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
GDSS 2022 in Seattle 'Retailing from the Outside-In'
The 7th Global Department Store Summit (GDSS) was held on 9-10 June 2022 in Seattle, organised by Nordstrom and IGDS. More than 250 top executives from 28 countries gathered in the Emerald city to discuss the important transformation retailing is going through and share experiences with companies from various industries and business models.
Paris Department Stores in Chile wins the GDSS Award for its Toys for Toys campaign
The award celebrates department stores’ engagement and dedication towards social and environmental sustainability.
News
Central Group and Signa Holding to acquire Selfridges Group
Central Group and Signa have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Selfridges Group from the Weston family.
From IGDS Members
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Brown Thomas Arnotts
Arnotts Opens Christmas Shop
Arnotts officially launched their 2022 Christmas shop today with the help of model Rosanna Davison. Over three months ahead of the main...
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Jelmoli
‘Time for Beauty’ Campaign in Jelmoli
For two weeks and under the motto ‘Autumn Vibes’, everything at Jelmoli will once again be under the sign of beauty. Inspired by the...
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The KaDeWe Group (Alsterhaus, KaDeWe, Oberpollinger)
‘Celebrate Yourself!’ in The KaDeWe Group
With ‘Celebrate Yourself’ in Alsterhaus, KaDeWe and Oberpollinger, the KaDeWe Group presents the new leitmotif for the autumn/winter...
From the Industry
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John Lewis with loss
and Waitrose owner making a loss before tax and exceptional items of £92mn, compared to a profit of £69mn a year ago. But it said it’s...
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Myer reports
Myer says strong sales performance in both online and physical stores boosted profits in its latest full-year. In a trading update for...
IGDS Intercontinental Network
Department Store Awards
During our international open-enrolments events, we celebrate the best achievements and performances by department stores and their personnel.
The GDSS and WDSF Awards are the reference for the industry.
Our Global Events
Our Summit and Forum provide a unique platform for department stores CEOs, senior executives and major stakeholders to meet and exchange ideas.
