Call for Papers: 2027 ACRA/AMA Annual Conference
The 2027 ACRA/AMA Annual Conference invites submissions from scholars, educators, students, and industry professionals interested in advancing research and practice in retailing and related fields.
Conference Dates: April 14–17, 2027
Location: The Georgia Conference Center & Hotel, Athens, Georgia
Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. U.S. EDT
Conference Theme
Seize the Momentum: Advancing Smart, Sustainable Retail with Innovation and Global Collaboration
The conference welcomes research and perspectives across retailing, marketing, fashion merchandising, consumer behavior, digital commerce, supply chain management, hospitality, analytics, sustainability, and related disciplines.
Submission Categories
Submissions are invited in the following categories:
- Competitive full papers
- Extended abstracts
- Professional development and special session proposals
- Workshop proposals
- Undergraduate and graduate student colloquium papers
Submission Information
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions typically communicated within 4–6 weeks. Early submissions are encouraged.
Submit your work:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=acraama2027
View the full Call for Papers:
https://acraretail.org/resource/resmgr/conference_materials/acra_ama_2027_call_for_paper.pdf
For questions, please contact:
Dr. Jewon Lyu — jewon.lyu@uga.edu
Dr. Jinjie Chen — chen.j@uga.edu
We encourage members of the AMA Retailing and Pricing SIG community to submit their work and share this opportunity with colleagues and doctoral students.
Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. U.S. EDT
