Hudson’s Bay is closing most of its stores in Canada, leaving commercial landlords to fill massive vacancies as liquidation sales empty retail spaces, reflecting changing consumer shopping habits away from department stores towards e-commerce and specialty stores. The challenge of replacing The Bay is exemplified by the need to divide up the space into smaller units to attract tenants, with examples like the former Eaton’s department store now housing pickleball courts and a Target space being repurposed for service providers or retailers in residential communities. Commercial landlords must find the right fit for these spaces to adapt to evolving consumer preferences and maximize occupancy.
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Air Canada flight to Toronto diverted to Des Moines after smoke smell detected
An Air Canada Rouge flight from Las Vegas to Toronto was diverted to Des Moines International Airport on Thursday after smoke was detected in the flight deck. The aircraft, with 176 passengers on board, landed safely and was met by first responders; no injuries were reported. A replacement plane was sent to ensure passengers arrived in Toronto early the following morning, echoing a similar incident involving Air Canada Jazz Flight 7962, which also made an...
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