What: The KaDeWe Group has been awarded the prestigious "Most Innovative Store in the World" by the Intercontinental Group of Department Stores (IGDS) at the World Department Store Summit (WDSS) in Dubai.

Why it is important: This accolade reinforces the group's position as an innovative retail icon and honours their transformative approach in the industry.

The CEO of the KaDeWe Group, André Maeder, accepted the award and expressed gratitude to the IGDS jury and the group's owners, Signa and the Central Group. The award recognizes their strategy and commitment to delivering an exceptional and immersive experience both in-store and online. The Wine & Spirits team from KaDeWe in Berlin also received recognition, ranking third in the "World's Best Team at a Department Store" category.

Previous recipients of this award include renowned department stores like Selfridges in the UK and La Rinascente in Italy.

KaDeWe Group honoured with IGDS Award