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"Twice as Nice? A Longitudinal Field Study of Separate vs. Combined Nudges for Laundry Behaviors" named ACR Best Consumer Behavior Competitive Paper Runner-Up

webfull — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:05:29 +0000

Published: 12 November 2024

Meet the winning teams of our Retail Gen AI Hackathon

webfull — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:45:29 +0000

Congratulations to our winning teams of the Bensadoun School’s 2^nd annual Retail Gen AI Hackathon.

We had 38 student teams register representing diverse faculties across �㽶��Ƶ. Over two days, 10 finalist teams hacked creative Gen AI solutions for our title sponsor ALDO Group.

Each team had an AWS mentor and access to support from IVADO Labs and DataSphere Lab team members.

Published: 10 October 2024

AI Is Good for Us: A Microsoft-sponsored white paper

webfull — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:09:19 +0000

AI has become an omnipresent topic of discussion in our daily lives, both professionally and personally. While much has been written on the challenges, risks, and pitfalls of AI (and the strong need to regulate its development and deployment carefully), it's also important to highlight its numerous benefits and positive impacts on society and the economy.

Published: 11 September 2024

Luxury Royalmount Mall opens amid excitement and concerns

webfull — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:13:10 +0000

Montreal’s long-awaited luxury shopping mall Royalmount officially opened on September 5. The project, which spans 800,000 square feet, and features stores like Gucci, Versace, and Louis Vuitton, aims to attract diverse shoppers from all walks of life with an “inclusive luxury” concept. While excitement is high, concerns exist over traffic and accessibility.

Published: 6 September 2024

Retail Gen AI Hackathon is one part of ALDO Group’s artificial intelligence efforts

webfull — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:26:30 +0000

Generative artificial intelligence promises to transform the way business is done, but in most industries, it’s still unclear exactly how it will be used. Footwear retailer ALDO is working with Montreal’s cluster of AI talent to explore how to leverage this emerging technology. In October 2023, ALDO staged its first Retail Gen AI Hackathon in partnership with the Bensadoun School of Retail Management and Amazon Web Services. The event offered over $10,000 in prizes to teams that worked collaboratively to devise generative AI solutions to real world retail challenges.

Published: 25 July 2024

Pricing models for fitness memberships often hide hidden fees

webfull — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:05:10 +0000

Gym memberships come with varying price tags and fee structures that can be confusing. Often, a membership contract can come with unanticipated charges. In addition to monthly fees, some charge for signing up, cancellation costs, and annual dues, which is why it is important to do research before signing up, according to Bensadoun School of Retail Management Executive Director Charles de Brabant. “You don’t necessarily understand the natural pitfalls until you fall into them,” he tells The Globe and Mail.

Published: 15 July 2024

Even in challenging times for department stores, Quebec-based Simons is expanding

webfull — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:37:28 +0000

The rise of e-commerce decimated the business of department store chains, with names like Nordstrom pulling out of Canada altogether. But, department store chain Simons recently announced it is opening two new stores in Toronto. The Quebec City-headquartered retailer has slimmed-down offerings, with no in-store furniture sales or fragrance counters and lots of private label clothing brands.

Published: 9 July 2024

Formula drivers are celebrities, but many shy away from the limelight

webfull — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:56:16 +0000

Formula One drivers are undoubtedly celebrities, but many prefer to stay out of the spotlight. According to Professor Karl Moore, while many sports involve team efforts, F1 drivers face the unique challenge of competing solo, even against teammates. Despite the fame, many are introverts who have dedicated their lives to their passion, often sacrificing a typical adolescence for their sport.

Published: 19 June 2024

Bensadoun School of Retail Management sheds light on understudied sector of the economy

webfull — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:19:59 +0000

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 Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM), in an interview with Paula Macaggi for the OFFbounds podcast.

Published: 13 June 2024

Integrated Management Student Fellowship (IMSF) at the DataSphere Lab: Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

webfull — Thu, 02 May 2024 15:08:02 +0000

This year, the DataSphere Lab was privileged to welcome two exceptional students through the Integrated Management Student Fellowship (IMSF) program: Chloe You, a third year student studying Finance and Statistics, and Ruo-Ying, a Business Analytics major.

Published: 2 May 2024