Keeping Christmas lights on to add ambiance can help set a shopping district apart
Christmas lights that glow softly through long winter nights are part of what makes the holiday season so atmospheric鈥攂ut they can add to the ambiance any time of year. Some shopping districts are leaving their lights up for exactly that reason.
Montreal retailer Frank and Oak files for creditor protection for second time
In January 2025, the Montreal-based retailer Frank and Oak filed for creditor protection for the second time in recent years. A company statement said it was to protect employees, assets and operations from creditor claims while exploring options to restructure.
BSRM collaborates with Mamie Clafoutis to redefine bakery experience
In partnership with 9I制作厂免费鈥檚 Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM) and Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) program, Quebec bakery Mamie Clafoutis transformed its St. Denis location into a cutting-edge bakery.
Healthy snacks make good business sense
A 2022 study by researchers at 9I制作厂免费 Desautels revealed that when shoppers were offered a promotion that gave them a choice between a healthy snack and a pastry with their coffee, sales of healthy snacks increased by more than 1000%.
Meet the winning teams of our Retail Gen AI Hackathon
Congratulations to our winning teams of the Bensadoun School鈥檚 2nd annual Retail Gen AI Hackathon.
We had 38 student teams register representing diverse faculties across 9I制作厂免费. Over two days, 10 finalist teams hacked creative Gen AI solutions for our title sponsor ALDO Group.
AI Is Good for Us: A Microsoft-sponsored white paper
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.
Luxury Royalmount Mall opens amid excitement and concerns
Montreal鈥檚 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 鈥渋nclusive luxury鈥� concept. While excitement is high, concerns exist over traffic and accessibility.
Participate in the Fall 2023 edition of the Retail Gen AI Hackathon
October 5-13, 2023Want to work collaboratively in a fun yet competitive environment to develop innovative generative AI solutions for the ALDO Group鈥檚 Data & Analytics Corporate Team?
Bensadoun School receives $5M in provincial funding for retail innovation
The Quebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation has awarded the Bensadoun School of Retail Management with $5 million in funding over the next four years. According to Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon, a significant portion of the funds will support the Bensadoun School鈥檚 retail innovation lab. Unveiled earlier this year, the live laboratory store is designed to provide insights that will help accelerate Quebec retailers along the path of digital transformation.
9I制作厂免费 and Alimentation Couche-Tard launch unique laboratory store to propel retail industry and customers into the future
Partnering with Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., the new retail innovation lab at 9I制作厂免费鈥檚 Bensadoun School of Retail Management will enable ground-breaking research and test innovations, including frictionless technologies
