Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I do business with Hbc?
To begin the process, please complete our vendor profile form. This process will enable us to direct your request to the appropriate person within our organization. We appreciate all interest from potential vendors.
How can I be sure that the buyer responsible for my category will see my profile?
Can I follow up with them?
Once you have submitted the vendor profile form, we are committed to following up within 30 days.
What banners and businesses does Hbc operate?
Hbc, established in 1670, is Canada's largest department store retailer and oldest corporation. With more than 500 stores led by the Bay, Zellers and Home Outfitters. Hbc also operates the Fields banners. Hbc is one of Canada's largest employers with operations in every province in Canada.
What is Hbc’s strategy for growth?
Hbc has a plan to grow sales and revenue based on the following strategic initiatives.
What are ‘Power Buys’?
Power Buys are great deals on nationally branded merchandise at 40 to 70 percent below market price. These deals are highly attractive to our target customers and drie customer traffic. Power Buys are available at Bay, Zellers and Home Outfitters.
What is Hbc’s Opportunity Buy Strategy? What are the financial targets?
- Introduce Opportunity Buys – known as Power Buys to consumers – in all Hbc banners;
- Introduce off-price shops – known as Style Outlet – in select Bay stores; and
We believe our Opportunity Buy strategy will generate approximately $350 million in sales and revenue.
Who do I contact if I have an urgent deal on off-price merchandise?
You can fill in our Vendor Profile form on-line and we will respond promptly.
Why does Hbc insist vendors participate in an ethical sourcing program before they can receive a vendor license number?
Hbc is deeply committed to ensuring our supply chain reflects our values of corporate social responsibility. To that end, we have instituted a vendor compliance program for all private brands and we are working to educate our buyers, vendors and their factories about our Vendor Code of Conduct.
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