IGDS is a non-profit organisation financed by members’ subscriptions. The membership is exclusively reserved for department stores and is preferably limited to one member per…
IGDS was founded in June 1946 in Lugano, Switzerland, by eight European department stores. The organisation’s main purpose was originally to share expertise and combine purchasing power. Our…
Events IGDS organises annually more than 20 exclusive events for its members: General Assembly & World Department Store Summit Conferences (Cosmetics, Fashion, VM, Logistics, HR, etc) Seminars…
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…
The Intercontinental Group of Department Stores (IGDS) is the largest association for Department Stores worldwide, providing support to 44 leading Department Stores in the world. IGDS…
This landmark award celebrates the achievements of a retail media team that uses data intelligently, storytelling effectively, and digital tools innovatively, while remaining true to the brand’s…
Developing Your Visual Merchandising Skills IGDS is delighted to offer two Visual Merchandising On-Demand Courses in 2025, which are now open for enrolment and immediate registration. The…
IGDS to celebrate the 5th Retail Employees' Day (RED) Worldwide on 12th September and 12th December 2026. The Retail Employees' Day is a global initiative open to department stores…
IGDS open-enrolment event celebrates the best department stores in the world. Ten Industry Awards recognise great performances by department stores and their people: Most Innovative…
