IGDS is the world's largest department store association. We connect, inform and support leading department stores worldwide.
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
- Holt Renfrew
Sebastian Picardo appointed as next President
Holt Renfrew is delighted to announce the appointment of Sebastian Picardo as its new President & CEO. He will take over on June 1 from...
- Rinascente
#OgnunoProteggeTutti Campaign
Rinascente reopened its doors after the lockdown, dressing its windows with messages that praise the joy of returning to share the day...
- Nordstrom
Tripling Store Reopenings
Nordstrom will have 94 stores back in operation on 21 May. Twenty-three of the store reopenings are Nordstrom full-line department...
From the Industry
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Lojas Renner Q1 FY20 sales down
Lojas Renner, posted 6.1% revenue decline to R$ 1,550.2mn in first quarter (Q1) FY20 compared to revenue of R$ 1,650.3mn in same period...
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Target’s digital sales up
Target's quarterly earnings, posted early Wednesday morning, showed an improvement on revenues, but falling short on profits thanks to...
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.
