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Congratulations Stores of the Year! Class of 2017!
The party of the year started with a champagne toast to the finalists. In less than an hour, iKOU was crowned 2017 Store of the Year!

Retail Design Institute
May 29, 20181 min read


In Memoriam: Richard C. (Dick) Roeder, RDI, 1925-2018
Richard C. (Dick) Roeder, 92, of Houston, passed away in his sleep April 30, 2018 with family at his side.

Retail Design Institute
May 28, 20182 min read


iKOU is the Institute's 2017 Store of the Year!
The Retail Design Institute named iKOU, a specialty skincare retailer located in Sydney’s historic Queen Victoria Building, its 2017...

Retail Design Institute
May 24, 20184 min read


In Memoriam: Chuck Raymond, FRDI, 1926 - 2018
Chuck Raymond, a Life member and Fellow of the Institute passed away on May 15, 2018.

Retail Design Institute
May 24, 20181 min read


47th Awards Gala & Fundraiser: Single Tickets Now Available!
The 47th Awards Gala & Fundraiser takes place May 23 at Current Chelsea Piers, New York City. Our annual design awards and gala and...

Retail Design Institute
May 8, 20181 min read


Meet the Finalists for 2017 Store of the Year!
The countdown clock is ticking! Which of these 33 projects will be the 2017 Store of the Year? Get your ticket to the 47th Awards Gala &...

Retail Design Institute
May 8, 20182 min read




SoCal Eataly L.A. Design Tour Event
As they say at Eataly “When you can't take a trip to Italy, come to Eataly!”

Southwest + Pacific
Apr 20, 20181 min read


SoCal Chapter Artistic Retail Event
It was a packed house at the Southern California Chapter Artistic Retail Event on Feb. 28th at the Substraight Gallery.

Southwest + Pacific
Mar 17, 20181 min read


Stores of the Year 46 Hardcopy Available on Demand!
For your professional library, this 225-page, perfect-bound book printed on recycled stock, includes full-color photos of all grand winners

Retail Design Institute
Feb 26, 20181 min read



Atlanta | Southeast
Jan 24, 20180 min read


Call for Entries: 2018 Student Design Competition
Since 1971, the Institute has offered a competition for design students that simulates the real-world conceptual development of a retail sto

Retail Design Institute
Jan 5, 20181 min read


SoCal Spirit of Urban Retail
December 14, 2017. Over 60 design professionals convened at the Comunity shoe store in the Art District of DTLA.

Southwest + Pacific
Nov 14, 20171 min read


Stores of the Year 45 Now Available in Hardcopy!
For those who enjoy (or prefer) the convenience and luxury of paper, the Institute has partnered with an on-demand source to provide hard co

Retail Design Institute
Oct 17, 20171 min read


London Calling, Charlotte too!
Thanks to International Chairman James Farnell, we will soon be adding to our Chapter count with the addition of a London City Center....

Carolinas
Oct 6, 20171 min read


At Retail’s Big Show, January 14, 2018
Once again the Retail Design Institute will have a high-profile presence at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in January.

Retail Design Institute
Oct 5, 20171 min read


Collaborate 2017: Success in the City of Angels!
The weather in Los Angeles was incredible and so was the Collaborate conference held at the newly opened InterContinental Los Angeles Downto

Retail Design Institute
Oct 4, 20172 min read


Kim Helgeson and Jim Endean are 2017 Members of the Year
Kim Helgeson, RDI, and Jim Endean, two longtime members of the Retail Design Institute, are being honored for their contributions.

Retail Design Institute
Oct 1, 20172 min read


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