Special Issue 2025
Transformation in Retail: Human Centric Innovation
Retailing is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and dynamic shifts in the economy and the global supply chains. The 9th CERR conference seeks to explore the innovative strategies and practices that are shaping the future of the retailing industry. With a focus on human-centric innovation, we invite scholarly submissions from the logistics, SCM, operations, and marketing fields that delve into the ways in which retailers are leveraging technology and data to deliver exceptional customer experiences, enhance operational efficiency, and build sustainable businesses.">What have recent events taught us about retail? Retail is transforming into a new digital industry. Online retailing has gained enviable momentum, and brick-and-mortar stores have taken on a new role while still the dominant first point of contact between retailers and consumers.
Retail establishments are crucial for regional development, creating jobs, supporting local supply chains, and fostering community ties, which enhance economic resilience and quality of life. Their impact can be maximized by fostering an environment that promotes innovation, inclusivity, and human-centered approaches in the retail sector.
These challenges will require a new Special Issue in the International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management.
This special issue will be dedicated to presenting the cutting edge of scientific research from the participants to the Colloquium on European Research in Retailing 2025. Papers on all the topics listed below are welcome.
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Transformation
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Human Centricity
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Innovation
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- Digitalization and Supply Chains
- Sustainability and Circularity
- Reverse and Returns Logistics
- E-Commerce, and Omnichannel Distribution
- M-Commerce and Livestream Selling
- Risk, Resilience, and Disruptions
- Globalization vs. Regional Development
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- Employee Engagement and Well-Being
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Community Engagement and Local Partnerships
- Regional Embeddedness
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
- Advanced Technologies and Human Connection
- Personalization and Customer Centricity
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- AI, Machine Learning and Data Analytics
- New Technology Adoption Blockchain, Transparency and Traceability
- Business Model Innovation
- Entrepreneurial Opportunities
- Digital Twins in Retail
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This list is indicative and we welcome any submission that is related to phenomena in physical and digital market places as well as the interface between retail marketing and operations.
Submission Information
All manuscripts will undergo a double-blind review process. Please follow the manuscript requirement outlined on the journal’s website: http://emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/journals/author_guidelines.htm?id=ijrdm
To maximise the impact of each submission authors are required to provide a visual abstract and a synthetical highlight of not more than 5 bullet points. This supplementary material does not have be included in the first submission but must be provided before the article can be accepted for publication.
The Special Issue is scheduled to open for submissions on October1st. In the meantime, you can improve and work on your work.
The submission deadline will be in October 2025 through ScholarOne Manuscripts at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ijrdm.
The publication of the special issue is expected to be around for July1st, 2026.
Regarding this special issue, please direct queries to: Professor Xavier Brusset, e-mail: xavier.brusset@skema.edu. For any assistance, authors should contact manuscriptcentral@emeraldinsight.com. Authors should quote the journal name and special issue title in their inquiries.
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