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Ruby Liu Bids $6 Million for Three Hudson’s Bay Leases in B.C. Malls

Pending court approval, she intends to invest $30 million to renovate these spaces into a modern department store with entertainment and play areas.

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Overview

  • Ruby Liu Commercial Investment Corp. has offered $6 million to assume the leases at Tsawwassen Mills, Mayfair Shopping Centre and Woodgrove Centre in British Columbia.
  • Her vision calls for over $30 million in upgrades to transform the sites into a new retail concept featuring entertainment venues, dining options and children’s play zones.
  • The three-store offer follows her selection in May as the successful bidder for up to 28 former Hudson’s Bay leases across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.
  • The lease transfers remain subject to a court ruling and require consent from the property landlords to proceed.
  • Hudson’s Bay filed for creditor protection in March, liquidated its remaining stores and sold its intellectual property to Canadian Tire as part of its restructuring.