When did Simpsons close in Toronto?
John Peck
Updated on April 04, 2026
The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) purchased the Simpsons-branded stores in 1978, but they were later converted to The Bay stores by the early 1990s….Simpsons (department store)
| Type | Private (until 1978) Subsidiary (1978–1991) |
|---|---|
| Defunct | August 14, 1991 |
| Fate | Converted to The Bay |
| Successor | The Bay |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario , Canada |
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