Department store chain Hudson's Bay is partnering with Mountain Equipment Co. to offer the
outdoor retailer's products at three of its Toronto-based stores and on its website.
The partnership provides Mountain Equipment Co., popularly known as “MEC,” with a stronger
brick-and-mortar retail presence in Toronto and online, while Hudson's Bay gets to expand into
the outdoor recreation market.
Mountain Equipment products will be available at Hudson’s Bay's flagship department store on
Queen Street in Toronto, as well as at the Yorkdale and Square One shopping centres in the
Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
MEC products available through Hudson’s Bay will include outdoor gear, footwear, and clothing.
The products will also be sold online at TheBay.com.
Mountain Equipment said its shops inside Hudson’s Bay department stores will be similar in
design to its 21 standalone stores across Canada. The shops will feature MEC's in-house label,
as well as outdoor brands such as Salomon and The North Face.
Hudson’s Bay first opened its website to third-party sellers last year, adding hundreds of new
brands to its online offerings.
