The Society for Food Marketing and Retailing (SFMR) Conference will be hosted at Bryant University, a nationally recognized private university known for its strengths in business education, analytics, and applied research. Bryant is ranked No. 5 in the North region by U.S. News & World Report 2026 and is consistently recognized for delivering strong academic value, including placement in the Top 1% for return on investment among more than 4,600 U.S. colleges and universities. 

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The SFMR Conference will be hosted by Bryant’s AACSB-accredited College of Business, which is widely recognized for its strengths in marketing, analytics, consumer behavior, and global supply chain management — areas that closely align with SFMR's scholarly focus on food marketing, retailing, and consumer decision making.  and industry-engaged research. The College is known for its emphasis on rigorous research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement with industry. 

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Located within New England’s dynamic food and retail ecosystem, Bryant benefits from proximity to regional and national grocery retailers, food brands, consumer packaged goods firms, and logistics hubs, as well as a growing network of local producers and food-focused startups. This setting provides a relevant and applied context for SFMR’s mission to bridge academic research and practice.

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Bryant’s 435-acre residential campus offers a safe, walkable, and collegial environment designed to support scholarly exchange and networking. Situated just 25 minutes from downtown Providence and within easy reach of Boston, the campus features modern academic facilities, inviting green spaces, and on-campus amenities that make it an ideal venue for the SFMR Conference.