Bensadoun School of Retail Management /bensadoun-school/articles/rss en Recap of the three-day Retail Executive Education Program led by retail leaders at the Bensadoun School /bensadoun-school/article/recap-three-day-retail-executive-education-program-led-retail-leaders-bensadoun-school The Bensadoun School of Retail Management recently wrapped up another successful edition of its Retail Executive Education Program. <p>This three-day program was delivered in collaboration with the <a href="https://executive.mcgill.ca">ɬ﷬ Executive Institute</a>, and led by retail leaders <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a>, <a href="/desautels/maxime-cohen">Maxime Cohen</a>, and Carl Boutet.</p> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:42:17 +0000 Laura Hope 611398 at /bensadoun-school The Bensadoun School of Retail Management is back in the fast lane with Aston Martin F1 for another epic edition of The Winning Formula /bensadoun-school/article/bensadoun-school-retail-management-back-fast-lane-aston-martin-f1-another-epic-edition-winning Hosted at ɬ﷬, this year’s event took a deep dive into the dynamic world of F1 licensing and merchandising. <p>The panel presentation format gave students an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how branding, partnerships, and merchandise power the business side of the sport.</p> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:21:56 +0000 Laura Hope 611397 at /bensadoun-school Aldo Bensadoun and Harley Finkelstein share retail insights during fireside chat /bensadoun-school/article/aldo-bensadoun-and-harley-finkelstein-share-retail-insights-during-fireside-chat <p>Entrepreneurial vision allows some people to see what the future could look like and shape what it will become. And as a precursor event to the <a href="/bensadoun-school/featured-events/retail-summits/2023-reshaping-future-retail-conference">Reshaping the Future of Retail</a> conference, the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM) and KPMG hosted two retail visionaries who shared insights they’ve learned while building innovative ideas into retail success stories.</p> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:50:17 +0000 Ty Burke 603497 at /bensadoun-school MMR Experiential Learning: Preparing the next generation of retail innovators /bensadoun-school/article/mmr-experiential-learning-preparing-next-generation-retail-innovators <p>The ɬ﷬ <a href="/desautels/programs/master-management-retailing-mmr">Master of Management in Retailing</a> (MMR) is designed to offer a well-rounded deep dive into the world of retail, and one of the cornerstones of its approach is experiential learning. While the material taught within the four walls of a classroom lays a strong foundation, ultimately, it’s being able to apply that knowledge in a real-world setting that is perhaps most beneficial to our students.</p> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:36:45 +0000 Ireland Compton 603496 at /bensadoun-school Connecting ɬ﷬’s academic community with Quebec’s retail ecosystem /bensadoun-school/article/connecting-mcgills-academic-community-quebecs-retail-ecosystem <p>The way that we shop is changing, and for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it can be challenging to keep up with the pace of innovation. But the <a href="/bensadoun-school/">Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM)</a> is helping them do it.</p> <p>“Our ambition is to be the best academic institution in the world that is dedicated to the future of retail,” says Charles de Brabant, the executive director of BSRM. “But it is also important be a good local player, and the best way to do this is to go out and be with the people.”</p> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:10:37 +0000 Tyrone Burke 603525 at /bensadoun-school ICSC @ Canada: Insights from three Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) Students /bensadoun-school/article/mmr-program/icsc-canada-insights-three-master-management-retailing-mmr-students <p>This past October, three students from our <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/master-management-retailing-mmr">Master of Management in Retailing (MMR)</a> had the opportunity to attend ICSC @ Canada, a three-day expo and networking event for innovators and dealmakers in the retail space. The event was hosted by Innovating Commerce Serving Communities, a member organization for industry advancement which promotes and elevates the marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather as foundational and vital ingredients of communities and economies.</p> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:04:49 +0000 Communications 603523 at /bensadoun-school Aldo Bensadoun Gives MMR Master Class, Imparting Lessons of Love, Integrity, and Respect /bensadoun-school/article/mmr-program/aldo-bensadoun-gives-mmr-master-class-imparting-lessons-love-integrity-and-respect <p>Last month, the <a href="/desautels/programs/master-management-retailing-mmr">Master of Management in Retailing (MMR)</a> students, along with other students and business/retail professionals, had the absolute pleasure of attending a Master Class led by <a href="https://www.mcgill.&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;"></a></p> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:58:55 +0000 Communications 578606 at /bensadoun-school An open conversation with David Bensadoun: The come-back of a Canadian giant /bensadoun-school/article/mmr-program/open-conversation-david-bensadoun-come-back-canadian-giant <p>On April 12, Prof. <strong><a href="/desautels/marie-josee-lamothe" target="_blank">Marie Josée Lamothe</a></strong>’s students, from both undergraduate and <a href="/desautels/programs/master-management-retailing-mmr" target="_blank">graduate </a>retail classes at the <a href="/bensadoun-school/"><strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong></a>, had the opportunity to meet and discuss with <strong>David Bensadoun</strong>, CEO of the ALDO Group.</p> Fri, 06 May 2022 14:39:13 +0000 BSRM Communications 506108 at /bensadoun-school Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) & Bensadoun School join forces /bensadoun-school/article/retail/societe-des-alcools-du-quebec-saq-bensadoun-school-join-forces <p>Consumer behaviour has changed dramatically during the pandemic. Public health restrictions have played a major role, but a trend toward e-commerce and omni-channel retail was already underway. It has only accelerated.</p> <p>“Companies now need to show a lot of creativity and resilience. External factors are having a huge impact on operations,” says Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management at ɬ﷬. “Consumer behaviour changes, technology changes, and now supply chain disruptions are causing inflationary pressures.</p> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:45:42 +0000 Tyrone Burke 470068 at /bensadoun-school The future of retail /bensadoun-school/article/retail/future-of-retail <p>Quebec’s Minister for the Economy, Lucie Lecours, was on hand Monday, Nov. 8, for the official inauguration of the Retail Innovation Lab at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management at the Desautels Faculty of Management. The Lab, which began operations in January, is designed to provide a look at groundbreaking research and innovations, such as frictionless technologies, which will shape the future of the retail sector in a post-pandemic world.</p> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:37:00 +0000 Richard Deschamps, associé aux communications 421913 at /bensadoun-school