IGDS is the world's largest department store association. We connect, inform and support leading department stores worldwide.
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
- Matahari
Opening of new Matahari Stores
Matahari Department Store opened in mid-July its first store in Tangerang Regency, or its 8th store in the Banten province, located in...
- Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
Opening of Season Restaurant at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
Season, the healthy and gourmet canteen of Le Haut Marais, is coming to Le Bon Marché. From the bowls to the pastrami sandwich, naan...
- Shoppers Stop
Shoppers Stop's National Lipstick Day Campaign
Shoppers Stop launched a creative campaign to celebrate National Lipstick Day. Through this campaign, the brand urges women to stand tall...
From the Industry
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Department store sales in Japan fall in July
Four major Japanese department store operators said Monday that their sales in July fell about 15 to 25 from a year before on a...
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Kohl’s closing for Thanksgiving Day
Kohl’s on Wednesday became the latest retailer to announce its stores would be closed on Thanksgiving Day due to the coronavirus...
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.
