
	Hudson&rsquo;s Bay Company (HBC), founded in 1670, is North America&rsquo;s longest continually operated company. In the United States, HBC operates Lord &amp; Taylor, an iconic department store with 48 full-line stores and three outlet locations in the northeastern United States and two major cities in the Midwest, as well as lordandtaylor.com. In Canada, HBC operates Hudson&rsquo;s Bay, Canada&rsquo;s largest department store with 90 locations across the country as well as thebay.com, unsurpassed in its fashion, beauty, home and accessory designers and brands. HBC also operates Home Outfitters, Canada&rsquo;s largest home specialty superstore with 69 locations across the country. With approximately 29,000 Associates in Canada and the U.S., Hudson&rsquo;s Bay Company&rsquo;s banners provide stylish, quality merchandise at great value, with a dedicated focus on service excellence. HBC is a leading corporate citizen, giving back to the communities in which it operates. In 2011 alone the HBC Foundation invested over $7 million CAD, working with national and local organizations to build healthy families, create strong communities and inspire Canadians. Also in 2011, Lord &amp; Taylor&rsquo;s charitable foundation donated $1.7 million USD to charitable organizations in the United States, and through its &lsquo;Do Better&rsquo; program, our Associates raised $66,000 for the communities in which they live and work. HBC is a socially responsible corporation, buying ethically manufactured products and recognized for our leadership in energy conservation and environmental protection.
