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
14th World Department Store Forum on 11-12 October 2023 in Dubai
Our 14th IGDS World Department Store Summit (WDSS 2023), held for the first time in the Middle East, proposes an ambitious agenda addressing the current challenges and showcasing compelling new avenues for future developments. WDSS 2023 is organised by Al Tayer Insignia and IGDS.
News
New Ownership of David Jones
Anchorage Capital Partners and Woolworths Holdings Limited have entered into a binding agreement for Anchorage to acquire the operating business of David Jones.
From IGDS Members
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David Jones
David Jones' Anchorage Capital settles deal
Anchorage Capital Partners has formally settled on its acquisition of department store business David Jones and promised to pursue...
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Liverpool
Liverpool's Fashion Fest Campaign
On 23rd March, Liverpool, presented the 40th edition of Fashion Fest betting on its concept "Todo En Un Solo Lugar" (All in One Place)....
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Rinascente
Rinascente's Outlook 2025
Between 2005 and 2022, the department store owned by Central Group tripled its turnover. A growth that should soon lead to the €1bn...
From the Industry
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Renner with circular economy
To reduce its environmental impact, no less than R$26mn (US$5.1mn) will be invested to transform the Lojas Renner unit in the Iguatemi...
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Hudson's Bay to close store
After more than a half-century in business, Hudson’s Bay is closing its store at Londonderry Mall this summer. Transfer opportunities for...
IGDS Intercontinental Network
Department Store Awards
During our international open-enrolment event, we celebrate the best achievements and performances by department stores and their personnel.
The Department Store Awards are the reference for the industry.
Our Global Events
The IGDS World Department Store Summit (IGDS WDSS) provides a unique platform for department stores CEOs, senior executives and major stakeholders to meet and exchange ideas.
The 14th IGDS WDSS will be staged on 11-12 October 2023 in Dubai, organised with IGDS member Al Tayer Insignia.
