Call for Papers: 2026 ACRA Annual Conference

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We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the 2026 Annual Conference of the American Collegiate Retailing Association (ACRA), to be held March 25–27, 2026, hosted by California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

The ACRA Annual Conference brings together scholars, educators, and industry professionals to share cutting-edge research and teaching innovations across the fields of retailing, consumer behavior, fashion merchandising, and related areas. We invite you to submit extended abstracts, full papers, or teaching innovation proposals for peer review and presentation.

NEW Submission Deadline: November 30, 2025 (updated on October 27th)

Please refer to the attached Call for Papers (CFP) for full submission guidelines, conference tracks, and the submission link.

Highlights:

• Rolling acceptance begins soon — early submission is encouraged to assist with travel and funding planning
• Authors will receive a decision within 4–6 weeks of submission

If you are interested in serving as a reviewer, please indicate your interest HERE.

We look forward to your submissions and to welcoming you to California in March 2026!