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Pushing back against fast fashion

webfull — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:39:24 +0000

The past five years have seen a rise in privately owned apparel resale companies, bucking previous trends toward fast fashion. Between ongoing clothing supply shortages and growing concern about sustainability, younger Millennials and Gen Zers are turning to curated vintage retailers to stock their wardrobes, explains Anwar White, Program Director of the Master of Management in Retailing.

Published: 11 January 2022

Black Friday: Forever changed by COVID-19 and digitization?

webfull — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:30:06 +0000

With online shopping more convenient than ever, Anwar White, Program Director of the Master of Management in Retailing, discusses how retailers have adapted their strategy around Black Friday to drive innovation, offering lessons for future leaders in retail.

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Published: 1 December 2021

Uptick in back-to-school spending

webfull — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:52:37 +0000

Across Canada and the U.S., schools are opening their doors for in-person learning, causing a spike in back-to-school revenues that retailers haven’t seen since before the pandemic. Anwar White, Program Director of the Master of Management in Retailing, predicts that parents will spend more money than usual on supplies in their eagerness to give their children a normal back-to-school experience.

Published: 8 September 2021

Discovering a new normal in retail

webfull — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:35:55 +0000

As national borders and business doors open once again, retail experts are taking a careful look at how this newfound freedom and mobility impacts consumer behaviour. According to Anwar White, Program Director of the Master of Management in Retailing, many retailers are concerned about how to bring customers back in-store in a time when online shopping is becoming an increasingly convenient and reliable option. On the other hand, he says, some shoppers miss the old days just enough to set foot in-store for a more traditional shopping experience.

Published: 28 June 2021

Luxury retailer embraces athleisure during pandemic

webfull — Thu, 27 May 2021 21:59:48 +0000

Menswear retailer Harry Rosen Inc. built its brand by dressing Canadian men in tailored designer suits, but the mass exodus from offices and boardrooms across the country during the pandemic sent demand spiraling downward. In response, Harry Rosen expanded its casual collections and made a foray into the male grooming and personal care product arena.

Anwar White, Program Director for the Master of Management in Retailing, weighs in on the luxury brand’s ongoing efforts to address shifting demand.

Published: 27 May 2021

Canada’s fashion retailers are under pressure to go green

webfull — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:15:18 +0000

For Canada’s fashion retailers, reinvention is critical to success in a business landscape where consumers are becoming more aware of the impact of the fashion industry on global climate change and other forms of environmental degradation. Anwar White, Program Director for the Master of Management in Retailing program, shares his insights on the steps that brands should take to reduce their environmental footprint and appeal to a new generation of consumers.

Published: 28 April 2021

Preparing future retail leaders for post-pandemic world

webfull — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:29:50 +0000

Anwar White, Program Director for the Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) program, recently joined “The Voice of Retail'' podcast with Michael LeBlanc to discuss everything from the Faculty’s new retail innovation lab to future directions in retail.

He points to social media as the greatest factor in evolving retail trends, stressing that companies must continuously innovate post-pandemic to stay competitive.

Published: 18 March 2021

Canadian retailers in turmoil as pandemic lockdown continues

webfull — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:13:56 +0000

The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced thousands of retailers across Canada to shut their doors during the holiday season. Some will never open them again. Anwar White, Program Director, Master of Management in Retailing, puts the struggle that retailers are facing into context and points to a silver lining.

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Published: 10 December 2020

Quebecers adjust to an unusual holiday season

webfull — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:37:41 +0000

Anwar White, Program Director of the Master of Management in Retailing, weighs in on current shopping trends in Quebec as the COVID-19 pandemic casts a shadow over the holiday season. From a growing trend toward e-commerce to in-store pickup, shoppers seek a balance between health concerns and convenience as they adapt their holiday plans to a new reality.

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Published: 7 December 2020

As the retail industry evolves, so too does retail education

webfull — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:24:14 +0000

The retail industry is rapidly evolving under emerging technologies and shifting consumer demands. Discover how the new McGill-Bensadoun Master of Management in Retailing will prepare the next generation of retail leaders to shape the future of this exciting, in-demand industry.

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Published: 13 November 2020