The retail industry’s creative professionals collaborative community
since 1961
WELCOME
We are the retail industry’s creative professionals. We were founded in 1961 to be a collaborative community where ideas, knowledge and passion would be shared at a local level and enable our members to fulfill the fast-paced planning and design needs of retail. Today, our membership includes architects, graphic designers, lighting designers, interior designers, store planners, visual merchandisers, resource designers, brand strategists, educators, trade partners, trade media and students of design.
The Institute counts many leading retailers among our members.
NEWS AND EVENTS
Notice: The Institute’s International Office will be closed in observance of all federal and national holidays in North America, South America and Europe.
In Memoriam: Kent D. Hensley 1960 – 2022
A Celebration of Life for Kent Hensley will be held August 6, 2022 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Winter Lounge & Rooftop Deck (7th […]
International Officer Election for 2022-2024 Term
Watch your email boxes in July for a chance to nominate fellow members (or possibly yourself) to serve as International President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Institute. The two-year term begins November 1, 2022 and ends October 31, 2024. President and Vice President candidates must be Professional members while any member can serve as Treasurer or Secretary.
Following are the responsibilities /duties of each officer from the current By-laws of the Institute.
Tempur-Pedic, New York City, is the 2020 Store of the Year!
Tempur-Pedic, New York City, is the Retail Design Institute’s 2020 Store of the Year. Ray Ehscheid, the Institute’s International Chairman and Chair of its Awards Committee, made the official announcement October 12, 2021. “We congratulate the Tempur-Pedic team on their impressive win that channeled multi-sensory experiences for a new 3,100-sq.-ft. store in Manhattan. ”The location takes advantage of its storefront using nature photography much like a window to a landscape beyond,” Ehscheid explained. In addition to its distinction of Store of the Year, judges also bestowed two Innovation Awards on Tempur-Pedic — one each for Materiality and Digital Integration. Catch the entire awards presentation here.
Read more
Retail Design Institute
Recent News
Latest articles and galleries from the Retail Design Institute and Chapters.
JOB POSTINGS
Job listings access is now available for non-members!
Memberships are no longer necessary to view the job listings on our website or to post a job listing. Looking to manage your listing? Click here!
Looking for access to the classifieds?
Join the Retail Design Institute for full access privileges to all members-only content, including classifieds, resumes, the Resource Library, contact information for members. Only members can access content such as Stores of the Year eBook and RetailINTEL Consumer Trends Brief!
Interested in becoming a member?
The Retail Design Institute is the oldest and largest non-profit association dedicated to the store planning and design profession.
The Institute provides ample opportunity to learn from and connect with design trendsetters.
During Covid-19 the Institute became my lifeline to the retail industry, keeping me engaged and connected to the design community. -- Nina Ricciardi, director, architecture, Burlington. Member since 2020.
The Institute delivers high-quality educational opportunities - sharing ideas, knowledge and passion for the sole purpose of bringing the retail design community together.
