So there is a risk that in Montreal, the downtown Bay store can be on the death list and turned into a Lord & Taylor. Among the department stores left in Montreal, if The Bay goes, only Ogilvy will remain as the only original department store (previously there was Eaton’s and Simpson’s) established since the 1800′s, still standing.

Acquisitions of Canadian companies has been on the rise as of late. Limited Brands Inc, which owns Victoria’s Secret, bought out La Senza in 2006. It also owns Bath & Body Works and plans to expand 6 specialty stores this fall in Canada, don’t be surprised if they’re gonna try and buy out Canadian equivalent Fruits & Passion in the near future.

I find it a little sad that HBC didn’t make enough effort in turning this iconic department store around. And that has to take some business savvy American to come and outright buy it and have the galls to rename the store. So enjoy what you can of what’s gonna be left of The Bay as you’ll soon find it replaced by a more posh Lord & Taylor.

Image source: The Globe and Mail

Maggie Gyllenhaal – sweet knickers.

Known for its controversial sexually laden ads especially the 2001 ad featuring Kylie Minogue riding a mechanical bull (whew!), it has since gathered quite a cult following among celebrities.

If you’re on a hunt for that special little number for Valentine’s Day (ladies, of course) and can’t wait for Agent Provocateur to make an appearance, you can try you luck at Blush and Boutique Josephine.