IGDS connects, informs and supports leading department stores worldwide. We are the world's largest department store association.
16th World Department Store Summit 2025 in Seoul
The 16th IGDS WDSS held on 11th-12th June 2025 in Seoul explored strategies to engage today's dynamic customers, examine retail and department store innovations and present bold, forward-thinking ideas for the future.
The event – co-organised by IGDS & LOTTE Department Store - was a huge success, welcoming more than 430 delegates from 220 companies across 38 countries. 22 worldclass speakers showcased the latest strategies about customer and service centricity, curated assortments, process management, brand identity, and K-culture.
GDI Impact Leadership Programme 2026
Developing the Next C-Suite Leaders
The Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (GDI) has the pleasure of launching and announcing the 3rd GDI Impact Leadership Programme (ILP), developed in cooperation with IGDS. The programme, tailored specifically for department store executives, addresses the unique challenges and complexities of the retail industry.
The GDI ILP 2026 is scheduled from 20th to 23rd April 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland. Registrations will open soon.
GDI Impact Leadership Programme
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- Selfridges
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- Steen & Strøm
Summer Campaign at Steen & Strøm
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From the Industry
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Saks global report
The latest Saks Global Luxury Pulse survey found that optimism about the economy continues to decline, driven by economic uncertainty and...
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Walmart to bring drone delivery
Walmart plans to expand its drone delivery services to five additional cities: Atlanta, Charlotte, N.C., Houston, and Orlando and Tampa,...
