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Posted by: ELMAR Moderator

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Call for Papers

2026 Society for Food Marketing and Retailing Conference (SFMR)

February 27-28, 2026
Bryant University
Rhode Island, USA

We are delighted to invite submissions for the Society for Food Marketing and Retailing (SFMR) Conference, a premier academic forum for advancing research in marketing and retailing within the dynamic food and beverage sector.

This inaugural conference creates a unique and timely global platform that brings together marketing and retailing scholars, students, and industry professionals to engage in rich interdisciplinary dialogue. In an era where food consumption, branding, and retail experiences are being reshaped by technology, sustainability imperatives, and shifting consumer expectations, the SFMR Conference aims to spotlight impactful research and foster collaboration across academia and industry.

We welcome theoretical, empirical, and conceptual papers that explore emerging and enduring themes in food marketing and retailing. Topics of interest include—but are not limited to—the following conference tracks:

Conference Tracks

Track 1: Consumer Behavior, Strategic Marketing, and Advertising in Food and Beverage
Track 2: Food Retail and Foodservice, and Supply Chain Innovation
Track 3: AI, Robotics, and Digital Transformation in Food Marketing
Track 4: Social Media, Influencer Marketing, and Digital Engagement
Track 5: Wellness, Sustainability, and Ethics in Food Consumption and Marketing
Track 6: Cross-Cultural, Global, Policy, and Regulatory Perspectives in the Food Industry
Track 7: Sensory, Behavioral, and Biometric Insights in Food Perception and Choice