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:
€350bn p.a.
# of employees worldwide:
450'000
GDSS 2020 in Seattle 'Retailing from the Outside-In' - POSTPONED
Following the recent developments of the coronavirus outbreak and its implication on people's potential health and safety, we have decided to postpone our event to the week of 7 - 11 June 2021.
The venue will remain unchanged and, thankfully, Nordstrom maintains their invitation to welcome us in June 2021 in Seattle.
News
COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 epidemic is now affecting the entire world and its population. The impact of the outbreak to the department store industry and its stakeholders is significant and stressful.
From IGDS Members
- Kastner & Öhler
KaDeWe Berlin ‘Living with the Arts’
In conjunction with the Berlin Masters Foundation, KaDeWe is providing up-and-coming, Berlin-based artists with an exhibition space...
- Shoppers Stop
Shoppers Stop reports Q2 Results
Shoppers Stop reported sales of Rs.371.2Crs (US$50mn) and EBITDA loss of Rs.83.3Crs (US$ 11mn) in the quarter (non-GAAP). Q2 performance...
- Nordstrom
Nordstrom Zoom Calls with Santa
New this year, Nordstrom is offering a private15-minute Zoom call with Santa. Tickets are $20, with 100% of the proceeds going to...
From the Industry
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Engelhorn grows online
With strong growth in online trading, German department store Engelhorn was able to make up for part of the sales losses during the...
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Arte Falabella
In order to explore new market niches, Falabella will include a series of works by Chilean artists in its online offer. This initiative,...
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.
