Located in Hamilton Ontario Canada, about 1 hour west of Toronto, The Hamilton City Centre was just days away from closing. This mall, which was built in 1989 and opened in 1990 survived a harsh 32 years plagued by over malling, vacancy issues, its major anchor declaring bankruptcy and an economic recession among other things. Join The RetailAdv as we look at the history and sad life of the Hamilton City Centre.
During the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s, Canada had a discount department store unlike any other. It was a place where you could get quality goods cheap. It was a place where newcomers, those on a fixed budget and bargain hunters could get great deals. It became a great success and by the 1990s was ruined by mismanagement. Come join The Retail Adv as we look back at one of Canada's most remembered former retailers. This is the story of Mal Coven and Biway, It Truly "Made a Difference".