/desautels/taxonomy/term/3162/all en /desautels/channels/news/bensadoun-school-retail-management-sheds-light-understudied-sector-economy-357713 <p>From Walmart to Amazon to Shopify, the retail sector is big business and incredibly important for the economy. However, there is little retail-specific education available, according to<a href="/newsroom/charles-de-brabant"><strong> Charles de Brabant</strong></a>, Executive Director of the<strong> <a href="/bensadoun-school/">Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM)</a></strong><a href="/bensadoun-school/">,</a> in an interview with Paula Macaggi for the OFFbounds podcast.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:19:58 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 1194451 at /desautels /desautels/article/master-management-retailing-mmr-program/embracing-retail-innovation-mcgill-master-management-retailing-explores-dubai <p><a href="/desautels/programs/master-management-retailing-mmr">ƻ����Ժ’s Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) </a>students travelled to Dubai, immersing themselves in the dynamic landscape of retail innovation and strategy. Led by industry experts, the week-long study trip organized by the <a href="/bensadoun-school/">Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM)</a> offered unparalleled insights into the evolving retail ecosystem of the Gulf countries.</p> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:48:19 +0000 Sabatino Delli Compagni 1124251 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/montreals-la-vie-en-rose-wise-take-gradual-approach-us-expansion-355561 <p>Lingerie retailer La Vie en Rose operates in 20 countries, but they haven’t expanded to the neighbouring United States – until now. The Montreal-headquartered company is opening three stores in New York state, with an eye cast toward operating nationwide one day. But with a more crowded market for lingerie in the United States, they’re taking a cautious approach.</p> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:18:33 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 960670 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/holiday-grocery-price-freeze-includes-more-products-year-long-term-affordability-solutions-needed-353184 <p>This year, Canada’s large grocery chains are freezing the price for a greater variety of items than usual before the holidays. While 10-15% more products are included in the freeze this year, the true test of affordability will come later. “How high will grocery prices be when the price freeze ends?” asks <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Professor Saibal Ray</strong></a> in an interview with CBC Radio’s As It Happens.</p> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:20:32 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 561950 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/new-royalmount-real-estate-development-will-bring-greater-luxury-retail-options-montreal-352688 <p>Among the low-rise industrial buildings that line the northern end of Décarie Boulevard, a major new shopping centre is taking shape. The $7-billion Royalmount luxury retail and lifestyle centre is slated to open in summer 2024, after numerous construction delays.</p> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:26:20 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 535436 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/bensadoun-school-retail-management-road-shows-work-businesspeople-rural-quebec-351757 <p>The way that we shop is changing, and for small- and medium-sized enterprises, it can be challenging to keep up with the pace of innovation. But the<a href="/bensadoun-school/"><strong> Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM)</strong></a> is helping them do it. Since spring 2023, it has been hosting regional networking events that meet Quebec businesspeople where they live and work. Regional roadshows aim to help SMEs become omni-channel retailers, and consist of workshops that showcase the innovative research happening at BSRM.</p> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:58:15 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 410771 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/couche-tards-retail-innovation-lab-store-future-348775 <p>AI's impact on retail is set to revolutionize the industry, from crowd measurement to price management, changing the in-store experience significantly. Certified analytics and marketing intelligence professional<strong> Christian Bourque</strong> explains how infrared technology is currently used to analyze foot traffic levels and reveal the upcoming technological frontier in retail, stating that ƻ����Ժ’s Retail Innovation Lab in the Bronfman pavilion exemplifies the store of the future.</p> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:57:02 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 107813 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/vaudreuil-soulanges-entrepreneurs-connect-bsrm-researchers-learn-retail-best-practices-347906 <p>About sixty entrepreneurs from Vaudreuil-Soulanges region joined Desautels faculty and staff for a conference on best practices in retail.</p> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:45:38 +0000 angela.l.williams@mcgill.ca 88406 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/maxime-cohen-and-saibal-ray-named-top-retail-influencers-2023-345592 <p>Two faculty members of the <a href="/bensadoun-school/">Bensadoun School of Retail Management</a> were named to Rethink Retail’s Top Retail Influencers list for 2023.  Professors <a href="/desautels/maxime-cohen">Maxime Cohen</a> and <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a> were both recognized with this distinction, alongside some of the world’s top retail experts, consultants, analysts, academics, journalists, and thought leaders who are making an impact in the online retail community.</p> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:20:30 +0000 angela.l.williams@mcgill.ca 88079 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/professor-maxime-cohens-work-recognized-2019-informs-conference-302128 <p><big>At the 2019 INFORMS Annual Meeting, Professor <a href="/desautels/maxime-cohen"><strong>Maxime Cohen</strong></a>, with co-authors Ruben Lobel and Georgia Perakis, was awarded the Best Operations Management Paper in Management Science Award within the past three years for their paper “The Impact of Demand Uncertainty on Consumer Subsidies for Green Technology Adoption”. This paper also received an honourable mention for the best publication in environment and sustainability award.</big></p> Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:46:00 +0000 angela.l.williams@mcgill.ca 75022 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/how-sustainability-catalyzes-new-programs-292440 <p>Universities are actively rethinking their programming to include a strong focus on sustainability; one such example is the newly launched <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong>, which will aim to foster sustainable consumption and healthy societies through research and teaching.</p> <p><a href="https://www.sustainablebrands.com/news_and_views/organizational_change/coro_strandberg/future_shock_higher_education_ready_impact" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Tue, 11 Dec 2018 20:23:48 +0000 angela.l.williams@mcgill.ca 73782 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/open-business-mcgill-universitys-bensadoun-school-retail-management-dedicated-future-retail-291784 <h3>Interdisciplinary teaching and research hub equips next generation of leaders to promote sustainable retail practices</h3> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:30:09 +0000 julie.lapalme@mcgill.ca 73700 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/prof-maxime-cohen-wins-2022-msom-young-scholar-prize-340316 <p>Congratulations to <a href="/desautels/maxime-cohen"><strong>Maxime Cohen</strong></a>, Professor of Retail and Operations Management, winner of the 2022 MSOM Young Scholar Prize, awarded by <i>Manufacturing and Service Operations Management - MSOM Society of INFORMS.</i></p> Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:55:23 +0000 angela.l.williams@mcgill.ca 87431 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/novelty-celebrity-collaborations-can-drive-sales-build-brands-340189 <p>For years, paparazzi have been clicking candid shots of Justin Bieber cradling Tim Hortons coffee cups, but it still came as a surprise to see Biebs Brew become an official menu item at Canada’s most popular coffee chain. The novelty aspect of this type of collaboration can help drive sales, said <strong>Charles de Brabant</strong> in a story in The Globe and Mail. Biebs Brew might only be available for a limited time, but some collaborations can last for decades – like those between athletes and apparel brands.</p> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:19:03 +0000 sabatino.dellicompagni@mcgill.ca 87413 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/pandemic-forced-brick-and-mortar-retailers-aldo-reimagine-what-physical-retail-space-can-be-ceo-339554 <p>The pandemic hit brick and mortar retailers hard. Lockdowns pushed consumers toward e-commerce websites. ALDO was forced to close more than 250 stores, but it rapidly pivoted its business model to accommodate changing retail trends, says ALDO CEO <strong>David Bensadoun</strong>, who spoke to undergraduate and graduate students from Professor <strong><a href="/desautels/marie-josee-lamothe">Marie Josée Lamothe</a></strong>'s classes at the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong>.</p> Wed, 11 May 2022 17:24:40 +0000 angela.l.williams@mcgill.ca 87292 at /desautels