IGDS connects, informs and supports leading department stores worldwide. We are the world's largest department store association.
Inspiring 15th World Department Store Summit 2024 in Berlin
The 15th IGDS World Department Store Summit was staged on 12-13 September 2024 in Berlin, organised by IGDS (Intercontinental Group of Department Stores), the world's largest department store association.
Titled 'Embracing Experiential Retailing', the Summit covered the industry's most prominent topics including how to build customer traffic on all channels and increasing conversion rates; strengthening store brand and reputation; transitioning from conventional to progressive retail strategies; building collaborative leadership and teams.
GDI Impact Leadership Programme 2025
Developing the Next C-Suite Leaders
The Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (GDI) has the pleasure of launching the GDI Impact Leadership Programme (ILP), developed in cooperation with IGDS. The programme, tailored specifically for department store executives, was a resounding success, addressing the unique challenges and complexities of the retail industry.
The GDI ILP 2025 is scheduled to be held from 5th – 8th May 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland. Registrations will open soon.
GDI Impact Leadership Programme
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From IGDS Members
- Globus
Globus' Central Group Takeover
Central Group has completely taken over Globus' department store business and bought the remaining half of the shares from its ailing...
- Liverpool
Liverpool's Cycling Fest
On September 22nd, Liverpool hosted Cycling Fest, an event where 1,200 cyclists participated in a race aimed at promoting sports in...
- Selfridges
Selfridges' Tiffany & Co. Windows
Tiffany & Co. is ushering in art month in the British capital with a series of Selfridges windows filled with original works by Damien...
From the Industry
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Holiday sales forecast
PwC’s annual Holiday Outlook report, now in its 10th iteration, shows an expected 7% increase in sales over last year — and a 15%...
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Surge in shop vacancies
In the third quarter of 2024, Hong Kong’s key business hubs witnessed a spike in street shop vacancies, reaching 11.7%, the highest level...
