A list of quality Research Papers that tackles aspects that contribute to success in retail:

1. Arnold, S. (2002). Lessons Learned From The World’s Best Retailers. 
   International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 30 (1), 562-570.
   
   
2. Ayad, A. (2008). Optimizing Inventory and Store Results in a Big Box Environment. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 36 (3), 180 – 191.
   
   
3. Berry, L. L. (2001). The Old Pillars Of New Retailing. Harvard Business Review, 79(4), 131-137.
   
   
4. Clifford, S. (2005). The Hidden Value of Slow Sellers. Inc, 27(10), 36.
   
   
5. DeHoratius, N. (2002). Critical Determinants Of Retail Execution. D.B.A. dissertation, Harvard University, Massachusetts. USA.
   
   
6. DeHoratius, N. Raman, A. (2007). Store Manager Incentive Design and Retail Performance: An Exploratory Investigation. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, 9(4), 518-535.
   
   
7. Dubinsky, A. J. & Levy, M. (1985). Ethics In Retailing: Perceptions Of Retail Salespeople. Academy of Marketing Science Journal, 13(1), 1.
   
   
8. La Vere, S., & Kleiner, H., P., 1997, Practices Of Excellent Companies In The Retail Industry, Managing Service Quality, 7 (1), 34-38.
   
   
9. Moon, S.Y. (2005). An Analysis of Global Retail Strategies: A Case of U.S. Based Retailers. Journal of American Academy of Business, 7(1), 219-222.