Meetings & Events

IADS Merchandising Meeting #6: Men's Fashion

Meeting Report
September 8, 2026
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IADS Merchandising Meeting #6: Men's Fashion

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September 8, 2026

TOPIC

This meeting's topic is Men’s Fashion

Link to IADS Merchandising Meeting #6: Men's Fashion- Members only

2026
Merchandising

IADS CEO Exchange 2026 #3

Meeting Report
July 8, 2026
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IADS CEO Exchange 2026 #3

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July 8, 2026

TOPIC

More information will be disclosed closer to the date of the meeting.

Link to IADS CEO Exchange 2026 #3- Members only

2026
CEO

IADS CEO 2026 Mid-Year CEO Meeting

Meeting Report
June 21, 2026
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IADS CEO 2026 Mid-Year CEO Meeting

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June 21, 2026

TOPIC

We were delighted to welcome you to those two days in Mexico City, during which we have planned a series of activities that will, hopefully, be useful for you and your organisation.

Hosted by El Palacio de Hierro in Mexico City, 21-22 May 2026

Click here to view the complete programme!

Link to IADS CEO 2026 Mid-Year CEO Meeting- Members only


2026
CEO

 IADS Merchandising Meeting #5: Sportswear & Sport Equipment

Meeting Report
May 12, 2026
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 IADS Merchandising Meeting #5: Sportswear & Sport Equipment

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May 12, 2026

TOPIC

This meeting's topic is Sportswear & Sport Equipment.

Link to  IADS Merchandising Meeting #5: Sportswear & Sport Equipment- Members only

2026
Merchandising

IADS Operations Meeting: Chief Merchandising Officer / Chief Merchants (In-Person)

Meeting Report
April 23, 2026
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IADS Operations Meeting: Chief Merchandising Officer / Chief Merchants (In-Person)

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April 23, 2026

TOPIC

We are delighted to confirm the first edition of the in-person Operations Meeting dedicated to Chief Merchandising Officers, in Paris on Thursday, 23 April 2026.

The purpose of this meeting is to offer participants an opportunity to network and exchange in full confidentiality.                  

It will be an opportunity for participants to share challenges, successes, and best practices, as well as current and upcoming strategies, and to offer a place for discussion and exchange.

Link to  IADS Operations Meeting: Chief Merchandising Officer / Chief Merchants (In-Person)- Members only


2026
Operations

IADS Merchandising Meeting #4: Women's Fashion

Meeting Report
April 8, 2026
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IADS Merchandising Meeting #4: Women's Fashion

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April 8, 2026
2026
Merchandising

IADS Merchandising Meeting #3: Cosmetics, Beauty & Wellness

Meeting Report
March 24, 2026
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IADS Merchandising Meeting #3: Cosmetics, Beauty & Wellness

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March 24, 2026

TOPIC

This meeting's topic is Cosmetics, Beauty & Wellness.

Link to  IADS Merchandising Meeting #3: Cosmetics, Beauty & Wellness- Members only

2026
Merchandising

IADS Merchandising Meeting #2: Women’s and Men’s Shoes

Meeting Report
February 10, 2026
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IADS Merchandising Meeting #2: Women’s and Men’s Shoes

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February 10, 2026

TOPIC

This meeting's topic is Women’s and Men’s Shoes.

Link to IADS Merchandising Meeting #2: Women’s and Men’s Shoes - Members only

2026
Merchandising

IADS Merchandising Meeting #1: Private Labels

Meeting Report
January 25, 2026
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IADS Merchandising Meeting #1: Private Labels

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January 25, 2026
2026
Merchandising

IADS CEO Exchange 2026 #1

Meeting Report
January 22, 2026
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IADS CEO Exchange 2026 #1

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January 22, 2026

TOPIC

This meeting will be the opportunity to continue the conversation that occurred during the 2025 General Assembly in Hong Kong.

Link to IADS CEO Exchange 2026 #1 - Members only

2026
CEO

IADS 66th General Assembly

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January 12, 2026
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IADS 66th General Assembly

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January 12, 2026

This meeting will be an opportunity for IADS members to discuss relevant business issues with peers, and beneficiate from the insights from a guest speaker from the retail industry.

Link to IADS 66th General Assembly - Members only


2026
CEO

IADS Operations Meeting #6: Omnichannel Business

Meeting Report
October 14, 2025
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IADS Operations Meeting #6: Omnichannel Business

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October 14, 2025

TOPIC: This meeting's topic is Omnichannel Business.

Link to IADS Operations Meeting #6: Omnichannel Business - Members only

2025
Operations

IADS Merchandising Meeting #6: Men's Fashion

Meeting Report
September 9, 2025
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IADS Merchandising Meeting #6: Men's Fashion

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September 9, 2025

TOPIC

This meeting's topic is men’s fashion, more information will be disclosed closer to the date of the meeting.

Link to IADS Merchandising Meeting #6: Men's Fashion - Members only

2025
Merchandising

IADS CEO Exchange 2025 #3

Meeting Report
July 10, 2025
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IADS CEO Exchange 2025 #3

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July 10, 2025

TOPIC: Strengthening the Department Store: Smarter Growth, Seamless Channels, Sharper Operations

This meeting will be the opportunity to continue the conversation that incurred during the 2024 General Assembly in Turkey and gain insight into the thoughts of the guest speakers.

Link to IADS CEO Exchange 2025 #3 - Members only

2025
CEO

IADS Operations Meeting #5: E-commerce Directors

Meeting Report
June 10, 2025
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IADS Operations Meeting #5: E-commerce Directors

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June 10, 2025

PROGRAM

We are delighted to welcome you to the first edition of the in-person Operations Meeting dedicated to E-commerce Directors. The purpose of this meeting is to offer participants an opportunity to network and exchange in full confidentiality. It will be the occasion for participants to share their vision, current and upcoming strategies, best practices, challenges and success, and offer a place for discussion and exchange.

Also, this meeting is pegged to Viva Tech, Europe's biggest startup and tech event, in case you plan to visit it.

Link to IADS Operations Meeting #5: E-commerce Directors - Members only

2025
Operations

IADS 2025 Mid-Year CEO Meeting

Meeting Report
June 9, 2025
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IADS 2025 Mid-Year CEO Meeting

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June 9, 2025

TOPIC: Discovering the Korean Market

Hosted by Hyundai Department Stores

Link to IADS 2025 Mid-Year CEO Meeting - Members only

2025
CEO

IADS Merchandising Meeting #5: Sportswear & Sports Equipment

Meeting Report
May 20, 2025
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IADS Merchandising Meeting #5: Sportswear & Sports Equipment

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May 20, 2025

TOPIC

This meeting's topic is Sportswear & Sports Equipment, more information will be disclosed closer to the date of the meeting.

Link to IADS Merchandising Meeting #5: Sportswear & Sports Equipment - Members only


2025
Merchandising

IADS Merchandising Meeting #4: Women's Fashion

Meeting Report
April 8, 2025
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IADS Merchandising Meeting #4: Women's Fashion

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April 8, 2025

TOPIC

This meeting's topic is Women's Fashion, more information will be disclosed closer to the date of the meeting.

Link to IADS Merchandising Meeting #4: Women's Fashion - Members only

2025
Merchandising

IADS Operations Meeting #4: CMOs/Merchandising Directors

Meeting Report
March 25, 2025
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IADS Operations Meeting #4: CMOs/Merchandising Directors

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March 25, 2025

TOPIC

This meeting's topic is Chief Merchandising Officers / Merchandising Directors, more information will be disclosed closer to the date of the meeting.

Link to IADS Operations Meeting #4: CMOs/Merchandising Directors - Members only


2025
Operations

IADS Merchandising Meeting #3: Cosmetics, Beauty & Wellness

Meeting Report
March 11, 2025
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IADS Merchandising Meeting #3: Cosmetics, Beauty & Wellness

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March 11, 2025

TOPIC

This meeting's topic is Cosmetics, Beauty & Wellness, more information will be disclosed closer to the date of the meeting.

Link to IADS Merchandising Meeting #3: Cosmetics, Beauty & Wellness - Members only


2025
Merchandising

IADS Merchandising Meeting #2: Home & Decor

Meeting Report
February 18, 2025
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IADS Merchandising Meeting #2: Home & Decor

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February 18, 2025

TOPIC

This meeting's topic is Home & Decor, more information will be disclosed closer to the date of the meeting.

Link to IADS Merchandising Meeting #2: Home & Decor- Members only

2025
Merchandising

IADS Operations Meeting #3: Commercial / Retail / Sales Directors

Meeting Report
February 4, 2025
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IADS Operations Meeting #3: Commercial / Retail / Sales Directors

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February 4, 2025

TOPIC

This meeting's topic is  Commercial / Retail / Sales Directors, more information will be disclosed closer to the date of the meeting.

Link to IADS Operations Meeting #3: Commercial / Retail / Sales Directors - Members only


2025
Operations

IADS Operations Meeting #2: CCOs/CRM Directors

Meeting Report
January 21, 2025
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IADS Operations Meeting #2: CCOs/CRM Directors

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January 21, 2025

TOPIC

This meeting's topic is CCOs/CRM directors, more information will be disclosed closer to the date of the meeting.

Link to IADS Operations Meeting #2: CCOs/CRM Directors - Members only


2025
Operations

IADS CEO Exchange 2025 #1

Meeting Report
January 9, 2025
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IADS CEO Exchange 2025 #1

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January 9, 2025

TOPIC: Recurring from the General Assembly- Sustainability, Omnichannel Operations, and Customers

This meeting will be the opportunity to continue the conversation that incurred during the 2024 General Assembly in Turkey and gain insight into the thoughts of the guest speakers.

Link to IADS CEO Exchange 2025 #1 - Members only


2025
CEO