IGDS connects, informs and supports leading department stores worldwide. We are the world's largest department store association.
17th World Department Store Summit 2026 in Mexico City
The coming IGDS WDSS will be conducted on 19th-20th May 2026 in Mexico City. Co-organised by IGDS & Liverpool, the Summit will provide unique insights into recent retail initiatives, business success stories, and key developments in department stores and related industries.
IGDS WDSS is the world's largest and leading discussion platform for department store CEOs, senior executives, stakeholders, and business partners from all continents.
GDI Impact Leadership Programme 2026
Developing the Next C-Suite Leaders
The Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (GDI) has the pleasure of launching and announcing the 3rd GDI Impact Leadership Programme (ILP), developed in cooperation with IGDS. The programme, tailored specifically for department store executives, addresses the unique challenges and complexities of the retail industry.
The GDI ILP 2026 is scheduled from 20th to 23rd April 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland. Registrations will open soon.
GDI Impact Leadership Programme
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From IGDS Members
- Selfridges
Opens 40 Duke
Selfridges has taken a big step forward with the opening of 40 Duke, a ‘private members club’ spanning 2,300m2 of its London flagship and...
- Liverpool
Copa Liverpool 2026
Liverpool announced the Copa Liverpool 2026, a tournament that combined traditional soccer and gaming within the context of the 2026...
- Boyner
Launch of COMMUNITÉ
Boyner Group has launched COMMUNITÉ, a new generation experience space that blends fashion, culture, and gastronomy, bringing together...
From the Industry
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'The Hyundai Hi' Concept
Hyundai Department Store has officially launched ‘The Hyundai Hi’, a new premium curation specialty mall. The Hyundai Hi carries the...
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Resilience of Made in Italy
Italy is consolidating its position among the world’s leading exporters, ranking alongside Japan in fourth place, with a trade surplus of...
