What: The Bay has dropped products made in Russia and Belarus from its stores and its marketplace website, 200 items in all, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Why is it important: In response to the crisis in Ukraine, The Bay dropped Russian products, and The Hudson’s Bay Foundation, donated $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross’ Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal. The foundation is also encouraging Canadians to donate their Hudson’s Bay Rewards points, which will be converted into cash and donated to the Canadian Red Cross to provide aid to impacted Ukrainian communities.

The Foundation will match these donations, up to an additional $100,000. The points donations will be accepted through March 31, 2022.

The Bay removes products made in Russia and Belarus