Part 10/12:
The story of PV Mart is intertwined with warnings from economists and industry experts about the fragility of Canada's retail and economic systems. It reflects how rapid change, inflation, supply chain upheavals, and foreign trade tensions converge to threaten longstanding local businesses.
The arrival of American liquidation firms and international corporate expansion further accelerate these pressures. PV Mart’s entry into creditor protection and liquidation underscores a systemic vulnerability, emphasizing that no business—no matter how iconic—remains immune when the economic winds blow strongly against it.