Warehouse One stores set to close in Canada

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Warehouse One stores across Canada, including in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, are set to permanently close. 

On May 6th, 2026, Warehouse One and Bootlegger were granted creditor protection after filing under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). 

The CCAA is a federal law that allows “insolvent” corporations that owe their creditors over $5 million the opportunity to restructure business and financial affairs, according to the Government of Canada. 

Once a company makes an “initial application” to the Court for protection under the CCAA, if the application is accepted, an initial order is issued.

The order gives the company protection from its creditors for 30 days, which usually prevents collection efforts to enforce current debts. During this period, the company is also prohibited from making a majority of its payments to existing creditors as loans or in other forms of credit.

During the protection period, the company is permitted to continue operating, including paying its employees and serving its customers. 

According to the company, it was determined it is in the best interest of its stakeholders to begin winding down operations. 

It also said it intends to seek court approval of liquidation on or around May 15th, 2026, followed by a winding-up sale shortly after. 

In a letter posted outside one of its stores, it said e-commerce platforms are expected to wind down in the coming weeks.

Gift cards, returns, exchanges and the loyalty program will all be honoured through May 13th, 2026, according to the letter. 

Gift cards are no longer available for purchase as of May 6th, 2026. All purchases made after May 13th, 2026, will be final. 

Warehouse One operates over 100 stores in Canada, including one in Fort St. John at the Totem Mall and one in Dawson Creek at the Dawson Creek Mall.

Energeticcity.ca reached out to Warehouse One for comment, but did not hear back in time for publication.