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what I learn, but for what I gain.
It gives me a moment to reflect,
reconnect and reset for the next push.”
—Past Attendee
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September 24-26, 2015
The Nines Hotel
525 SW Morrison St. | Portland, Ore.
The premier networking event for the retail design community.
for our annual, three-day, Forum with
design:retail’s esteemed Editorial Advisory
Board, notable industry guests, highly regarded
speakers and the design:retail editorial team.
The 2015 design:retail Forum will take place
in Portland, Oregon, where rich culture, an
innovative culinary scene, and an eclectic artistic
spirit set the stage for a relaxed atmosphere of
thoughtful recourse. A diverse mix of professional
peers and world-class speakers ensures lively
debates and learning experiences.
design:retail mission statement
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relationships among the nation’s preeminent retailers,
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Forum environment, discussions are open, and barriers
are down. You will learn more about what is impacting
and driving this industry than you can at trade shows or
on sales calls.
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identity in promotional and printed materials, sponsor
slide show, sponsor gift bag, preferencial seating and
attendee contact list.
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your choice (or added on at the completion of your
advertising schedule).
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want to meet.
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The 2014 design:retail Forum was one
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than $390 million in retail design billings annually.
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billion in retail sales.
2014 Sponsors
CNL
mannequins
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2Hemispheres
Anthropologie
ArcVision
Bank of America
Barnes & Noble Inc.
Belk Inc.
Bergmeyer Associates Inc.
BHDP
Big Red Rooster
Blink Fitness
Callison
Charles Sparks + Co.
Chick-fil-A
Chute Gerdeman
Envirosell
FITCH
FRCH Design Worldwide
Gap Inc.
Gensler
Giorgio Borriso Design
Godiva Chocolatier
Gordmans Inc.
GRID/3 International Inc.
Guess? Inc.
Highland Associates
Hointer
Hudson Group
Hudson’s Bay Co.
ID & Design Intl.
Integer
Jencen Architecture
Kilwin’s Chocolate
Kohl’s
Little
Macy’s
MBH Architects
MG2
Michaels Inc.
Mulvannyg2 Architecture
Nordstrom
Payless Shoesource
PGAV Destinations Inc.
PTB Design Services
Ralph Lauren
rue21
Ruscio Studio
Saks Fifth Avenue
Save-A-Lot
Schwitzke
Sleep Number
Sports Authority
Starbucks Coffee Co.
Sterling Jewelers
Studio H2G
Target
The Container Store
Total Wine & More
Walgreens
Windsor Fashions
Once a year, a select group
of retail design executives
and emerging leaders
gathers at the design:retail
Forum. This group forms
the highest level brain-trust
and thought leadership in
our industry, making the
design:retail Forum the
most anticipated, intimate
and valuable networking
opportunity the retail design
industry has to offer. It’s an
event unlike any other in
the industry!
2015 design:retail Forum
Pricing Structure
$11,500 – with $65,000 ad commitment*
$13,500 – with $45,000 ad commitment*
$16,500 – with $25,000 ad commitment*
$19,500 – full price for non-advertisers
The sponsorship cost covers two sponsor company delegates, and includes
all Forum events and meals. Sponsor is responsible for transportation to/
from the Forum venue and hotel accommodations.
*Ad commitment is any combination of print and/or Web advertising programs
in design:retail and our related Web sites and ancillary products.
Note: Manufacturers/vendors/distributors are only permitted to attend the design:retail Forum
as sponsors of the event. design:retail has the right to deny attendance to anyone.
Contacts
Orlando Llerandi
Publisher, Midwest
Accounts
(770) 291-5511
orlando.llerandi@
emeraldexpo.com
John Wilson
Northeast Account
Executive
(215) 497-0221
john.wilson@
emeraldexpo.com
Carel Letschert
European Account
Executive
+31 20 6334277
cletschert@upcmail.nl
Diane Kennedy
Classified Account
Executive
(770) 291-5519
diane.kennedy@
emeraldexpo.com
Larry Shore
Southwest and West
Account Executive
(562) 598-5560
larry.shore@
emeraldexpo.com
Ellen Cook
Southeast Account
Executive
(423) 580-8827
ellen.cook@
emeraldexpo.com