Retail Design Institute | Thought Leadership

In celebration of its 60th Anniversary, the Institute is pleased to relaunch Thought Leadership- a series of think pieces offering guidance, insight, and inspiration for retail designers written by retail veteran Eric Feigenbaum, Media RDI, and special guests.

The series kicks off once again with a look at the state of retail leadership with a current update by Eric Feigenbaum, Media RDI. Feigenbaum is a recognized leader in the visual merchandising and store design industries with both domestic and international design experience.

Members, we invite you to log in and join the conversation in the comments section. Additionally, we welcome your topics for future posts. Please email Nikki Naar in the International Office – nikki@retaildesigninstitute.org – for assistance.

The Thought Leadership Library

PNW Event Recap: Women Leaders in Design - Panel Discussion

The PNW Retail Design Institute hosted an inspiring evening at the Women Leaders in Design Panel Discussion, bringing together a dynamic...

Pacific Northwest

Apr 31 min read

The Power of Unity | Part II

The synergy between visual merchandising (the catalyst) and store design (the foundation)

Cynthia Hirsch Ortiz, RDI

Mar 186 min read

Alt-text: A retail store interior showcasing wooden panel walls with shelving displaying packaged products and merchandise. The foreground features a promotional banner with "THE POWER OF UNITY | PART 1" in large text, "BY: CYNTHIA ORTIZ, RDI" in smaller red text, and a red "THOUGHT LEADERSHIP" badge with a lightbulb icon. Below the shelving, a clothing rack displays several t-shirts in white and dark colors. Plants add greenery throughout the display, emphasizing the warm, natural aesthetic of the space.

The Power of Unity | Part I

Why Visual Merchandising and Store Design Must Work Together

Cynthia Hirsch Ortiz, RDI

Feb 253 min read

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