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Even in challenging times for department stores, Quebec-based Simons is expanding

Published: 9 July 2024

The rise of e-commerce decimated the business of department store chains, with names like Nordstrom pulling out of Canada altogether. But, department store chain Simons recently announced it is...

Three 91˿Ƶ Desautels alumni celebrated at 2024 MAA Honours & Awards

Published: 19 September 2024

Each year the 91˿Ƶ Alumni Association (MAA) recognizes alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff whose commitment has had a significant impact on alumni life, the University and/or the...

Wind-powered shipping could make a comeback—but it won’t work for everything

Published: 28 October 2024

Wind has been powering the economy for centuries. Long before giant aluminum windmills were fed into the electric grid, wind filled the sails of ships plying the open seas. French businessman...

91˿Ƶ scholars receive $190,000 to expand impact of research in the social sciences and humanities

Published: 4 July 2024

Seven 91˿Ƶ researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in...

Luxury Royalmount Mall opens amid excitement and concerns

Published: 6 September 2024

Montreal’s 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,...

Few university students study finance, but 91˿Ƶ’s Personal Finance Essentials course can help

Published: 22 October 2024

Post-secondary students are at the cusp of earning professional incomes, making it important for them to begin developing good financial habits, says Benjamin Croitoru on a podcast with Moolala....

CEO Series podcast shares insights from business leaders

Published: 24 July 2024

To succeed in business, you need to win the hearts of the people, says Noah Xie, the founder and president of KMIND, a strategic consultancy headquartered in Shanghai. It’s a lesson that Xie took...

Employer-led networking can help women assess workplace gender dynamics

Published: 27 August 2024

Employers often cite a lack of female candidates as a barrier to achieving gender parity in the workplace. Yet, that can overlook an important factor – the alienation of women during the hiring...

Remote work brought unfair performance metrics – and employees are gaming them

Published: 15 October 2024

According to a survey by the Vancouver-based AI human resources firm Visier, more than four out of five workers have engaged in “fauxductivity” – performative work that makes them appear to be...

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