IGDS connects, informs and supports leading department stores worldwide. We are the world's largest department store association.
Key Facts about the Industry
# of visitors per year:
> 1bn
Estimated global sales:
US$440bn
# of employees worldwide:
860'000
14th World Department Store Forum on 11-12 October 2023 in Dubai
Our 14th IGDS World Department Store Summit (WDSS 2023), held for the first time in the Middle East, proposes an ambitious agenda addressing the current challenges and showcasing compelling new avenues for future developments. WDSS 2023 is organised by Al Tayer Insignia and IGDS.
News
New Ownership of David Jones
Anchorage Capital Partners and Woolworths Holdings Limited have entered into a binding agreement for Anchorage to acquire the operating business of David Jones.
From IGDS Members
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Jelmoli
Retail Employees Day at Jelmoli
On the 12th September was Retail Employees Day. As a sign of gratitude to our employees, they were welcomed by our CEO Reto Braegger &...
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The KaDeWe Group (Alsterhaus, KaDeWe, Oberpollinger)
KaDeWe Exclusive Launch of SKIMS
High quality underwear, lounge wear and shapewear for all body types with a wide range of shades and sizes – since September 18th, Kim...
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Nordstrom
Centre Stage and Broadway Bar at Nordstrom
Nordstrom NYC has unveiled the latest Centre Stage and Broadway Bar takeover in partnership with Thom Browne. Through the beginning of...
From the Industry
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M&S new store concept
Borrowing from its long-standing marketing tagline ‘This is not just any store’… M&S has officially opened its ‘show-stopping’ new store...
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Central Retail posts growth in revenue
Central Retail Corporation and its subsidiaries reported a 5.6% increase in revenue and 5.3% growth in profit for Q2 ended June 30. The...
IGDS Intercontinental Network
Department Store Awards
During our international open-enrolment event, we celebrate the best achievements and performances by department stores and their personnel.
The Department Store Awards are the reference for the industry.
Our Global Events
The IGDS World Department Store Summit (IGDS WDSS) provides a unique platform for department stores CEOs, senior executives and major stakeholders to meet and exchange ideas.
The 14th IGDS WDSS will be staged on 11-12 October 2023 in Dubai, organised with IGDS member Al Tayer Insignia.
