Students /bensadoun-school/taxonomy/term/5/all en Cree Nation Trust Fund part of bid to turn Bay Building into cultural centre /bensadoun-school/channels/news/cree-nation-trust-fund-part-bid-turn-bay-building-cultural-centre-368134 <p>The Bay Building on Saint Catherine Street is one of Montreal’s most iconic retail locations. But after the Hudson’s Bay Company dissolved in 2025, is future is unclear. One of the bidders for it is the Cree Nation Trust Fund. Called James Bay Eeyou Corporation, they’re partnering with JHD Real Estate on a $400 million bid that would transform the 134-year-old building into a mixed use development that includes commercial space, housing, a hotel development, and a heritage hub with an Indigenous cultural centre and a museum.</p> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:05:48 +0000 admin 625510 at /bensadoun-school E&I Champions student entrepreneurship at the 2026 Dare to Venture pitch competition /bensadoun-school/channels/news/ei-champions-student-entrepreneurship-2026-dare-venture-pitch-competition-371494 <p>The <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/entrepreneurship-innovation-initiative-ei">Entrepreneurship &amp; Innovation (E&amp;I)</a> Initiative was proud to support this year’s Dare to Venture student startup pitch competition, hosted by the ɫƵ Entrepreneurship Society (MES), by contributing half of the $1,000 grand prize and participating in the expert judging panel. Dr. <a href="/desautels/niels-billou">Niels Billou</a> represented E&amp;I as a member of the judging panel, helping evaluate the finalist pitches. </p> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:32:11 +0000 admin 625407 at /bensadoun-school She Builds: Stories of Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs /bensadoun-school/channels/event/she-builds-stories-immigrant-women-entrepreneurs-371477 <p>This event will feature a screening of the film How She Dares by ɫƵ alumna Zoonie Ngyuen followed by a panel discussion of women entrepreneurs who will share their experiences building their businesses in Canada.</p> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:45:35 +0000 admin 625265 at /bensadoun-school 4th Annual Black Research Community Event /bensadoun-school/channels/event/4th-annual-black-research-community-event-371473 <p>ɫƵ’s <b>Black Inclusion, Success, and Strategic Initiatives (BISSI)</b> team invites you to the <b>4th Annual Black Research Community Event, </b>an evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration among Black scholars and professionals a</p> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:44:42 +0000 admin 625249 at /bensadoun-school Finance Area Seminar: Semih Uslu /bensadoun-school/channels/event/finance-area-seminar-semih-uslu-371472 Semih Uslu <b>Johns Hopkins University </b> <p><em>Liquidity in the Cross Section of OTC Assets</em></p> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:26:50 +0000 admin 625247 at /bensadoun-school Frictionless e-commerce encourages impulse buys /bensadoun-school/channels/news/frictionless-e-commerce-encourages-impulse-buys-371445 <p>Today’s online retail experience is built for convenience, removing nearly every barrier between browsing and buying. “E-commerce has reduced the friction of the purchasing process,” says <a href="/desautels/siddhanth-mookerjee">Siddhanth Mookerjee</a>, an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the <a href="/bensadoun-school/">Bensadoun School of Retail Management</a>.</p> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:45:44 +0000 admin 625117 at /bensadoun-school Real estate makes up a majority of household wealth /bensadoun-school/channels/news/real-estate-makes-majority-household-wealth-371446 <p>To rent or to buy—that’s the dilemma facing many today. Real estate prices are at historic highs, and elevated interest rates have pushed up the cost of homeownership. At the same time, stock markets have delivered strong returns in recent years. Beyond these financial pressures, the nature of homeownership itself adds another layer of complexity.</p> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:47:16 +0000 admin 625116 at /bensadoun-school High prices and poor supply chain management are driving the growth of liquidation grocery stores /bensadoun-school/channels/news/high-prices-and-poor-supply-chain-management-are-driving-growth-liquidation-grocery-stores-371447 <p>The price of groceries is rising—and so is the number of liquidation grocery stores. Once considered a niche option for cash-strapped shoppers, liquidation grocery stores are now being used by a broader cross-section of Canadian society, according to reporting in Canadian Grocer. The growth of liquidation of stores like Liquidation Marie reflects broader supply chain pressures, says <a href="/desautels/yu-ma">Yu Ma</a>, a Professor of Marketing at ɫƵ Desautels.</p> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:48:42 +0000 admin 625115 at /bensadoun-school Pension Funds Enter a New Governance Era Amid Geopolitical and AI Disruption /bensadoun-school/channels/news/pension-funds-enter-new-governance-era-amid-geopolitical-and-ai-disruption-371449 <p>As global trade wars, geopolitical tensions and AI advances reshape financial markets, pension funds face mounting pressure to adapt.</p> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:50:21 +0000 admin 625114 at /bensadoun-school MMF Luxembourg Online Info Session: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 /bensadoun-school/channels/event/mmf-luxembourg-online-info-session-tuesday-may-12-2026-371441 <p>Join Professors <a href="/desautels/patrick-augustin">Patrick Augustin</a> (MMF Luxembourg, Academic Director) and <u><a href="/desautels/vadim-di-pietro">Vadim di Pietro</a> (</u>Chief Investment and Comp</p> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:29:03 +0000 admin 625104 at /bensadoun-school MMF Luxembourg Online Info Session: Thursday, April 16, 2026 /bensadoun-school/channels/event/mmf-luxembourg-online-info-session-thursday-april-16-2026-371440 <p>Join Professors <a href="/desautels/patrick-augustin">Patrick Augustin</a> (MMF Luxembourg, Academic Director) and <u><a href="/desautels/vadim-di-pietro">Vadim di Pietro</a> (</u>Chief Investment and Comp</p> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:28:05 +0000 admin 625103 at /bensadoun-school MMA In-Person | Online Information Session: Thursday, March 19, 2026 /bensadoun-school/channels/event/mma-person-online-information-session-thursday-march-19-2026-371419 <p>Join the MMA team for a one-hour information session outlining the <strong>Master of Management in Analytics</strong> program<strong> </strong>at ɫƵ's Desautels Faculty of Management.</p> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:53:15 +0000 admin 624701 at /bensadoun-school MMA In-Person | Online Information Session: Thursday, April 16, 2026 /bensadoun-school/channels/event/mma-person-online-information-session-thursday-april-16-2026-371420 <p>Join the MMA team for a one-hour information session outlining the <strong>Master of Management in Analytics</strong> program<strong> </strong>at ɫƵ's Desautels Faculty of Management.</p> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:54:08 +0000 admin 624702 at /bensadoun-school MMA In-Person | Online Information Session: Thursday, May 21, 2026 /bensadoun-school/channels/event/mma-person-online-information-session-thursday-may-21-2026-371421 <p>Join the MMA team for a one-hour information session outlining the <strong>Master of Management in Analytics</strong> program<strong> </strong>at ɫƵ's Desautels Faculty of Management.</p> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:54:53 +0000 admin 624703 at /bensadoun-school Admissions How-To's for the ɫƵ MBA and Specialized Master's programs: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 /bensadoun-school/channels/event/admissions-how-tos-mcgill-mba-and-specialized-masters-programs-wednesday-march-4-2026-371407 <p>Learn more about the application process for the ɫƵ <a href="http://mcgill.ca/mba">Master in Business Administration (MBA)</a>, <a href="/desautels/programs/mma">Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)</a>, <a href="https:&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;"></a></p> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:39:13 +0000 admin 624685 at /bensadoun-school