Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services Citation Rate 2026
0969-6989
eISSN 1873-1384
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services
Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services (JRCS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification and Consumer Retail Behavior Studies, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0969-6989 (e-ISSN 1873-1384). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 12.08 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3650 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 4,827 works and 274,358 citations, with an h-index of 229.
Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 12.08, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Retailing and Consumer …
- Budget $3650 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification, Consumer Retail Behavior Studies, Customer Service Quality and Loyalty. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0969-6989 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-1384 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3650 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3650.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services is classified under Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification, Consumer Retail Behavior Studies, Customer Service Quality and Loyalty and Digital Marketing and Social Media.
Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 12.083.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.083 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
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