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
- The KaDeWe Group
Christmas Windows unveiled at The KaDeWe Group
In collaboration with the New York artist and illustrator Justin Teodoro, BOSS presents a creative, entertaining window installation for...
- Globus
Light Installation at Globus
For seven weeks, a digital artwork of Pamela Rosenkranz will grace the Globus’ facade on Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse. The art project – named...
- Selfridges
Hive Concept Restaurant at Selfridges
Hive at Selfridges is a concept restaurant based all around honey. Hives will be installed on the shop's rooftop and honey from there and...
From the Industry
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Breuninger focusing on sustainability
Despite the current difficult situation, Breuninger is pushing an ambitious corporate responsibility strategy with binding goals. The new...
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Macy's Q3
Macy’s, impacted by the pandemic, posted a net loss of $91mn, in the third quarter, versus a net profit of $2mn, in the year-ago period....
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.
