International Retail Design Conference - IRDC

International Retail Design Conference - IRDC Hosted annually by VMSD magazine and abroad. For more information about the conference, please visit irdconline.com.

Hosted annually by VMSD magazine, the International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) is THE premier educational and networking event for the store design and visual merchandising community, drawing hundreds of attendees from the U.S. For more information about VMSD magazine, please visit vmsd.com.

If you’re expanding your retail space across the border, the strategy that works in the U.S. may not be the right play i...
09/17/2026

If you’re expanding your retail space across the border, the strategy that works in the U.S. may not be the right play in Canada.

At IRDC 2026, hear from Anisah Ali, Brent Felten, Marcella Au, and Ben Hosto during the general session “Same Continent, Different Playbook.” The panel will explore the differences that can impact cross-border retail expansion, from geography and real estate strategy to operational ex*****on and cultural nuance.

Join the conversation this October in Las Vegas.

Register at irdconline.com

The IRDC 2026 attendee list keeps growing! From major retailers to leading consumer brands, these are just some of the c...
09/16/2026

The IRDC 2026 attendee list keeps growing! From major retailers to leading consumer brands, these are just some of the companies already registered for this year’s conference. Get a look at who’s coming to Las Vegas this October and get ready to make new connections.

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🚨 Last chance to book your IRDC hotel room! The hotel booking deadline has been extended to Wednesday, September 16.Join...
09/14/2026

🚨 Last chance to book your IRDC hotel room! The hotel booking deadline has been extended to Wednesday, September 16.

Join us at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and stay close to the action. Book your room now for the best rate!

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What’s working in retail? It’s on the agenda!This year’s IRDC 2026 program puts a special spotlight on Lessons from the ...
09/10/2026

What’s working in retail? It’s on the agenda!

This year’s IRDC 2026 program puts a special spotlight on Lessons from the Field, giving you an inside look at real-world design projects and the thinking behind them.

Get ready to go behind the scenes with brands including Gymshark, adidas and Framebridge and discover the ideas and creative solutions driving their success.

Review the agenda and register today: irdconline.com

🔥 The Iron Merchant Challenge turns 20!One hour. Big ideas. A little friendly competition. A whole lot of creativity.Joi...
09/03/2026

🔥 The Iron Merchant Challenge turns 20!

One hour. Big ideas. A little friendly competition. A whole lot of creativity.

Join us at IRDC 2026 for this iconic challenge, happening live Wednesday evening. Whether you’re ready to join a team or cheer from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone!

Sign up to participate when you register: irdconline.com

Every client wants their store to be “an experience.” But what does that actually mean?From defining the brief to balanc...
08/31/2026

Every client wants their store to be “an experience.” But what does that actually mean?

From defining the brief to balancing immersive design with real-world operations and margin, these are the conversations happening in retail design right now.

Join fellow retail design professionals at IRDC this fall to share ideas, strategies and perspectives for success. 👀

Secure your spot in Las Vegas!

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You built the window. Now what?At IRDC 2026, opening keynote speaker Bob Phibbs, The Retail Doctor, will challenge you t...
08/26/2026

You built the window. Now what?

At IRDC 2026, opening keynote speaker Bob Phibbs, The Retail Doctor, will challenge you to look beyond the design and focus on what happens next: the associate-customer interaction.

Discover how associate-customer interactions shape the customer journey and how you can turn great design into a great customer experience.

Register today for IRDC 2026. Extended Early Bird pricing ends August 31!

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Meet the sponsors making IRDC 2026 possible 🩷IRDC doesn’t happen without the sponsors who support it every year. Two ful...
08/24/2026

Meet the sponsors making IRDC 2026 possible 🩷

IRDC doesn’t happen without the sponsors who support it every year. Two full days of education, networking, and hands-on experiences take real investment, and this year’s lineup of sponsors helped make it possible again.

Join us in Vegas: irdconline.com

Good news! Early Bird Pricing for IRDC 2026 has been extended through August 31. 🎉Planning to stay at Planet Hollywood R...
08/20/2026

Good news! Early Bird Pricing for IRDC 2026 has been extended through August 31. 🎉

Planning to stay at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino? The hotel room block deadline is September 4, so be sure to book by then to secure the discounted rate.

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This fall, step off the Strip and explore the Las Vegas Arts District during an exclusive offsite guided tour hosted by ...
08/18/2026

This fall, step off the Strip and explore the Las Vegas Arts District during an exclusive offsite guided tour hosted by IRDC’s 2026 City Host Sponsor, Hans Boodt.

Explore indie art galleries, eclectic shops, local bars and unexpected design inspiration, plus visit the new Hans Boodt Las Vegas showroom for an inside look at their latest showroom experience.

Register now to participate! Extended Early Bird Pricing expires August 31. ✨

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