Hudson's Bay Company
Americannoun
noun
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Many of these early settlers were Kanakas — Native Hawaiians who previously had worked for Hudson’s Bay Company.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2023
Two years later, the Dominion purchased the territory of Rupert’s Land from the Hudson’s Bay Company for the railroad.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
Earlier this year some bidders had indicated they were willing to pay a higher price, with luxury department store operator Hudson's Bay Company signaling it was willing to pay at least $70 a share.
From Reuters • May 25, 2022
A direct descendant of the storied Hudson's Bay Company, the historic auction house had struggled to deal with declining fur prices and, one source said, chronic mismanagement.
From Salon • Jan. 12, 2022
It was built by traders, who wished to rival Fort Garrey, then the headquarters of the Hudson’s Bay Company, and to carry on a free trade on their own account.
From Pictures of Canadian Life A Record of Actual Experiences by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)
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