Crowd at Reshaping the Future of Retail Summit

Reshaping the Future of Retail

Save the date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Retail Innovation Challenge: the 7th edition

The Bensadoun School of Retail Management at McGill University is excited to invite university students across Canada to participate in the Fall 2026 Retail Innovation Challenge (RIC), powered by the SAQ.


Retail Gen AI Hackathon: the 4th edition

Retail Gen AI HackathonCollaborate, innovate, and compete to build cutting-edge AI solutions for the ALDO Group.

Registration is now open for the 4th edition of the Retail Gen AI Hackathon.


The Winning Formula: 4th annual conference

The Winning Formula / La formule gagnantePresented by McGill University’s Bensadoun School of Retail Management in partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.

The Winning Formula returns for a 4th edition - and raises the bar


The Future of Retail is Here.

BCom students smiling in a group / Des étudiants en commerce souriant en groupeOur mission

To educate and empower a global network of interdisciplinary and diverse thinkers and practitioners who research, envision and prototype a successful world of retail.


Why study retail management?

Learn more about the skills you’ll build & experiential learning opportunities.

William Bernasconi

Next Gen Retail Perspective #1

From local gems to global players, Quebec SMEs are proving that innovation, agility, and staying true to your brand can drive real retail success. Learn more from MMR student William Bernasconi about how Omy Laboratoires, BonLook, and MATT & NAT are shaping the future of retail — one bold move at a time.

Selina Ved

Next Gen Retail Perspective #2

How can Quebec retailers break into global markets? MMR student, Selina Ved, explores this question in a new article published with the CQCD. From digital-first strategies to cultural adaptability, discover the roadmap to international success — straight from the next generation of retail leaders.

Alina Ali Rawji

Next Gen Retail Perspective #3

What can nature teach us about the future of sustainable retail? MMR student, Alina Ali Rawji, dives into this question in a new article published with the CQCD. From biomimicry to circular business models, discover how nature’s timeless principles are reshaping retail strategies in the face of climate disruption, and why sustainability is no longer optional.

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