What: another push in digital from a department store operator

Why it is important: online retail is becoming a crowded scene and, like for physical spaces, retailers need to distinguish themselves from the competition to stay relevant

Hudson’s Bay will open a digital marketplace on its existing website thebay.com later this year. The department store is inviting small and large retailers to apply to join the platform. HBC will accept merchandise offers across categories already existing at the store, and new category introduction.

PR: Hudson’s Bay Puts the Call Out to Vendors to Join Its Marketplace

Retail Dive: Hudson's Bay to launch online marketplace