Tokyo

Tokyo will assault your senses with colour, sound, people and most of all ideas. You’ll stay at the legendary Imperial Hotel and be briefed thoroughly on culture and customs on arrival. Your visit will take place in the Ginza, home to some of the world’s best landmark stores including the Sony Store, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Yohji Yamamoto and Dior. You’ll also visit Harajuku, with its boutiques and edgy fashion, Aoyama and Roppongi Hills Shopping Centre.

Los Angeles

We love LA for the remarkable diversity of retail, from the funky fashion stores on hip Robertson Boulevard, to the pure glitz of Rodeo Drive, to the slick, state-of-the art shopping mall that is Westfield Century City. Your hotel is the historic Beverly Wilshire, famous for the film Pretty Woman and literally steps from Rodeo Drive and some of Los Angeles’ most famous restaurants like Spago. In two hectic days here, you’ll cover the length and breadth of LA including the charming 3rd Street Promenade strip in Santa Monica. And we guarantee you’ll come away with some great ideas.

 


New York

New York is buzzing with inspiring retail right now and you’ll take it all in from your base at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers in midtown Manhattan. You’ll experience the full range of retail experiences, from the funky, edgy stores in the Meat Packing District and nearby SoHo, home of the Top Shop and Uniqlo flagship stores, to high-end merchants like Bergdorf Goodman and Saks on Fifth Avenue. You’ll see the world’s most stunning Apple Store, Hollister’s new flagship and Tiffany’s iconic 5th Avenue store. We’ll also take you out of town to tour exciting new stores at Westfield Garden State Plaza, and you’ll witness world’s best practice in factory outlet retailing in upstate New York.

London

In London you’ll see some of the most imaginative retail concepts in the world – from Dover Street Market to Harvey Nichols. You’ll stay at The Langham Hotel, right on Regent Street, which in itself has an array of incredible retail, including Desigual, the brand new Anthropologie, and the Banana Republic flagship store. Naturally you’ll get a VIP guided tour of Westfield London, now one of the top 10 shopping destinations in the UK. While in London, you’ll also enjoy guided tours to some of the best high street shopping in the world, including Old Bond Street and Marylebone High Street.

Barcelona

Barcelona is one of Europe’s most stylish cities and a natural magnet for the fashion-conscious. No wonder it features the most exciting flagship stores from legendary Spanish retailers Zara and Mango. But Barcelona is also home to inspiring small single-store boutiques. The city has been heavily influenced by the incredible imagination of architect Antoni Gaudi, and this is reflected in some fantastic and experimental retail concepts. You’ll stay right on the city’s most famous street, La Rambla, with access to Barcelona’s best shopping and an infinite array of small outdoor cafes where you can rest and enjoy a refreshing drink with some tapas.

“We’ve put everything into making the 15th Anniversary Tour our most memorable ever. It promises to be an unforgettable trip and a great learning experience. ”
Jack Hanrahan, head of Westfield Retailer Relations

“I found the tour educational, exhausting and lots of fun. It took me almost a week to get my physical energy back once I arrived back in Sydney. I met some terrific contacts in the retail industry and have found the whole tour a very valuable experience.”
Jane Jones, Managing Director, Wanted Shoes

For expressions of interest about the Westfield World Retail Study Tour 2011, contact Robyn Burgess at Westfield Retailer Relations on (02) 9358-7685, or email Rburgess@au.westfield.com. 

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