Since 1961, the Retail Design Institute has been the only non-profit organization dedicated to the International profession of Retail Store Planning and Design.

The Retail Design Institute promotes the advancement and collaborative practice of creating selling environments.

The Retail Design Institute concentrates global chapters in major retail regions to assure that our member base comprises the top retail talent.

The Retail Design Institute hosts and owns the longest lasting and most well respected International Store Design Competition and Student Design Competition in the retail Industry. In addition, we are involved in partner competitions and host many local competitions in our local chapters.

The Retail Design Institute enables and promotes professional growth through peer meetings and exploration of specific issues relating to the profession through chapter events, tradeshows, retail tours, presentations, and conferences.