The Intercontinental Group of Department Stores (IGDS) is the largest association of Department Stores in the world, at the forefront of evolving business models across product categories. Our mission is to provide exclusive support to its department store members and keep them abreast of trends, developments and innovation in retailing.

​​​​​​The Power of Meaningful Connections

The on-going interaction with retail top executives from around the globe makes IGDS a unique platform for quickly identifying new developments and assessing their importance for the department store sector. These findings are communicated to members through various channel:

  • Annual CEO meetings:  Unique occasions to exchange information 

  • The Weekly: 30 articles every week about the retail industry worldwide 

  • Newsletter: Latest news from department stores and members worldwide 

  • Store Focus: Presentation of new stores openings every month

  • Contact with  IGDS Secretariat: Direct and individual information request

Bringing together great Brands, Products and passionate Customers.

Find out how we do this

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