Store guides and tours
We visit, review and share stores that have a magic – where people, place, product and process come together to make something “more”.
View by City, sector, or pre-curated tours. The site is mobile-friendly so it can accompany you on adventures of discovery and inspiration.
New York is live (with special tours for NRF’s Big Show each January). Paris’ Marais district is live and London is coming in 2026.
If you’d like an accompanied tour, join us on a wander, to suggest/correct/discuss then [email protected] gets straight to us.
The National Retail Federation’s “Big Show” returns to New York City on 11~13 January 2026, and as usual we’ll be there to run some informal store tours. The schedule, in conjunction with Michel Koch, is: If you’d like to join in, or have any questions, drop Ian Jindal a note
Michel Koch shares an introduction to the Marais area in Paris, as a background to our Atelier Store Tour in September 2025. The Marais district in Paris offers a vibrant story blending centuries of urban transformation, diverse commerce, and creative flair. Origins and Social Developments Once a marsh in the
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We offer informal ‘walk with us’ visits (register for updates) and sponsored, thematic and event-linked tours. [email protected] for enquiries.
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