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A new retail school at 平特五不中, a game-changer for the world

The inauguration of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management took place on November 16, 2018.

In the presence of the School鈥檚 founding partners, government dignitaries, and leadership from 平特五不中鈥檚 community, Aldo Bensadoun (BCom鈥64) shared his vision for the school as one that will reinvent the playbook for retailers worldwide.

Published: 20 Nov 2018

What the Bensadoun School of Retail Management will bring

With the official launch of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management (BSRM), The Business of Fashion explores how the new school will address the dramatic shifts in the retail landscape through a highly interdisciplinary approach.

Published: 16 Nov 2018

Startup co-founded by BCom alumnus tops Forbes list

Athena Club, co-founded by Charles Desmarais (BCom鈥15), has made the 2019 edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Retail & Ecommerce category, alongside other trailblazing young entrepreneurs from Canada and the U.S.

Together with聽his co-founders Allie Griswold and Maria Markina, Desamarais has built a lean, organic tampon delivery startup that costs 40% less than other subscriptions.

Published: 14 Nov 2018

Say yes to discomfort, live a fuller life

平特五不中 News sits down with the YouTube sensation Yes Theory, comprised of 平特五不中 graduates like Thomas Brag (BCom鈥15), as they share why they are determined to push themselves 鈥 and everybody else 鈥 to expand their boundaries and live outside of their comfort zone.

For the Yes Theory team, the most rewarding aspect is when discomfort transforms itself into a聽profoundly聽moving experience.

Published: 9 Nov 2018

It鈥檚 victory for Desautels undergrad at Coop茅rathon

Desautels BCom student Antoine Marchal won the Finance Track of the 2018 Desjardins Coop茅rathon, securing $5,000 from Desjardins and mentorship from FormFintec for his startup GoodforChange.

Published: 9 Nov 2018

Why a retail management school? Why now?

La Presse interviews Desautels professor of practice Marie Jos茅e Lamothe and BCom student Fran莽oise Dondo as they share how the new Bensadoun School of Retail Management will equip students with the skills needed to thrive in the ever-changing retail industry.

Published: 7 Nov 2018

Universities heed call for socially responsible investing

As universities are increasingly turning toward socially responsible investment (SRI), an article cites the new SRI fund under Desautels Capital Management (DCM) as an 鈥渋nspiring example.鈥

Through the SRI fund, students working as analysts at DCM will be able to factor environmental, social, and governance issues into their investment decision-making process.

Published: 30 Oct 2018

Desautels alumna is seeing double

Sophie Boulanger (BCom'03), founder of eyewear retail sensation Bon Look, has her sights set on doubling their stores across Canada by the end of next year.

Founded in 2011, Bon Look employs 300 employees across the country.

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Published: 25 Oct 2018

Journeying through a global career and life

In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Chairman of Global Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and Desautels International Advisory Board member Mark Hantho (BCom'81) shares insights into the fast-paced evolutions of the finance industry, why a global mindset is essential and his views on China as an economic partner.

Published: 24 Oct 2018

McCall MacBain International Fellowships for undergraduate students to study abroad for a year

McCall MacBain Foundation partnered with 平特五不中 to award 10 McCall MacBain International Fellowships for the academic year 2019-20.

Valued at up to CAD $23,500 each, these fellowships enable undergraduate students to spend a year abroad studying a foreign language, doing an academic exchange, and pursuing an internship.

Published: 16 Oct 2018

Terry Jackson recognized for exceptional volunteerism

Desautels alumnus and former International Faculty Advisory Board member Terry Jackson (BCom鈥69) received the Sovereign鈥檚 Medal for Volunteers on September 24. Presented by the Governor General of Canada, the award honors the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians in a wide range of fields.

鈥淚鈥檓 just honoured and delighted to receive this. Being recognized for the work that you do is very nice,鈥 said Jackson.

Published: 9 Oct 2018

Your one-stop guide to better money management

In her new book entitled, Good Money: Understanding Your Choices, Boost Your Financial Wellbeing, Nathalie Spencer (BCom鈥01) has created a comprehensive guide to managing and growing your finances.

From examining how cashless transactions affect our spending, to decoding the principles of why a bargain draws you in, readers will instantly become more aware of everyday trends.

Published: 2 Oct 2018

ALDO Group mixes shoes and social justice

With shoe stores in more than 100 countries, ALDO Group is the first fashion footwear company to offset all of its carbon emissions - and is proud of it.

CEO David Bensadoun traces the company鈥檚 strong social conscience back to his father, Aldo Bensadoun (BCom鈥64) who founded the company decades ago.

Published: 28 Sep 2018

Accelerating efforts in refugee education

Amelie Fabian (BCom鈥18) joined representatives from refugee hosting states, donor governments, and multilateral institutions to explore how to improve the delivery of quality education to refugees.

The High-Level Meeting was hosted at the Unicef House in New York, NY on September 26 and was live-streamed.

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Published: 26 Sep 2018

BCom alumnus challenges Will Smith 鈥 and he accepts!

Thomas Brag (BCom鈥15), a member of the hit YouTube channel Yes Theory, challenged Will Smith to conquer his fear of heights and jump out of a helicopter attached to a bungee cord to mark his 50th birthday. The actor has bravely accepted and the jump will be live-streamed on Smith鈥檚 YouTube channel tomorrow.

Yes Theory upholds the motto that life can be as fulfilling as you wish if you鈥檙e willing to live outside of your comfort zone.

Published: 24 Sep 2018

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