1990s |
1990 |
Bernard Whalen is named executive director. |
1990 |
NASFM headquarters moves to Plantation, Fla. |
1991 |
NASFM develops its first strategic plan. |
1993 |
The Store Fixturing Show, a tradeshow for the retail design professional, opens its doors at McCormick Place in Chicago. |
International Woodworking Fair, 1994 |
1994 |
The Profit Report (now known as the Industry Performance Report) launches, providing an accurate and in-depth financial picture of the association’s member companies. |
1995 |
 Klein Merriman is named executive director. |
1996 |
 The Store Fixturing Show is renamed GlobalShop to reflect the event’s broader scope; NASFM, as exclusive show sponsor. |
1996 |
The 25th anniversary of the Store Interior Design Awards is marked with a name change to the Retail Design Awards. |
1996 |
The Personnel and Wage Survey is improved and expanded as the Employee Compensation & Benefits Survey. |
January 1997 |
NASFM headquarters moves to its current location in Hollywood, Fla. |
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February 1997 |
The first Store Fixture Buyers’ Guide is produced and circulated to 6,000 retailers. |
May 1997 |
First Financial Seminar is held for association members. |
February 1998 |
 NASFM Magazine rolls off the presses, replacing the association’s two-color newsletter and accepting advertising for the first time. |
September 1998 |
NASFM launches a web site at www.retailenvironments.org. |
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January 1999 |
First Project Management Seminar is held. |
February 1999 |
 NASFM exhibits for the first time at EuroShop and opens an international membership category. |
June 1999 |
 A special NASFM web site for retailers debuts at (today known as www.retailfix.com). |
November 1999 |
 NASFM publishes Contract Clause Manual as a reference tool for members. |
1999 |
Retail Advisory Council forms to directly involve retailers in NASFM. |
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