Bowring and Bombay seek creditor protection

TORONTO — Bowring & Co. Inc. and Bombay & Co. Inc. are seeking creditor protection as they grapple with more than $50 million in debt. Legal filings say the housewares and home furnishings retailers collectively owe millions to landlords, banks, delivery brands and other companies they conduct business with. The filings made under two numbered companies show CIBC is owed $24 million. The licensed insolvency trustees for the companies did not respond to requests for comment.