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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Liverpool
Liverpool's Sales Q1 2023
During Q1 2023, Liverpool’s l-f-l store sales increased 15% and Suburbia’s l-f-l store sales increased 3.1%. Total income of the group...
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Rinascente
Rinascente's New Restaurant in Rome
The restaurant MAIO, the new creation of the brothers Alessandro and Massimo Maio, recently opened on the roof of the Rinascente al...
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Shoppers Stop
Shoppers Stop's Wedding Collection
Shoppers Stop hosted a glamorous fashion show to showcase their exclusive brands Kashish and Bandeya. The event took place on 13th May...
From the Industry
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John Lewis invests in customer loyalty
John Lewis Partnership has unveiled an ‘accelerated investment in customer loyalty’ and announced new strategic partnerships with two...
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EL Palacio de Hierro sales in Q1
The company has ended the first quarter with sales growth of 18% and doubling its profit. In the period, El Palacio de Hierro had a...
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.
