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Merch pop-ups reshape the concert experience

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:31:22 +0000

As concert merchandise pop-ups become a standard feature of major music tours, Ariana Grande’s Montreal shop drew thousands of fans seeking exclusive items and a shared experience.

Siddhanth Mookerjee, marketing professor at Bensadoun School of Retail Management, explains that these limited-time stores help artists build anticipation while strengthening fan communities. By requiring appointments and offering exclusive products, brands satisfy consumers’ desire for both belonging and uniqueness.

Successful hybrid work starts with strong management

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:15:09 +0000

Return-to-office mandates remain contentious as employers and workers debate productivity, collaboration and flexibility. Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at ɬ�﷬ Desautels, told CBC that research shows hybrid employees are equally or more productive, while turnover can decline by 30 per cent.

New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods unlikely to change trade conditions

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:40:30 +0000

Amid renewed trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, ɬ�﷬ Desautels assistant professor Preetika Joshi says the latest 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods are unlikely to change conditions for businesses or consumers.

Joshi notes that the measures replace tariffs introduced in February and continue to exempt goods covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

2026 Beatty Lecture - Peter Howitt

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:49:17 +0000

Understanding how economic growth occurs—and how societies can sustain it—has been central to the work of Canadian economist and 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences laureate Peter Howitt, who will deliver the 2026 Beatty Lecture at ɬ�﷬ Univer

Liquor boycotts hit back at U.S. tariffs

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:54:08 +0000

American alcohol has become a flashpoint in the Canada-U.S. trade war, with President Donald Trump citing provincial liquor bans among the justifications for new tariffs on Canadian goods.

Preetika Joshi, assistant professor at ɬ�﷬ Desautels, says removing American products from store shelves sends a stronger retaliatory message than imposing tariffs. “When you refuse to sell it, there is no sale, so that’s a bigger hit,” Joshi explains.

Navigating the future of work in the age of AI

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:17:57 +0000

Simon Blanchette, faculty lecturer at ɬ�﷬ Desautels, explores how AI is transforming work, education and business.

The conversation examines its impact on jobs and skills, how organizations can adopt AI responsibly, and why critical thinking, continuous learning and a human-centred approach remain essential.

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Desautels ranks #1 in Canada for research output in new national benchmark

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:38:28 +0000

The Desautels Faculty of Management has been ranked first in Canada for research output in the 2026 CHART-Index, a new standardized benchmark developed by the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business. More than 20 schools, including University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business, are included in the benchmark.

What sets Canada’s workplace pension plans apart

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:54:53 +0000

Canada’s two main workplace pension plans differ primarily in who bears investment and longevity risks. Sebastien Betermier, associate professor of finance at ɬ�﷬ Desautels, explains that defined benefit plans guarantee employees a predetermined income throughout retirement, while employers assume the associated risks.

Measuring productivity beyond the office badge

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:53:26 +0000

Bell’s dismissal of nearly 50 employees over alleged “swipe and go” attendance fraud has reignited debate over return-to-office mandates and how organizations measure productivity. Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor at ɬ�﷬ Desautels, argues that attendance fraud is ultimately a symptom of a larger issue: employers’ reliance on office presence as a proxy for performance.

ɬ�﷬-HEC Montréal EMBA in-person Information Session: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:12:16 +0000

Location: HEC Montréal (Hélène‑Desmarais Building) – 6th Floor, Luc Poirier Room

ɬ�﷬-HEC Montréal EMBA Online Information Session: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0000