International Association of Department Stores
The International Association of Department Stores (IADS) is a retail trade association founded in 1928 by a group of department stores with the goal of introducing modern management methods derived from the scientific management movement to their retail format.
Basic Information
- Category: Other
- Website: https://www.iads.org
Documented Facts
- Email: iads@iads.org (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Founded: 1928 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-23
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The International Association of Department Stores (IADS) is a retail trade association founded in 1928 by a group of department stores with the goal of introducing modern management methods derived from the scientific management movement to their retail format.
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