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48 | Retail Design Collective 2009 NADI’s annual New York market week promises a host of showrooms and design inspiration rom Dec. 9-11 this year, New York’s ﬁnest visual showrooms will once again open their doors for market week, which has been re-imagined into a boutique event centered around design inspiration and creativity. Now called the Retail Design Collective (formerly The NADI Show), the annual event features a unique showroom format and exclusive collection of the world’s top visual and design resources. The Rtail Design Collective will set the stage for retailers, visual merchandisers and designers to see and share new, innovative products and ideas throughout Manhattan. The event headquarters will be housed at 7W New York, a retail showroom building located in Midtown Manhattan. 7W New York will house registration, the daily conference program and about 10 participating showrooms. The building is in close proximity to the Retail Design Collective’s other showrooms, and will offer such amenities as a retailer lounge with e-mail access. Other events to be held during the Retail Design Collective include the PAVE Gala, scheduled for the evening of Dec. 9, where the 2009 Rising Star Awards will be presented. The Rising Star Awards will recognize the achievements of young professionals (under age 35) who have demonstrated talent, vision and implementation in the retail environment. DDI also will present its annual Winning Windows awards at the gala, honoring retailers with the most exceptional holiday window presentations in New York City. This year, the Retail Design Collective has more showrooms than ever before, as well as new categories, including more ﬁxture companies and the addition of packaging and lighting companies. On the following pages, DDI has created a map highlighting all of the participating showroom locations, as well as a preview of show products. Additionally, this year’s conference sessions will incorporate more trends reporting, sure to offer fresh ideas and inspiration. On Dec. 9, DDI Executive Editor Alison Embrey Medina will present a session on the power of store windows, complete with a star-studded retail panel. For more information on the Retail Design Collective, visit www.retaildesigncollective.com. See you in NYC! Showroom hours: Dec. 9-11 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Note: Individual showroom hours may vary.) See opposite page for a map and listing of participating showrooms. THURSDAY, Dec. 10 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and networking 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Visual Merchandising: Triumphs, Trends and Predictions Moderator: Eric Feigenbaum, chair of visual merchandising, LIM College Panel: Raymond Mastrobuoni, Cartier (retired), LIM College adjunct professor; Julio Gomez, window director, Saks Fifth Avenue; Paul Baglio, visual merchandising director, Calypso St. Barth; Lauren Shaw, Louis Vuitton North America Barnes & Noble; William Herbst, senior vice president, store construction and planning, Saks Fifth Avenue; Susannah Hubner, visual director, Mackenzie Childs; and Steve Kitezh, vice president New York Chapter, Retail Design Institute Dec. 9-11 Conference sessions (All sessions will be held at 7W New York, 7 W. 34th St.) WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and networking FRIDAY, Dec. 11 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and networking 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Winning Windows: Creating Excitement for Your Stores from the Outside In Moderator: Alison Embrey Medina, executive editor, DDI Panel: Christine Belich, executive creative director, Sony Style; Paul Olszewski, director of windows, Macy’s; Tom Beebe, window consultant for Paul Stuart 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Manhattan Must-Sees: What’s New in New York Retail Moderator: Andrew McQuilkin, retail market leader, bdhp architecture, and international president, Retail Design Institute Panel: Jane Shea, director of raw material purchasing, PAVE Gala Wednesday, Dec. 9 7 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. 13th Annual PAVE Gala 10:30 p.m.-Midnight After Party Cocktails, dinner, entertainment and awards presentation Location: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St. | November/December 2009 http://www.retaildesigncollective.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of DDi - November/December 2009

DDi - November/December 2009
Contents
From the Editor
Newsworthy
Quick Tips
Greentailing
Editor’s Choice
State of the Retail Design Industry Survey
Channel Focus: Sportswear
Tommy Hilfiger
JCPenney
Saks Fifth Avenue
New York Retail Map
Retail Design Collective
Showroom Map
Products
Right Light
In-Store Technology
Product Spotlight
Advertisers
Calendar
Classifieds
Shopping with Paco

DDi - November/December 2009