Bensadoun School of Retail Management /bensadoun-school/articles/rss en Next Gen Retail Perspective: William Bernasconi /bensadoun-school/article/mmr-program/next-gen-retail-perspective-william-bernasconi Explore the ideas and perspectives of young professionals who are shaping the retail world of tomorrow. Discover William Bernasconi鈥檚 perspective! Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:47:24 +0000 William Bernasconi 614325 at /bensadoun-school 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">秀色直播 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 秀色直播, this year鈥檚 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鈥檝e 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 秀色直播聽<a href="/desautels/programs/master-management-retailing-mmr">Master of Management in Retailing</a>聽(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鈥檚 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 秀色直播鈥檚 academic community with Quebec鈥檚 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>鈥淥ur ambition is to be the best academic institution in the world that is dedicated to the future of retail,鈥� says Charles de Brabant, the executive director of BSRM. 鈥淏ut 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.鈥�</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 Jos茅e Lamothe</a></strong>鈥檚 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 Soci茅t茅 des alcools du Qu茅bec (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>鈥淐ompanies now need to show a lot of creativity and resilience. External factors are having a huge impact on operations,鈥� says Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management at 秀色直播. 鈥淐onsumer 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