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Retail Design Institute Chapters hold hundreds of amazing educational and social events throughout the year. Among the Institute’s signature events is the Design Awards & Store of the Year Presentation.

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Retail Design Institute Southwest + Pacific Chapter November Newsletter!

Great seeing everyone who came to last week's Beverly Hills Holiday Lights celebration hosted at Wilson Sporting Goods striking new store on Beverly Drive. It was a festive time with good friends, food and drink, and a dash of holiday cheer. Wilson's store opened earlier in the year and is their newest destination for their brand's sporting gear and apparel in the Southern California area. After the party, it was off to Rodeo Drive, closed to traffic for the special event, t

Southwest + Pacific

PNW Event Recap: Year-End Happy Hour

Our final gathering of 2025 brought the PNW design community together for a festive and joy-filled Year-End Happy Hour. It was an evening filled with excitement as friends, colleagues, and partners came together to celebrate the meaningful connections that shaped our year. One of the highlights of the evening included hearing from SkB Architects about the design vision and process behind the U.S. Bank Building in Seattle. Their presentation offered a unique look at how though

Pacific Northwest

Retail Design Institute Carolinas Chapter Announces Election of New Chapter Officers for 2025–2027 Term

The Retail Design Institute’s Carolinas Chapter is pleased to announce the election of its new Chapter Officers, who will lead the Chapter beginning November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.

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