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

Where we are?

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

World Renowned Industry Competitions

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.

Professional Networking and Education

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.

The Industries Top Talent

Our organization depends on our members and without them, the Institute would not be able to function as the global authority in Retail. We help our members by connecting them to industry positions with today’s top retail companies and connecting top retail companies with today’s top retail talent.

Retail Industry News & Press

In addition to news an press promoted by our chapters and international organization, we deliver feeds from our respected media partners to give you the most up to date information and data in the retail industry.

Retail never stops and neither should you!

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