Matthew Brown

The global pandemic has accelerated retail trends and brought about major changes. Old, traditional retailers that failed to adapt are dying out, while a new generation of experts and creative retail brands are expanding and innovating. The future is approaching faster than ever before.

Technology is transforming the retail landscape by unifying the online and offline worlds into a new 'omnichannel' world. While the media is filled with stories of a 'retail apocalypse', retail has never been more creative and innovative. As cities begin to recover, the world's best shopping streets are buzzing with energy again.

If you want to see what a successful future looks like for retail and apply the best practices and trends to your business, there's no better way than a 'Retail Safari' with your team. It's an opportunity to look outside your normal surroundings and learn and be inspired by new possibilities.

Echochamber is a London-based retail trends agency that has been running Retail Safaris around the world for more than a decade. We've taken clients to the best cities in the world - including London, New York, Paris, Milan, Amsterdam and Berlin - as part of specific store development projects, wider corporate strategy and team training.

Whichever city you choose, our retail safari begins with an inspiring presentation on global retail trends, delivered by Echochamber Retail Futurist Matthew Brown. This sets the scene for the tour with the key trends in your sector and some practical ideas on how you can apply what you see. We then hit the streets to begin an inspiring journey through the world's best stores.