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'
We are delighted to announce that the 7th Global Department Store Summit (GDSS) is scheduled for 9-10 June 2022 in Seattle, USA.
The in-person Summit, organised by IGDS and Nordstrom, will bring together CEOs and senior executives of department stores, brands, suppliers, service companies and business partners from all continents.
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75 Years IGDS
"75 years is a great anniversary to be very proud of! In those eventful years and especially now, you are being challenged, needed and respected – from all members and partners within our industry. It’s a great privilege, that all important and leading department store companies worldwide take the opportunity for exchange, inspiration and networking via your platform.
We all are looking forward to at least 75 more interesting and successful years as a big, global family within the industry."
André Maeder
IGDS President & CEO of The KaDewe Group
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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The KaDeWe Group (Alsterhaus, KaDeWe, Oberpollinger)
The KaDeWe Group relaunches KaDeWe.de
With the integration of the website of the stationary KaDeWe department store into the KaDeWe online shop, KaDeWe combines consolidated...
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Nordstrom
Nordstrom Launches The Nordy Pod
Hosted and spearheaded by Pete Nordstrom, President and Chief Brand Officer, the podcast ‘Nordy Pod’ is a biweekly freeform show in which...
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Central Department Store
Central's Chinese Year of Tiger coincides with 75th anniversay
With modern-vintage artistic tiger decorations at ‘Central The Roaring Chinese New Year,’ Central Department Store celebrates its 75th...
From the Industry
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Seven & I to sell Sogo & Seibu
Seven & I Holdings is considering selling its department store unit Sogo & Seibu Co due to slumping business amid the coronavirus...
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M&S targets youth market and live shopping
With its turnaround firmly on track, Marks & Spencer has moved into the live shopping space that could see its appeal to a younger...
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.
