter loves the classic Bay stripes. She has a blanket and a few other things from the Bay with that motif.
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The higher quality stuff is worth it. Lately the newer stuff has become cheaper, maybe because of cost cuts?
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @kr OP 8 Mar
They are really nice
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Trying to find the right color blankets at the right price is hard. I have a lot of the cranberry colored ones.
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Did they make clothes?
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120 sats \ 0 replies \ @kr OP 8 Mar
Yes, among other things... They're a department store with a million different products
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Originally traders in things like fur, I think.
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They were one of my largest customers when I had my business. I owe a lot to HBC.
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20 sats \ 1 reply \ @kr OP 8 Mar
Very cool
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Apparently they have become very slow paying the past couple years but I never had that problem. I think it started when they were taken private.
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