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
75 Years IGDS
"75 years is a great anniversary to be very proud of! In those eventful years and especially now, you are being challenged, needed and respected – from all members and partners within our industry. It’s a great privilege, that all important and leading department store companies worldwide take the opportunity for exchange, inspiration and networking via your platform.
We all are looking forward to at least 75 more interesting and successful years as a big, global family within the industry."
André Maeder
IGDS President & CEO of The KaDewe Group
GDSS 2022 in Seattle 'Retailing from the Outside-In'
We are delighted to announce that the 7th Global Department Store Summit (GDSS) is scheduled for 9-10 June 2022 in Seattle, USA.
The in-person Summit, organised by IGDS and Nordstrom, will bring together CEOs and senior executives of department stores, brands, suppliers, service companies and business partners from all continents.
Learn More about GDSS 2022 in Seattle
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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Selfridges
Selfridges's Steps into Metaverse
Selfridges is starting 2022 on a high with a project that looks into the future, bringing fashion, art, retail, theatre and NFTs...
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Rinascente
Window for Fashion Talents at Rinascente
Rinascente enhances the talents of sustainable fashion, in collaboration with Pitti Immagine. On the occasion of the menswear show in...
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Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
New Art Exhibition at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
Until 20 February, customers visiting Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche will encounter two giant icebergs hanging from the ceiling. Envisioned by...
From the Industry
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Saks with Super Bowl capsule
Saks wants to help you look SoCal stylish ahead of Super Bowl LVI. The luxury retailer has collaborated with 28 high-end labels for Game...
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Marks & Spencer’s Q3 up
Marks & Spencer’s efforts to tighten operations, curtail discounting and sell third-party clothing brands paid off in the fiscal third...
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.
