IADS Press Release: Bloomingdale's joins the IADS
Bloomingdale’s, America's only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store, joins the International Association of Department Stores.
Bloomingdale's Inc., a global retail icon celebrated for its distinctive merchandising strategy, store experience, and brand positioning, officially joins the IADS. This membership will be formalised at the 65th Association General Assembly, which will be held 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. As a brand, Bloomingdale’s has fostered enduring relationships with its clientele, including millions who are part of the retailer's Loyallist program.
Recognized globally for animation and trend-driven fashion, Bloomingdale’s department stores and e-commerce channels carry women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel and accessories, cosmetics, and home goods, inclusive of furniture, differentiating them within the US landscape.
The flagship store is located in Manhattan, New York on 59th Street and Lexington Avenue. From the subway stop on the lower level to the well-known brown kraft-paper “Big Brown Bags” to the many TV shows and movies that have featured the brand, it has become an iconic part of the fabric of New York. The company now operates 32 full-line stores, 21 outlets, and 3 Bloomies locations in the United States. Bloomies, a newly introduced small format concept, provides a casual, contemporary, and highly curated experience featuring an edit of top brands in a broad range of men's and women's categories, including apparel, accessories, beauty, giftable products and more. In addition, Bloomingdale’s has an international presence with locations in Dubai and Kuwait.
The company is also deeply committed to building a more equitable and sustainable future through its B the Change program, a roadmap based on three pillars – environmental impact reduction, social inclusion, and youth development – actioned through campaigns, grants, fundraising activities, volunteer opportunities and more. In 2023, Bloomingdale’s Inc. supported 96 organisations in the US and donated more than $2.7 million to charity partners./nbsp]
Ms Kamshim Lau, Executive Director of Lifestyle International (Hong Kong SAR) and President of the IADS said: “It gives us great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to Bloomingdale's Inc. as a valued member of the IADS. With an extraordinary heritage spanning over 150 years, Bloomingdale's has successfully positioned itself as a distinguished hub for luxury shopping in the United States, Dubai and Kuwait. 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, said: “Bloomingdale’s is thrilled to officially join the esteemed IADS. 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.”
By joining the Association, Bloomingdale’s will contribute to the fruitful exchanges taking place between leading department stores in the world within the framework offered by IADS, where members come together to bring strategic and concrete answers to questions ranging from real estate strategy to e-commerce profitability, organizational efficiency, private label profitability, relationships with international brands and the evolution of customer expectations.
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