CFR Research School in Retailing
Are you a PhD candidate interested in advancing your research in retailing?
The research school offers two PhD courses: the first covers core topics and concepts in retail research, while the second focuses on key methodologies used in the field.
- Past, Present and Future of Retail Research (7.5 ECTS)
Course directors: Sara Rosengren, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden and Anne Roggeveen, Babson College, US.
- Methods in Retail Research (7.5 ECTS)
Course director: Jonas Colliander, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden.
Application deadline May 15, 2026
About
The purpose with the CFR Research School in Retailing is to strengthen retail research both nationally and internationally. The aim is to build a foundation for both academically and practically relevant retail research.
The courses also involve industry collaborations (Business Collaboration Events). This provides you with a strong balance between theoretical rigor and practical relevance, as well as an opportunity to expand your academic and industry network.
Since 2018, the school has been held biennially, attracting growing interest while maintaining a participant size that allows for high-quality discussions.
In 2024, the school brought together 21 PhD students from 14 institutions across eight countries and offered opportunities to engage with practitioners from 11 companies.
Program Director
Jonas Colliander, Associate Professor, Center for Retailing, Stockholm School of Economics.
jonas.colliander@hhs.se
Contact
Colliander, Jonas
Associate Professor
Department of Marketing and Strategy
Rehncrona, Carin
Postdoctoral researcher
Department of Marketing and Strategy