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
GDSS 2022 in Seattle 'Retailing from the Outside-In'
The 7th Global Department Store Summit (GDSS) was held on 9-10 June 2022 in Seattle, organised by Nordstrom and IGDS. More than 250 top executives from 28 countries gathered in the Emerald city to discuss the important transformation retailing is going through and share experiences with companies from various industries and business models.
Paris Department Stores in Chile wins the GDSS Award for its Toys for Toys campaign
The award celebrates department stores’ engagement and dedication towards social and environmental sustainability.
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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Shoppers Stop
Shoppers Stop Plans To add new stores in FY23
Shoppers Stop Ltd has plans to launch 12 new stores in FY23, primarily in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, and will continue to invest in store...
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Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
P448 Pop-Up at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
The Italian sneaker brand is now available at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, offering its men’s, women’s and children’s footwear and apparel...
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Globus's New Bulgari Boutique in Zurich
Globus Zurich is welcoming Bulgari Jewellery as the latest highlight in the Luxury Avenue on the ground floor of its flagship store, just...
From the Industry
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Central Group unveils expansion plan
Central Group is to invest US$825.3mn in Vietnam during the next five years as it further expands its presence in one of Southeast Asia’s...
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Galeries Lafayette opens a wellness department
The 3,000m2 (32,290 sq ft) department, called La Wellness Galerie in its Paris Boulevard Haussmann flagship, replete with treatments,...
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.
