International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research

Aims & Scope

The International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research is concerned with advancing knowledge and understanding about retailing.

It provides a forum for the publication of high quality and original research across the field of retailing and distribution.

The International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research adopts an international perspective that reflects the multi-national nature of the distribution sector and of the paradigm of its study.

It is international in scope and content, and publishes articles of a conceptual, theoretical and empirical nature.

In particular, The International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research includes: -Results of research into strategic and operational applications. -Analyses and statements of their managerial applications. -Substantial reviews and critiques of existing knowledge. -Theoretical, conceptual and empirical analyses of the retail and distribution industries. -Issues of both national and international character. -Book reviews, notes and observations. -Pointers to expanding and new research topics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3
2024	2.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.735

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	53

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7618

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	403

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting and Economics, Econometrics and Finance, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Fast fashion: response to changes in the fashion industry

  Citation: 305

  Authors: Vertica, Ann

• Application of the Stimulus-Organism-Response model to the retail environment: the role of hedonic motivation in impulse buying behavior

  Citation: 241

  Authors: Hyo-Jung, Molly, Ruoh-Nan

• Perceived risk and risk-reduction strategies in Internet shopping

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Anne-Sophie

• Perception of store attributes and overall attitude towards grocery retailers: The role of shopping motives

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Dirk, Bernhard, Thomas

• Failure in international retailing: research propositions

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Steve, John, Leigh

• Brand personality of retailers – an analysis of its applicability and its effect on store loyalty

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Joachim, Dirk, Hanna

• Sell, give away, or donate: an exploratory study of fashion clothing disposal behaviour in two countries

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Constanza, Grete

• Online retail experience and customer satisfaction: the mediating role of last mile delivery

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Yulia, Poja, Daniel, Klas

• Sources of customer satisfaction with shopping malls: A comparative study of different customer segments

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Johan

• Retailing at century end: some challenges for management and research

  Citation: 96

  Authors: John

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