International Association of Department Stores - IADS on LinkedIn: IADS MEMBER | El Corte Inglés collaborated with the Spanish Federation of… (2024)

📣Great news! IADS Exclusive research articles are no longer reserved only for IADS members!Each week, IADS releases a research article on Substack covering global retail tours, #sustainability trends, breaking technology, retail expert interviews, hot brands, and seasonal store window displays!Do you want to travel around the world with our retail tours without leaving the comfort of your home?🌎🛍️Are you wondering how the latest innovative technology and sustainability trends will impact retail businesses? 🚀♻️Are you curious to hear from retail leaders and experts to get their take on the future of retail?🤔 💡🗓️Every week our Substack will keep you up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in the world of #retail and department stores.Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity that provides a one-of-a-kind resource for all individuals interested in retail, especially the #departmentstore format.Follow along by subscribing to the IADS Substack which is linked in the comments! ⬇️

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IADS EXCLUSIVE | The International Association of Department Stores - IADS had the opportunity to visit DOVER STREET MARKET (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED at their new location in Paris! 🎉The first DSM store was born on the streets of London and was created by COMME des GARÇONS’ founder and creative director Rei Kawakubo and her partner Adrian Joffe to rethink the way in which we approach shopping. With stores now in 7 cities, each offering a unique experience, Dover Street Market has become a key figure in youth culture worldwide. 🏢 🌎After years of speculation, Dover Street Market, the renowned fashion concept store finally opened a new location in Paris, bringing an immersive and unique retail experience to the historic Marais district. The new location focuses on independent fashion labels rather than major luxury brands, creating a distinct and diverse shopping experience that differs with other high-end boutiques and department stores. 🛍️This week’s Exclusive titled: “Dover Street Market: the rebirth of independent fashion?” details the Association’s visit to Dover Street Market Paris to explore the new location and the innovative layout and strategies employed by the concept store. 🔍 The store emphasizes the ecosystem approach, incorporating experiential elements, such as art installations and curated brand collaborations, into their retail spaces. 🎨Learn more about Dover Street Market’s new store and what other retailers can learn from its contemporary approach by reading the full #IADS Exclusive linked below! 🔗 ⬇️

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IADS MEMBER | The Mall Group has joined forces with 35 other organizations to form a tourism ecosystem to promote tourism and travel to Thailand!To attract and promote foreigners to visit Thailand, The Mall Group is partnering with various travel business partners to create a network of companies dedicated to increasing tourism in the country.The companies include: 🏢Hotels ✈️16 Airlines 💳International payment platforms 💻Tourism websitesCountries and their leading companies such as Thailand and The Mall Group see numerous benefits from increased tourism. Tourism helps stimulate a country’s economy by increasing revenue ultimately leading to market expansion and job creation. Foreign travellers also foster cultural exchange and promote infrastructure development within a country. 📈The Mall Group is attempting to promote tourism this summer from June to August by providing unique experiences and unparalleled privileges/benefits to foreign tourists at its department stores. ⭐Read more by clicking the link in the comments below! ⬇️

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IADS MEMBER | El Palacio de Hierro’s Director of Customer Relations and the Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the iconic department store chain in Mexico city, Werner Hirschi, has been awarded by ExpansionMx as one of the 41 LGBT+ Business Executives 2024! 🎉 📢Expansión is a Spanish-language news magazine targeted to business markets in Mexico and Latin America created in 1969. The magazine is the main outlet covering the people and ideas that drive the private sector in Mexico. 📰 This prestigious recognition highlights Werner's unwavering commitment and the tireless efforts of the DEI committee in driving forward initiatives that embrace LGBT+ rights, gender equality, support for people with disabilities, and fostering multi-generational collaboration. 🏳️🌈His initiatives have ensured that its more than 10,000 total Palacio employees thrive in a safe, inclusive environment that enhances their quality of life and professional fulfilment. ⭐This award showcases the organization's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual can bring their authentic selves to work. This environment of acceptance and respect is crucial in fostering innovation, driving business growth, and enhancing employee satisfaction. 💪 Congratulations to Werner Hirschi and #ElPalaciodeHierro for this impressive accomplishment! 👏Click the link in the comments to read more! 🖱️

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IADS PRESS RELEASE | The Association is excited to announce that Bloomingdale's, America's only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store, is joining the International Association of Department Stores - IADS! 📢 🎉Bloomingdale's Inc., a global retail icon celebrated for its distinctive merchandising strategy, store experience, and brand positioning, has officially joined the IADS. This membership will be formalised at the 65th Association General Assembly in Istanbul this November. 🗓️With a rich history spanning over 150 years, Bloomingdale’s has carved a unique niche in the global retail landscape. The brand is internationally renowned for its exclusive product offerings, innovative customer service, and unforgettable culturally relevant shopping experiences. 🏢 🛍️Ms Kamshim Lau, Executive Director of Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong SAR) and President of the IADS expressed her excitement stating: “We look forward to having Bloomingdale’s participate in the various activities and exchanges of the IADS, contributing towards our drive to deliver customer excellence and quality services in the department store industry.” Mr Olivier Bron, CEO of Bloomingdale’s, also commented on this union expressing: “This partnership serves as an opportunity to share, develop, and enhance our collective knowledge of the Department Store business with valued business peers internationally. We are very much looking forward to the great work and necessary collaboration ahead.”The #IADS is thrilled to be working with #Bloomingdale’s and cannot wait to see the opportunities and what great work will come from this partnership! 🤝Click the link in the comments below to access and read the full press release in English and French! ⬇️ 🔗

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IADS MEMBER | Breuninger is gearing up for the summer season with store transformations, bringing excitement for the upcoming vacation season! 🎉 🗓️Breuninger has kicked off the #FS24 season right by transforming their inspiration areas of three floors into Sicilian holiday destinations until July 29th. The innovative installations will be on display and shoppable at Breuninger store locations: Karlsruhe (ground floor), Nürnberg (1st and 3rd floor), and Ludwigsburg (2nd floor), presenting a wealth of summer ideas to inspire your perfect holiday. ⛱️Visitors can explore and shop an array of summer essentials including: 💼Luggage 🩴Beach items 🧴Beauty products 👙Colorful fashion 🍹Spirits for the co*cktail season 📍Travel guides and booksAdditionally, Breuninger has curated exciting activities to enhance the holiday feeling featuring a gin-tasting session with Eduard Breuninger, a summer macarons bar, and a workshop on "How to Pack Your Suitcase Correctly?"Breuninger’s Sicilian holiday oasis not only enhances its in-store ambience but also demonstrates the German retailers' commitment to offering innovative and enjoyable shopping experiences. By creating an inspiring and engaging environment, #Breuninger makes every visit a unique and memorable one for customers. 👏Click the link in the comments to learn more! 🔗

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IADS MEMBER | El Corte Inglés actively participated in European Diversity Month for the third consecutive year promoting inclusion, trust and equity in the workplace and in the Spanish community! 📢Every May since 2020, the European Union celebrates European Diversity Month to promote efforts in building equal and inclusive environments for the benefit of all. 🗓️For the last three years El Corte Inglés has celebrated European diversity month and shown its dedication to inclusion through promoting stories with value, implementing a range of initiatives aimed at fostering a more diverse environment, and prioritizing equal representation of abilities, age, gender, beliefs, and culture amongst its employees. 🤝 🎉By fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel empowered to share their ideas, companies can drive innovation and maintain a competitive advantage in their industry where employees feel valued and respected. 👍As society becomes more diverse and inclusive, companies that reflect these values are better aligned with the expectations and values of their customers and communities.Here’s to European Diversity Month 2024 and another year of El Corte Inglés demonstrating their unwavering commitment to promoting differences to foster a positive and united work environment. 👏Click the link in the comments below to read more! 🖱️ ⬇️

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IADS EXCLUSIVE | The latest International Association of Department Stores - IADS Exclusive titled: “Boyner - when a retailer differentiates differently”, dives into Boyner Buyuk Magazacilik A.S.’s strategies to differentiate and adapt to changing consumers' opinions and behaviors, sharing insights what other department stores and retailers can learn! 📢Boyner is a leading company in Turkey’s retail and fashion industry, boasting 6 group companies, over 250 department stores, e-commerce websites, mobile applications, and a workforce of over 8,000 employees. 👏With the rise of digital marketplaces, customers now have access to almost all fashion with a click of a button and department stores are no longer seen as “houses of brands". This shift signals a need for these retailers to invent new ways to differentiate themselves as IADS member Boyner has by hosting their “Boyner Dynamic” event last September. 🛍️ 🏢This week’s Exclusive explores the three-day event, that featured collaborations with various brands and a plethora of outdoor activities to entertain its visitors. It provides the key takeaways from “Boyner Dynamic Fest” and what other third-party retailers can gain from hosting community events. 🤝 🎉Learn more about the “Boyner Dynamic Fest” and the innovative ways #Boyner is setting itself apart and remaining attractive to consumers by diving into the latest IADS exclusive linked in the comments! 🔗 ⬇️

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IADS MEMBER | Galeries Lafayette has partnered with iconic FAO Schwarz to launch a permanent space on the fifth floor of its Haussmann Flagship store in Paris! 🎉Galeries Lafayette Haussmann has recently unveiled a spectacular transformation of its children's space with the help of the iconic New York toy store, FAO Schwarz. Established in 1862, FAO Schwarz brings its legendary charm and unique offerings to the heart of Paris, marking the final phase in the renewal of the children's area at Galeries Lafayette. 🧸The revamped children's area spans an impressive 5,300 square meters on the fifth floor of the department store. The 620 square meter toy space incorporates all the beloved features that have made the brand famous, including the red and black soldiers, the clock tower, and the giant piano. It combines childcare, books, toys, ready-to-wear clothing, and shoes.Arthur Lemoine, Director of Offers and Purchasing at Galeries Lafayette, emphasizes the store's commitment to evolving and transforming to meet customer needs. The partnership with FAO Schwarz introduces extraordinary and individualized experiences that are sure to delight both Parisian and travelling shoppers. 🏢 🛍️This collaboration between Galeries Lafayette and FAO Schwarz not only enhances the shopping experience but also reaffirms Galeries Lafayette's position as a leading destination for families and children in Paris. ⭐Cheers to #GaleriesLafayette and FAO Schwarz on their partnership! 🥂Click the link in the comments below to read more. ⬇️

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