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Welcome to Episode 22 of OFFBounds! Today, we take you to Montreal, Canada. The city is famous for its bagels, poutines, Anthony Bourdain, and incredible education. I had two distinguished guests from the Bensadoun School of Retail Management at McGill University.
Join me as I sit down with Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director, and Carl Boutet, a Senior Advisor and Lecturer, to delve into the evolving landscape of retail leadership. We'll explore why dedicated retail management education is crucial in today's fast-paced retail environment, the unique value proposition of the Bensadoun School, and how their innovative programs are shaping the future leaders of the retail industry.
Key Topics Discussed:
ππΌ The necessity of specialized retail management education.
ππΌ The impact of technological advancements on retail.
ππΌ The importance of balancing data and human touch in retail.
ππΌ Insights into the schoolβs curriculum and experiential learning approach.
ππΌ Real-world projects and partnerships with leading retail companies.
ππΌ The role of sustainability and societal responsibility in modern retail.
Show Notes
Welcome to Episode 22 of OFFBounds! Today, we take you to Montreal, Canada. The city is famous for its bagels, poutines, Anthony Bourdain, and incredible education. I had two distinguished guests from the Bensadoun School of Retail Management at McGill University. Join me as I sit down with Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director, and Carl Boutet, a Senior Advisor and Lecturer, to delve into the evolving landscape of retail leadership. We'll explore why dedicated retail management education is crucial in today's fast-paced retail environment, the unique value proposition of the Bensadoun School, and how their innovative programs are shaping the future leaders of the retail industry. Key Topics Discussed: ππΌ The necessity of specialized retail management education. ππΌ The impact of technological advancements on retail. ππΌ The importance of balancing data and human touch in retail. ππΌ Insights into the schoolβs curriculum and experiential learning approach. ππΌ Real-world projects and partnerships with leading retail companies. ππΌ The role of sustainability and societal responsibility in modern retail.
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Creators and Guests
What is OFFBounds Retail?
OFFBounds is where the worldβs retail and commerce leaders go beyond headlines to talk about the decisions, strategies, and ideas shaping the future of the industry.
Every week, Paula Macaggi sits down in person with executives from leading brands, retailers, and technology companies for candid conversations about leadership, innovation, growth, and the realities behind building modern commerce businesses.
More than a traditional interview show, OFFBounds explores the human side of leadership: the risks taken, the lessons learned, the moments of reinvention, and the perspectives that rarely make it into press releases or conference stages.
Recorded in person with premium audio and video production, OFFBounds brings global commerce executives together in conversations designed to inform, challenge, and inspire the next generation of industry leaders.