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International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management
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International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management

0959-0552

Published by: Emerald Publishing

https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/0959-0552

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Business and Management 250 25 44 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 34
Documents by Best Scientists*: 52
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 107
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.332
Impact Factor: 5.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management?

Marketing, Advertising, Consumer behaviour, Perception and Originality are the subjects of interest in the journal. In it, Sample (statistics) and Clothing are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Marketing research. While Advertising is the focus of International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, it also provided insights into the studies of Loyalty, Product (category theory), The Internet, Structural equation modeling and Purchasing.

The featured Originality research is covered under the field of Value (ethics).

  • Marketing (66.97%)
  • Advertising (31.54%)
  • Consumer behaviour (12.78%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Customer perceptions of e-service quality in online shopping (853 citations)
  • An examination of the relationship between service quality, customer satisfaction, and store loyalty (656 citations)
  • Identifying key factors affecting consumer purchase behavior in an online shopping context (615 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management:

The most cited publications are organized to address concerns in the fields of Marketing, Advertising, Consumer behaviour, The Internet and Perception. The published articles investigate Marketing research which frequently intersects with Clothing. While Advertising is the focus of the journal papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Sample (statistics), Purchasing and Product (category theory).

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Marketing

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Marketing, Advertising, Structural equation modeling, Service (business) and Social psychology. The concepts on Marketing presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Originality and Clothing. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Advertising, it also covered topics in Value (economics) and Credibility.

Sample (statistics) and Moderation are some topics wherein Structural equation modeling research discussed in International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management have an impact. The work on Service (business) tackled in International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management brings together disciplines like Customer satisfaction, Health care and Communication channel. Customer satisfaction research discussed connects with the study of Loyalty.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A moderated mediating mechanism of omnichannel customer experiences (8 citations)
  • Premium versus affordable clothing retailers: what are customer expectations for satisfaction and repurchase intentions? (4 citations)
  • Usability and responsiveness of artificial intelligence chatbot on online customer experience in e-retailing (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Peter Jones (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Steve Worthington (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sue Sharples (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Alan Hallsworth (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Leigh Sparks (17 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Stirling (59 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Manchester Metropolitan University (48 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Manchester (35 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Glasgow Caledonian University (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Oxford (21 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 92.77% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 0.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.67% of all publications and 83.33% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities and Salaries in Retail & Distribution Management

One significant point not covered in the article is the potential career prospects and earning potential for those interested in a career in retail & distribution management. This section aims to provide a brief outlook on this aspect. If you're considering a career in retail and distribution management, it's essential to know that this field comes with a variety of job roles. These range from retail store manager, fashion merchandiser, purchasing manager, and warehouse manager, to supply chain analyst, distribution manager, and operations manager. The roles vary widely and often depend on the size and nature of the particular retail company. Like in many job fields, the salary range can fluctuate wildly based on your education level, location, and specific role. In Connecticut, for instance, the average salary varies significantly. However, if you're interested in a role related to urban planning, which often correlates with roles in retail & distribution management, the average annual urban planner salary in Connecticut is worth checking. Education plays a major role in securing higher-paying jobs. Those with degrees in business, logistics, or related fields often have a competitive edge. Attending highly-ranked schools can further this advantage, and prospective students should consider the location's overall economic conditions, specific industry strengths, and networking potential. In conclusion, a career in retail & distribution management provides a broad spectrum of opportunities. By merging your academic pursuits with market research into industry trends and salaries such as the urban planner salary in Connecticut, you can better shape your education and career trajectory.

Top Publications

  • Usability and responsiveness of artificial intelligence chatbot on online customer experience in e-retailing

    (2021)
    299 Citations
  • Omnichannel retailing and post-pandemic recovery: building a research agenda

    Unknown

    (2022)
    105 Citations
  • Extrinsic and intrinsic motives: panic buying and impulsive buying during a pandemic

    (2022)
    37 Citations
  • Consumers’ decision to boycott “unethical” products: the role of materialism/post materialism

    Antonia Delistavrou;Athanasios Krystallis;Irene Tilikidou

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • Engaging with omnichannel brands: the role of consumer empowerment

    (2022)
    32 Citations
  • Consumer cross-channel behaviour: is it always planned?

    Isabella Maggioni;Sean James Sands;Carla Renee Ferraro;Jason Ian Pallant

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Mobile word of mouth (m-WOM): analysing its negative impact on webrooming in omnichannel retailing

    Carlos Flavián;Raquel Gurrea;Carlos Orús

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • The online flow and its influence on awe experience: an AI-enabled e-tail service exploration

    (2023)
    25 Citations
  • Omni-channel retailing resources and capabilities of SME specialty retailers – insights from Germany and Turkey

    (2022)
    23 Citations
  • Virtual shopping: segmenting consumer attitudes towards augmented reality as a shopping tool

    (2022)
    23 Citations

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