IGDS Global Events provide an independent platform for all leading department stores in the world and their business partners to meet and exchange regularly. They enhance and foster a global…
Enhancing Your Customer Data & Loyalty Program Knowledge IGDS is proud to be partnering with Truth Customer Academy, a leading global loyalty and CRM consultancy, to bring you two unique…
Developing Your Visual Merchandising Skills IGDS is delighted to offer two Visual Merchandising On-Demand Courses in 2024, which are now open for enrolment and immediate registration. The…
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) …
