Attendee Feedback

“IRDC was rejuvenating, fun, inspirational. I came back with a long list
of ideas that I can’t wait to launch!”
Judy Bell, group manager, visual merchandising
Target

“I continue to attend IRDC because I believe it’s the best retail design event available. The content is timely and relevant and the networking opportunities are excellent. With time and money budgets being so critical, it’s especially important that events bring real value... I find IRDC to be a real value.”
Tim Cox, director of creative services
Publix Super Markets, Inc.

“We are all time pressed. Smaller venues like IRDC offer the opportunity to interact and have stimulating conversations with industry peers.”
Ignaz Gorischek, vp store development
Neiman Marcus

“Thanks for a great week of relevant content and valuable insights and a lot of new connections made.”
Alison Guy, retail brand director
McDonald’s USA 

“I was able to bring back so much information and knowledge from the other attendees and the sessions I attended. It was such a great, inspirational few days. Thanks for an amazing experience.”
Vember Stuart-Lilley, special projects manager, retail development
Guess? Inc.

“IRDC has definitely become an ‘A’ list event that many on our leadership team will want to attend in the future years. Thank you for making it one of the most relevant events of the year.”
M.J. Munsell, principal
Callison

“A great sense of camaraderie and spirit, one of the highlights on the design calendar. These just keep getting better.”
Christian Davies, executive creative director, Americas
FITCH

“A wonderful opportunity to listen to and meet the movers and shakers who shape and influence the global retail design industry. Tremendously thought-provoking—I never come away from IRDC without a big WOW topic buzzing around in my head!”
David Milne, vp architecture and design
Carlson Restaurants

“Always an event that provides an opportunity to be introduced to a new person, place or thing that will be important in the coming year.”
Peter Dixon, senior partner
Lippincott

“IRDC makes sincere, diligent efforts to keep up with all aspects of retail design and implementation with an eye on the future.”
Paddy Karve, principal
PK Consulting LLC

“IRDC is an excellent resource for information about all facets of the visual merchandising and design process. Sometimes controversial and always stimulating, the conference is a must-do!”
Rick Burbee, divisional vp home design/trend
Sears Holdings Corp.