Institute News

Last Thursday, our chapter hosted our inaugural Retail Talk —and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. Going into the final week of planning the conversation, I still wasn’t entirely sure what it was going to be. I'd just gotten back home from a fun but chaotic trip to Seattle, was more depleted than I wanted to admit, and found myself in a familiar place a few hours before we went live: staring blankly at my screen, questioning if I actually had anything worthwhile to say.

Em um ambiente propício à troca e à reflexão, conversamos sobre os principais aprendizados e percepções da EuroShop 2026, conectando tendências globais às realidades e oportunidades do mercado brasileiro.

The Retail Design Institute is now accepting submissions for the 55th International Retail Design Competition. Projects completed in 2025 across all retail formats are eligible, with winners to be honored in New York City this October.

Event Recap: Design Without Borders: A Global RDI Members Evening at Bernhardt

In October, we visited Track15 in Providence to see Marsella Development’s transformation of historic Union Station into a vibrant culinary and community hub.

Our New England Chapter explored Boston’s Seaport with a design-forward cocktail crawl.

We had the chance to experience the brand new CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide Galleria Mall.

The Heartland Chapter board makes its way through the crowd at Westport Social to secure our group a stellar spot to spread out and connect during our Member Appreciation Happy Hour on February 19th, 2026. On a lively Thursday evening at Westport Social in St. Louis, the Heartland Chapter gathered for our first in-person event of the year: our February General Membership Happy Hour, sponsored by our good friends at VizEx . Westport Social itself was buzzing... lively music pu

A big, bold thank you  to everyone who joined us for our January General Membership Meeting (including our new friend from the Southern California Chapter!) We shared an initial look at our 2026 programming framework, discussed our chapter's goals for the year, and opened the floor for candid conversation about what feels most urgent — and most worthwhile — right now. If you weren’t able to attend, you can: Watch the meeting recording: Share ideas or feedback via our brief su

Explore how immersive and augmented spatial design, experiential retail, and emerging display technologies are shaping the future of retail environments.

The RDI PNW community gathered for a truly special evening at DeLille En Ville, marking a beautiful start to a new season of connection and creativity. Set within an inspiring, thoughtfully designed space, the night brought together our design community for an intimate and memorable experience at Seattle’s newest wine room. Guests enjoyed a guided happy hour led by DeLille’s wine experts, great conversations, and a welcoming atmosphere that made the evening feel both relaxed

Event Recap: Design Without Borders: A Global RDI Members Evening at Bernhardt

RDI Brazil’s 2026 agenda brings together retail design professionals, brands, studios, and partners for a year of talks, insights, and practical discussions on retail and hospitality experiences. Dates and themes are listed below as a preview, with full details (venue, format, and registration fees) announced in advance for each edition. Please note that dates and topics may change without prior notice. For updates, follow RDI Brazil on our website and Instagram.

Our final gathering of 2025 brought the PNW design community together for a festive and joy-filled Year-End Happy Hour. It was an evening filled with excitement as friends, colleagues, and partners came together to celebrate the meaningful connections that shaped our year. One of the highlights of the evening included hearing from SkB Architects about the design vision and process behind the U.S. Bank Building in Seattle. Their presentation offered a unique look at how though

The Retail Design Institute’s Carolinas Chapter is pleased to announce the election of its new Chapter Officers, who will lead the Chapter beginning November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.

The PNW Retail Design Institute gathered for an inspiring evening hosted by MG2 , highlighting the firm’s innovative contributions to retail design and community engagement. Our guests enjoyed an exclusive look at two standout MG2 projects, the Nordstrom Bellevue Remodel  and LEICA Bellevue , each reflecting the firm’s commitment to creating meaningful, experience-driven spaces. Throughout the evening, presenters shared how these spaces were brought to life through strategic

The Retail Design Institute’s Canada Chapter is pleased to announce the election and appointment of its new Chapter Officers, who will lead the Chapter beginning November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.

The Retail Design Institute’s New England Chapter is pleased to announce the election of its new Chapter Officers, who will lead the Chapter beginning November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.

The Retail Design Institute’s Texas Chapter is pleased to announce the re-election of its full board for the 2025–2027 term, continuing the leadership team that successfully guided the Chapter through its founding years.

The Retail Design Institute’s India Chapter is pleased to announce the election of its new Chapter Officers, who will lead the Chapter beginning November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027.