The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday, Nov. 6, edition that Canadian Tire won the bidding for Hudson's Bay intellectual property in the spring, including its iconic multicoloured stripe design. The Globe's Susan Krashinsky Robertson writes that after court approval of the $30-million deal in June, only five months remained until the crucial shopping season, as retailers typically plan holiday products a year in advance. So Canadian Tire's first Hudson's Bay branded collection of products is limited, offering just a glimpse of what may eventually be planned in the future. Canadian Tire said the collection will hit shelves on Dec. 5, and will include items such as mittens, espresso mugs, hand towels, Christmas ornaments and pillows decorated with the stripes. All are items that the Bay has sold in the past. The collection will not be available on-line, but will be in stores under signs featuring the Hudson's Bay brand name. Canadian Tire announced last month that it is bringing back the Hudson's Bay blanket, which will also be available in December. Canadian Tire is exploring plans for the other intellectual property acquired in the deal, including the Bay's brand names, logos, slogans and private-label products.