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Special Issue: "Advancing the Future of Retail Operations with Cutting-Edge Technologies? in the International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management<br>
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Guest Editors:<br>
Ha Ta (Florida International University), Yao (Henry) Jin (Miami University), Adriana Rossiter Hofer (University of Arkansas), Simone T. Peinkofer (Michigan State University), Annibal C. Sodero (The Ohio State University).</div>
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Full papers submission deadline: April 30th, 2025<br>
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This special issue aims to unravel the intricate dance of retail operations and cutting-edge technological innovations, exploring how the marriage of these elements can redefine the customer experience and ultimately, reshape the industry.</div>
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The ever-evolving retail landscape is undergoing a revolutionary shift propelled by rapid technological advancements, including AI, omni-channel retail, new fulfillment models live reserve/buy online/pick up at store, augmented reality (AR), and many others.
In this scenario, the synergy between technology and operations has become paramount for success.<br>
This special issue aims to unravel the intricate dance of retail operations and cutting-edge technological innovations, exploring how the marriage of these elements can redefine customer experience and ultimately, reshape the industry.<br>
Our emphasis is on full-research articles meeting at least two of the following criteria:<br>
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* Present qualitative evidence or empirical data-driven insights into the applications of emerging technologies in retail operations.<br>
* Develop new models or theories that will change retail management practices or contribute to new knowledge to the field.<br>
* Offer managerial and practical insights into decisions around cutting-edge technology application in retail operation management.<br>
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Topics of interest for this special issue include, but are not limited to:<br>
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* Next-Gen Retail Supply Chain<br>
* Automated Fulfillment in Retail<br>
* Data-Driven Retail Decision Making<br>
* Contactless Commerce and Future Transactions<br>
* Sustainability and Resilience in Retail Tech<br>
* Technology in Returns Management<br>
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We welcome both full research papers and research proposals for feedback prior to paper submission. Proposals should be around 1,000 words (excluding references, tables, and figures) and should be sent to the Managing Guest Editor, Dr. Ha Ta, at hta@fiu.edu.<br>
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Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field!</div>
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