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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.

Ready to lead? The Retail Design Institute is seeking chapter officers for 2025-2027! Nine chapters need Presidents, VPs, Secretaries & Treasurers. Nominations start July 25—could you be the next leader shaping retail design's future?

An exclusive design walking tour of Toronto’s Water Works Food Hall.

Sara is the owner of a retail project management firm, with high-level experience across diverse sectors.

Jeff served as President of the Retail Design Institute (RDI) Toronto chapter from 2015 to 2021.

SDI Design is pleased to share the appointment of Mardi Najafi as Principal, Chief Creative Officer - Retail & Hospitality Practice Leader.

On Friday, January 19th, 2024, in conjunction with the IDS: Interior Design Show in Toronto.

Retail Design Institute Canada chapter is delighted to introduce its newly elected officers and board of directors.

Members of the Canada Chapter have elected new leaders for the term beginning November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2025.

On Tuesday, October 10th, five new legionnaires were inducted into the prestigious Retail Design Legion of Honor.

Members in Canada, Carolinas, Heartland, New England, and Twin Cities, watch your email inbox for a chance to nominate.

We sailed. We laughed. We had a blast!

We walked. We talked. We made new connections!

Our very first Student Design Competition was a HUGE SUCCESS!

On November 8, 2022, the Institute’s Canada Chapter invited guests to mingle and socialize at its NEW TO NETWORKING event.

Congratulations to Toronto Chapter President Mardi Najafi, RDI, who has been promoted to Vice President, Retail Strategy and Design, at Figu

Our summer social event and very first collaboration with the Interior Designers of Canada was a HUGE SUCCESS!

On May 17, 2022, we took a breather and enjoyed a visit to the wonderful FIKA Store in Toronto’s Distillery District.

PSSST – we walked the runway at Christopher Bates Studio at our holiday event!!

Chapters across the Institute network celebrated the 50th International Design Awards by way of Watch Parties.