Zellers is back………sort of?

Danny Foresta August 23, 2022 9:23 am Last Updated on June 30, 2025 2:38 pm

Were you excited about the news that a piece of Canadian nostalgia is set to return in 2023? ZELLERS is back………….sort of.

The Hudson’s Bay Company announced the news last week. The chances are pretty low that we won’t see ZELLERS here in our city.

The plan is….they’ll be opening in The Bay department stores. No word on how many locations, and just how much actual ‘floor space’ it’ll take up. They’ll be launching some of their own products under a house label. Plus, they’ll open up an online shop.

Fun fact: ZELLERS was founded in 1931 in London, Ontario. The Hudson’s Bay Company took it over in ‘78. At its peak in the 90’s…there were over 350 locations!

What do you remember about ZELLERS? For me…it’s actually the restaurant. The fries and gravy! Mmmmmmmmmm.

Danny Foresta

Danny Foresta was born and raised in Thunder Bay. He's worked in radio for over 30 years. Has spent the last 20 years in Morning Radio. Joined Acadia Broadcasting in 2021. He hosts "Mornings In The Bay" on 99.9 The Bay.
He enjoys all aspects of the radio industry. Danny is married to Lori, and has a son, Joseph in University.

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