From schools of thought to an ecology of practices: Categorizing circular economy's futures.

In response to pressing societal challenges, scholars are increasingly focusing on research aimed at fostering sustainable futures. We contribute to that discussion by theorizing the circular economy (CE) as an "ecology of practices." The ecology of practices concept helps to make sense of a developing field that has been heavily practitioner-driven.

Managing the retail operations in the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from Morocco.

Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and resulting lockdowns have contributed to major retail operational disturbances around the globe, forcing retail organizations to manage their operations effectively. The impact can be measured as a black swan event (BSE). Therefore, to understand its impact on retail operations and enhance operational performance, the study attempts to evaluate retail operations and develop a decision-making model for disruptive events in Morocco.

Between vulnerability and resistance: How a woman copes with dramatic implications of COVID-19 in Russia.

During the summer of 2020, a woman in Russia not only contracted COVID-19 herself but also lost her husband to virus-related health complications and, later, lost her job. This article is based on interviews with her about vulnerability and ways of coping with the pandemic's effects as the sole caregiver and breadwinner for her 4-year-old child. Her ways of dealing with this chain of severe, life-changing events inspired us to analyze her case through Judith Butler's feminist lens of vulnerability, conceptualized as the very source of resistance.