Sep 15
The awards, now in its 40th year, is the premier competition for the retail environments industry, fostering the most widespread online and in print coverage of any competition of its kind. We have 23 categories in which to enter, including restaurants, supermarkets, shop in shops, department stores, specialty apparel, specialty hardlines, big box, pop-ups, specialty food, service retail, as well as sustainability.
Starting September 15, 2010, entries will be accepted through an online-only submission form. The early-bird deadline is Dec. 15, 2010. The final deadline is Jan. 15, 2011. Entry fees for entries received by Dec. 15 are $250 per submission ($100 per submission for all A.R.E. members in good standing). After Dec. 15, entries are $450 per submission ($250 for all A.R.E. members in good standing).
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If you are only entering your project in the A.R.E. Sustainability Awards, above fees apply. |
Click here to search past winners.
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Sep 22 - 25
Toronto
Design expo & conference including Retail Design Expo, THINK:Material curated exhibit, LEDiscovery conference, site tours, and more along with sessions such as Social Responsibility: The New Green and Embracing the Retail Landscape: Understanding How
Trends, Technology, Economics and Evolving Customer Needs Are
Re-Defining Retail Design.
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Sep 23 - 25
Hilton Sonoma Wine Country
Santa Rosa, CA
The DDI Forum covers topics and discussions of the most pressing issues
among thought leaders in the retail design community. Now you have an
opportunity to engage with the industry's top leadership charged with
creating design-driven organizations.
Registration for the DDI Forum 2010 event is currently SOLD OUT. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please contact Toni Ward at antoinette.ward@nielsen.com.
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Sep 24
The annual award, now entering its 32nd year, recognizes the
accomplishments of the most innovative design teams from the past year
in 15 categories, including Large/Small Office, Hotels, Restaurants,
Healthcare, and Retail, among others.
All application materials must be received by September 24, 2010.
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Sep 30 - Oct 2
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA, US
Conference on green innovation for the built environment, including green building, business, and technology.
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Oct 4 - 5
Charlotte Marriott City Center
Charlotte, NC
The seventh annual executive conference on wood-plastic and natural fiber composites produced and hosted by Principia Partners.
This event will tackle commercial, supply chain, and technical issues presented by industry leaders through formal slide presentations and panel discussions. Interactive technology allows delegates to express their opinions anonymously from their seats. The exhibition area is an intimate setting for industry suppliers to exhibit their products and services, and provides an ideal place for attendees to meet for networking and business opportunities.
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Oct 7, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sephora
San Francisco, CA, US
A.R.E. is coming back to San
Francisco this fall with its popular regional Shoptalk event. At this
after-hours event, you can network with your peers and get the most
up-to-date report on global retail design trends.
TOPIC: VISUAL MERCHANDISING TRENDS 2011-12
This
presentation offers a comprehensive look at the overarching design
directives and consumer behaviors influencing visual merchandising
trends for 2011 and into 2012. Color harmonies, materials, textures,
fixtures, lighting, and more will be addressed.
Renee Labbe
Vice President, Global Trends
Stylesight
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As Stylesight's Vice President of Global Trends, Renee Labbe develops Stylesight's global trend series, which helps clients better understand and interpret the company's trend forecasts. Renee has over 11 years of experience in the apparel and trend forecasting industries. Prior to joining Stylesight, she was the Canadian and West Coast U.S. Director for Promostyl, where she led a team of trend consultants and was responsible for developing the regional direction of evolving global trends. Renee has appeared as a keynote speaker at many industry events and trade shows, including Premiere Vision, the LA Textile Show, IIDEX/Neocon Canada, Outdoor Retailer, and SIA. |
Evening Event Schedule
6-7 pm Networking Reception
7-8 pm Speaker Renee Labbe will present
8-9 pm Q&A/Wrap-up
Networking Reception
You are invited and encouraged to attend A.R.E.'s networking reception taking place at Sephora Thursday, Oct. 7, from 6 -7 p.m. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, and the opportunity to meet with your industry peers. Renee Labbe's presentation will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
Shoptalk attendance is open to retailers, design firms and sponsors only. For information on becoming a sponsor, contact Susan Kimelman or 954-241-4812.
For directions, click here.
GOLD SPONSORS
CITY SPONSOR Elevations Stylmark
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Oct 13 - 15
Westin Harbour Castle
Toronto, ON, CA
Join us this fall for the International Retail Design Conference, where
industry-leading designers, architects, planners and visual
merchandisers convene to share strategies, make connections, stay
current and be inspired.
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Oct 14 - 16
Saltillo, Coahuila, MX
Gathering of top ranking executives in
Mexico
’s Maquiladora Industry and manufacturing firms contemplating
Mexico
investments.
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Oct 19 - Nov 2
Chicago, New York City, and Rogers, AR
Kantar Retail presents the 2010 Strategic Outlook Conferences...
Multidimensional Thinking:
New Levers for Retail Growth
Oct 19 | Chicago, IL
Co-located with the Future of Category Management Forum on Oct 20
Oct 26 | New York, NY
Nov 2 | Rogers,AR
Co-located with the Walmart SuperSession on Nov 3-4
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Oct 21, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Neiman Marcus
Dallas, TX
New Inspirations. Fresh Ideas.
Top industry consultants, forecasters and
influencers share their insights on style and design trends that
influence your daily decision-making process in this year's A.R.E. Shoptalk
series.
Speaker: Ken Downing, Senior Vice President and Fashion Director at
Neiman Marcus
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Ken Downing joined Neiman Marcus in 1990 in the Visual department in Beverly Hills. He advanced to Visual Manager in 1992 and subsequently was promoted to Director of Visual Planning for the organization in Dallas.
Ken's creative career in Visual Planning prepared him for his next role as Vice President of Public Relations where he created memorable parties and events for fashion's most notable designers and interfaced with local and national media.
Today Ken represents Neiman Marcus at every major runway collection and determines the trends and direction for Neiman Marcus stores and Neiman Marcus on-line.
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EVENING SCHEDULE
6-7 pm Networking Reception
7-8 pm Speaker Ken Downing will present
8-9 pm Q&A/Wrap-up
NETWORKING RECEPTION
You are invited and encouraged to attend A.R.E.'s networking reception taking place at Neiman Marcus Thursday, Oct. 21, from 6 -7 p.m. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, and the opportunity to meet with your industry peers. Ken Downing's presentation will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
Shoptalk attendance is open to retailers, design firms and sponsors only. For information on becoming a sponsor, contact Susan Kimelman or 954-241-4812.
Dallas - Downtown
Neiman Marcus
1618 Main St.
Dallas, TX 75201
CITY SPONSORS:
Elevations, Inc. Chippenhook
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Oct 26, 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Design Criticism MFA Department, School of Visual Arts
New York City
D-Crit lecture: Christopher Hawthorne will discuss the prospects for architecture—and architecture criticism—in an era of economic uncertainty and ecological upheaval.
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Nov 7 - 9
Bejing International Hotel and Convention Center
Bejing, CN
Previously known as ICSC Asia Expo, the convention has been renamed to build
a recognizable RECon brand throughout the world. Now spanning four regions, including North
America, Latin America, Middle East and Asia with global participation throughout all events,
RECon brings together the entire retail real estate industry. The exhibition will showcase developers, investors,
retailers and product and service providers from Asia and abroad. This
will be the ideal venue to discuss leasing opportunities, make deals,
network with key decision-makers, promote your retail project, present
your city’s development plans or display your product or service.
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Nov 9 - 10
Suntec, SG
Trade show held concurrently with Kiosk & Self Service World Asia 2010. This event brings together senior level executives from across a broad range of industry sectors to learn about the benefits of adopting digital signage technologies, source solutions and form important partnerships.
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Nov 10 - 13
The Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa
Rancho Mirage, CA
With a focus on economic predictions for our
industry, leadership in challenging times, and our Retail Panel, this
year’s Convention is a must−attend. A.R.E.’s 55th Annual
Convention, Nov. 10-13, 2010, unites fixture providers, visual
merchandising products companies, retail design firms, and materials,
equipment, and services suppliers for industry−focused educational,
networking, and social events.
Sessions Vital to Your Business
The program lineup will address strategies for success amid the
economic downturn, opportunities for growth through Breakout Sessions and
proprietary insights into the economy and consumer behavior.
Effective Networking
Meet fellow executives of retail environments companies in an informal
and beautiful environment. Find out how others are dealing with issues
such as a “start & stop” rebound in sales, industry overcapacity,
lenders reluctant to lend, and more. Social activities for members,
spouses, and guests include a welcome reception, a golf tournament,
networking dinners, and a PAVE Event.
Relaxing Desert Resort
Set on 360 acres within the Rancho Mirage community, The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa is surrounded by landscaped courtyards and
extensive waterways and offers elegant accommodations, ample meeting
space, and a relaxing desert climate.
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Dec 8 - 10
7 W New York®
New York, NY
New Inspirations. Fresh Ideas.
Experience an exclusive collection of the world’s finest showrooms,
along with panel discussions, gala events and the magic of New York in December
Retail
Design Collective, produced by A.R.E. (the Association for Retail
Environments) provides retailers with an annual opportunity to see the
highest quality gathering of visual and design resources, displayed in
the depth and creativity only possible in a showroom event such as
this.
The participating showrooms represent
many of the finest providers of visual and design resources available
today, and are known for their creativity, inspired design, and fashion
sense.
Retail Design Collective is
headquartered at 7 W New York®, the showroom building conveniently
located at 7 W 34th St. Registration, daily conference sessions, and
several of our participating showrooms will be located here. See the
map on the Showroom page of this website for all our showroom locations.
In
addition to the many attractions of New York in December, with new
retail design, holiday windows, and other visual extravaganzas, Retail
Design Collective will tie in with a variety of design-oriented events
of particular interest to retailers, designers, and visual
merchandisers.
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Dec 8, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Pierre
New York, NY
The PAVE Gala – PAVE’s main fundraising event – will take place the first night of Retail Design Collective. Click here for information on attending or sponsoring this worthwhile event, brought to you by A.R.E.
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Jan 9 - 12
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York City
National Retail Federation trade show, celebrating 100 years. Education program includes sessions for small and independent retailers.
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Feb 26 - Mar 2
Düsseldorf
DE
The countdown is on again - the
flagship event for retail and its partners is gradually looming large.
Since its debut in 1966, EuroShop has developed into the world's number
one trade fair for retail investments. Once again in 2011, this
key international event promises exhibitors and visitors the chance to
market themselves profitably, intensify or make new contacts, as well as
identify and seize opportunities within the market.
Make sure that you're there in
2011, when some 1,600 exhibitors from almost 50 countries meet with
around 100,000 trade visitors from across the globe. As always,
top-class congresses and hands-on forums round out the trade fair
offerings.
On Sunday, February 27, A.R.E. will sponsor two events designed to
provide networking and information-sharing opportunities for North
American attendees.
Look for A.R.E. at EuroShop 2011
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Mar 28 - 30
Sans Expo and Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
GlobalShop is the world’s largest annual tradeshow and conference
dedicated to store design, visual merchandising, and shopper marketing.
It is the only place where retailers and brand marketers can visit over
600 suppliers in one location. The GlobalShop show floor is
conveniently divided into six sections of the retail design industry:
The Store Fixturing Show, The Visual Merchandising Show, Store Design
& Operations, The Digital Store, At-Retail Marketplace, and Retail
Marketing Services. Sponsored by A.R.E.
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Jun 14 - 16
If you are a supplier of IT or design solutions for retailers and want
a bigger share of the world's most exciting market, contact us today at
sales@retailasiaexpo.com or call +852 3105 3970.
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Nov 2 - 5
Four Seasons Resort
Palm Beach, FL
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Nov 7 - 10
Arizona Biltmore
Phoenix, AZ
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