Executive Summary

With this series, 30 Global Retail Cities, we profile the world’s major shopping cities – from fashion capitals such as Milan to shopping hubs such as Honolulu and Bermuda. We curated the top retail stores in each city, along with must-see shopping districts, major retail events innovative store formats.

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These are our highlights from Amsterdam:

• Amsterdam’s must-see luxury department store is De Bijenkorf in Dam Square, which has been around since 1870.
• X Bank is a 700-square-meter concept store, installation gallery and exhibition hall — a creative space that highlights local talent.
• Tony’s Chocolonely makes ethical chocolate, using organic, fair-trade cacao. The store in Oudebrugsteeg is a chocolate indulgence, where customers can watch the chocolate production process and taste a variety of chocolates.