A year after HBC's collapse, some reimagined spaces — and a lot of vacant stores

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• ⬤ HBC's collapse has led to the reimagining of storefronts in various locations, including a corner of the Bay Centre in Victoria, B.C., which has been transformed into a scene inspired by a London high street.
• ⬤ The transformation is part of a larger effort to revitalize underutilized retail spaces.
• ⬤ The initiative highlights the challenges faced by malls and shopping centers in the post-HBC era.