The retail industry's collaborative community for creative professionals since 1961.

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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The Institute hosts the longest-running and most well-respected international design competition for professionals. It also sponsors the oldest student design competition in the industry.

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Northern California - Spring 2026 Newsletter

Greetings to the Northern California Chapter of the Retail Design Institute! Spring is in the air. A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of flying to Düsseldorf, Germany, to attend Euroshop through the Euro a Go Go group. Being immersed in what’s happening across global retail (and chatting with so many folks plugged into the industry) was energizing and inspiring. Nineteen buildings across the Messe Düsseldorf filled with innovation, materials, technology, and spec

Northern California

Event Recap: Resume Round Robin: Connecting Emerging Professionals with Industry Mentors

Event Recap: Design Without Borders: A Global RDI Members Evening at Bernhardt

New York

Track 15: Concept to Culinary Hub

In October, we visited Track15 in Providence to see Marsella Development’s transformation of historic Union Station into a vibrant culinary and community hub.

New England

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