A year after HBC's collapse, some reimagined spaces — and a lot of vacant stores

AI Briefing

• – HBC's collapse has led to the reimagining of storefronts in various locations, including a corner of the Bay Centre in Victoria, B.C., which has been transformed into a scene inspired by a London high street.
• – The transformation is part of a larger effort to revitalize underutilized retail spaces.
• – The initiative highlights the challenges faced by malls and shopping centers in the post-HBC era.