For the last decade Ian Jindal has researched and visited stand-out stores in New York City – one of the global retail capitals. From Soho to the Meatpacking via 5th Avenue and the Lower East Side, here is our list of the must-see stores. We look for “Retail Alchemy” – where people, products, process and place create a magical experience, filtered through the eyes of experienced European retail execs. Filter, search or just browse – and be sure to send feedback, tips and suggestions to [email protected].
We visit, review and share stores that have a magic – where people, place, product and process come together to make something “more”.
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If you’d like an accompanied tour, to join us on a wander, or 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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70+ stores worthy of a look, selected from 200+ in the database. This is the ‘long list’ to help you plan your time.
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For the last decade Ian Jindal has researched and visited stand-out stores in New York City – one of the global retail capitals. From Soho to the Meatpacking via 5th Avenue and the Lower East Side, here is our list of the must-see stores. We look for “Retail Alchemy” – where people, products, process and place create a magical experience, filtered through the eyes of experienced European retail execs. Filter (above), search or just browse – and be sure to send feedback, tips and suggestions to [email protected]
