Monday 14 April 2014

Preview: New Hudson's Bay Queen Street Home Floor

Reborn seventh floor to officially open in May.

Hudson's Bay Queen Street Seventh Floor
For years the seventh floor at the Hudson's Bay Queen Street flagship was overlooked and housed only a small appliance department and stockrooms. All that has changed as the floor is being reborn with the addition of Kleinfeld Bridal and a brand new home department.

Hudson's Bay Queen Street - a cash desk on the seventh floor
The seventh floor is meant to be a one-stop destination for housewares and help cement the retailer's reputation as gift registry experts (they maintain the country's largest gift registry).

Hudson's Bay Queen Street - casual dining department

The china and glassware department has begun the move from their former fifth floor location, and other home departments will move in the coming weeks. Windows have been uncovered creating a modern, open, and light-filled space.

Hudson's Bay Queen Street - new housewares department
Brides visiting the adjoining Kleinfeld Bridal boutique will be able to shop and create gift registries all on the same floor.

Hudson's Bay Queen Street - a demonstration kitchen nears completion
Whereas previously home departments were scattered throughout the large store, now they will be found together on the seventh floor (with furniture and appliances one level below).

Hudson's Bay Queen Street - a feature wall in the casual dining department
The grand opening for Kleinfeld Bridal and the rejuvenated seventh floor is set for May.