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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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Welcome to the New Europe Chapter!

Discover the new Europe Chapter of the Retail Design Institute! Join us as we connect, innovate, and elevate retail design across Europe.

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PNW Event Recap: Annual Summer Cruise

The PNW Retail Design Institute set sail for another memorable evening during our 4th Annual Summer Cruise, continuing one of our favorite summer traditions. Surrounded by beautiful waterfront views and the golden glow of a Seattle sunset, our design community came together to enjoy what summer is all about: good company, great conversations, and time to simply connect. Along the way, we explored a curated showcase of products, materials, and innovations from our industry par

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Welcome to the New Colorado Chapter!

Discover the vibrant new Colorado Chapter! Join us to connect, share knowledge, and support Colorado's retail community. Welcome to the New Colorado Chapter!

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