IGDS open-enrolment event celebrates the best department stores in the world. Nine Industry Awards recognise great performances by department stores and their people: Most Innovative…
A Legendary Business Leader Bruce Nordstrom headed the family-run company for four decades and helped to transform it from a regional shoe seller into one of the largest US retailers. When…
Zenaida 'Nedy' Rustia-Tantoco Passed Away A woman who was known for her leadership and philanthropic work, Zenaida Rustia Tantoco redefined the landscape of luxury fashion retail in the…
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) …
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…
Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Ambassador Tantoco We feel priviledged to celebrate this unique moment with our friend and outstanding retailer Ambassador Tantoco. His anniversary is the occasion…
