WWD portrays Galeries Lafayette chair Nicolas Houzé as taking on the IADS presidency just as global retail seeks renewed momentum, adding this role to his leadership in French fashion and city‑center trade bodies. The article links his new mandate at IADS with Galeries Lafayette’s major investments, international expansion and belief that “boring retail is dead,” arguing that department stores must win through experience, curation and entertainment.
Access the WWD article below:
WWD’s “CEO Talks” spotlights Nicolas Houzé’s IADS presidency and retail vision
Read the full press release here:
IADS Press release : New President and Vice President