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Saint Mary's University Names Julia Knox as New Chair of David Sobey Retailing Centre Advisory Council
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Explore Our 2023-2024 Annual Report: Shaping the Future of Retail
Date & Time: 12:26 PM on Mon, 9 December
Discover how the David Sobey Retailing Centre is shaping the future of retail through research, innovation, and education in our latest annual report.
Discover how the David Sobey Retailing Centre is shaping the future of retail through research, innovation, and education in our latest annual report.
David Sobey Retailing Centre Brings Unique Virtual Shopping Experience to Local Chocolatier
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Discover how the David Sobey Retailing Centre partnered with Rousseau Chocolatier to create a digital twin, enhancing their online shopping experience and driving innovation for small businesses.
Discover how the David Sobey Retailing Centre partnered with Rousseau Chocolatier to create a digital twin, enhancing their online shopping experience and driving innovation for small businesses.
Retail Insights Series: Are We Asking the Right Questions About Remote Work in Retail?
Date & Time: 9:04 AM on Tue, 16 July
Saint Mary’s University professor, Dr. Arla Day, is an expert on what it takes to create healthy, productive workplaces. Her research shows that the key to improving employee engagement among remote workers is to put their well-being first.
Saint Mary’s University professor, Dr. Arla Day, is an expert on what it takes to create healthy, productive workplaces. Her research shows that the key to improving employee engagement among remote workers is to put their well-being first.
David Sobey Retailing Centre awards $30,000 in funding to Sobey School of Business researchers
Date & Time: 6:50 AM on Wed, 13 March
The David Sobey Retailing Centre is pleased to award funding of $10,000 each to Sobey School of Business researchers Hadi Eslami, Bahareh Mansouri and Ethan Pancer.
The David Sobey Retailing Centre is pleased to award funding of $10,000 each to Sobey School of Business researchers Hadi Eslami, Bahareh Mansouri and Ethan Pancer.
David Sobey Retailing Centre attracts retail industry veterans to Advisory Council
Date & Time: 12:00 PM on Thu, 22 February
The David Sobey Retailing Centre (formerly David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing & Services) at the Sobey School of Business is delighted to welcome retail industry veterans Joe Jackman, Julia Knox, Dave S. Sobey and Wanda Walkden to its Advisory Council.
The David Sobey Retailing Centre (formerly David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing & Services) at the Sobey School of Business is delighted to welcome retail industry veterans Joe Jackman, Julia Knox, Dave S. Sobey and Wanda Walkden to its Advisory Council.
Meet the New Face of Retail: The Saint Mary's Retail Robot
Date & Time: 12:00 PM on Thu, 14 September
Students from diverse backgrounds are converging to pioneer the next generation of retail robots capable of enhancing inventory management and planogram and price compliance, improving efficiency without replacing human employees.
Students from diverse backgrounds are converging to pioneer the next generation of retail robots capable of enhancing inventory management and planogram and price compliance, improving efficiency without replacing human employees.
Retail Insights Series: The Impact of Pricing on Purchase Decisions
Date & Time: 12:00 PM on Thu, 14 September
Dr. Jason Ivanoff, a David Sobey Centre researcher, uses the tools of cognitive neuroscience to study the impact of pricing and brand information on purchase decisions. Dr. Ivanoff’s research helps retailers determine the optimal price when launching a new brand.
Dr. Jason Ivanoff, a David Sobey Centre researcher, uses the tools of cognitive neuroscience to study the impact of pricing and brand information on purchase decisions. Dr. Ivanoff’s research helps retailers determine the optimal price when launching a new brand.
Retail Insights Series: Stop Trying to Play Technology Catch-up and Get Strategic Instead
Date & Time: 9:49 AM on Tue, 27 June
A fascinating new technology shows up on the retail scene. Is it an opportunity for your business or a distraction? The answer, says our Chief Retail Engagement Officer, Mark Innes, depends on how well the technology’s benefits align with your brand.
A fascinating new technology shows up on the retail scene. Is it an opportunity for your business or a distraction? The answer, says our Chief Retail Engagement Officer, Mark Innes, depends on how well the technology’s benefits align with your brand.
Retail Insights Series: Five Questions Smart Retailers Ask Before Using New Recruitment Tools
Date & Time: 9:26 AM on Mon, 15 May
Dr. Nicolas Roulin, Professor of Psychology at Saint Mary's University, offers five tips for choosing recruitment tech that will truly help your organization get ahead in the war for retail talent.
Dr. Nicolas Roulin, Professor of Psychology at Saint Mary's University, offers five tips for choosing recruitment tech that will truly help your organization get ahead in the war for retail talent.
Retail Insights Series: Neuromarketing Redefines What it Means to Study Consumer Behaviour
Date & Time: 9:42 AM on Fri, 28 April
The next generation of marketing tech is now redefining our current notion of “real time” insights into customer behavior. Neuromarketing is the next frontier of market research, and the David Sobey Centre is doing pioneering work in this field.
The next generation of marketing tech is now redefining our current notion of “real time” insights into customer behavior. Neuromarketing is the next frontier of market research, and the David Sobey Centre is doing pioneering work in this field.
Sustainability and Technology Solutions Lead Sixth Annual National Retail Innovation Awards
Date & Time: 10:56 AM on Wed, 5 April
Three Canadian retailers were recognized for sector leadership at the 2023 David Sobey Centre National Retail Innovation Awards.
Three Canadian retailers were recognized for sector leadership at the 2023 David Sobey Centre National Retail Innovation Awards.
Retail Insights Series: Five Leadership Behaviors to Help You Win the War on Retail Talent
Date & Time: 9:52 AM on Fri, 3 March
In this edition of the "David Sobey Centre Retail Insights Series", learn about five leadership behaviors that will enable you to make your workplace a place that attracts and engages high-performance employees.
In this edition of the "David Sobey Centre Retail Insights Series", learn about five leadership behaviors that will enable you to make your workplace a place that attracts and engages high-performance employees.
Retail Insights Series: How AI is Giving Digital Marketers a New Edge on Visual Design
Date & Time: 9:56 AM on Tue, 24 January
January's edition of the David Sobey Centre Retail Insights Series reveals Dr. Ethan Pancer's research and how you can start working with visual data today to optimize the performance of your digital content.
January's edition of the David Sobey Centre Retail Insights Series reveals Dr. Ethan Pancer's research and how you can start working with visual data today to optimize the performance of your digital content.
Retail Insights Series: How to Navigate the Risks of AI-Enabled Retail
Date & Time: 9:58 AM on Thu, 17 November
In this first of our new Retail Insights series, we reveal seven risks of adopting AI and steps you can take to mitigate them.
In this first of our new Retail Insights series, we reveal seven risks of adopting AI and steps you can take to mitigate them.