Shopwalks
Introducing Shopwalks
Exclusively for registered Shoptalk Fall retailer and brand attendees, get ready for an exciting experience with Shopwalks! We'll transport you from Shoptalk Fall directly to Chicago’s iconic Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue, where you'll explore a curated selection of stores, showcasing innovative retail concepts and formats unique to the city.
What’s in store?
17:00 Meet at Badge Pick Up
17:15 Depart on two buses
17:45 Group A visit Starbucks Roastery
17:45 Group B visit Ralph Lauren Flagship
18:20 Groups A and B rotate
19:00 Both groups depart on foot to Eataly
19:15-20:30 Eataly’s hosted tour, followed by networking with drinks & antipasti
Starbucks Roastery
In 1971 Starbucks opened in Seattle’s Pike Place Market and began a journey to take its coffee around the world. Starbucks opened the Chicago Roastery in November 2019 on the city's Magnificent Mile.
It is the world's largest Starbucks at 35,000 square feet across five stories.
Combining the art and craft of coffee in an immersive and thoughtfully designed environment, this one-of-a-kind space features an impressive mix of coffee and cocktail bars and exclusive offerings only found at this location.
Ralph Lauren Flagship
It's a little-known fact that the Ralph Lauren store in Chicago is actually the largest in the fleet and was also the first to add an adjacent restaurant.
We’ll visit the newly renovated 37,000-square-foot boutique on Michigan Avenue that houses the complete world of Ralph Lauren: all brands, an RL restaurant and a Ralph's Coffee shop.
Whilst there we will learn more about the 26 year old store’s recent tech integration and Ralph Lauren’s mission to elevate its stores and deliver a consistent experience around the world.
Eataly
Eataly stands for “Eating Italian” which encompasses the history and the food culture of Italy, the ease to prepare its dishes, and the many qualities that Italy has to offer. Under one roof, Eataly gathers high-quality food at sustainable and reasonable prices for ALL, celebrates Italian biodiversity, and creates an informal, natural, and simple place to “eat, shop, and learn.”
Located right off Michigan Avenue in the heart of River North, Eataly Chicago opened its doors in December of 2013 being the second North American location after our flagship in New York. Our 64,000 square foot marketplace is home to two restaurants, one cafe, 4 quick service counters, a wine shop, cooking school, private event spaces & more.
Interested in joining the Shopwalks?
Space is limited for Shopwalks. Please submit a request at the link below to register your interest.
Thank You
Special thanks to our partners at McMillanDoolittle, a leading Chicago-based retail strategy firm, for their support in curating the Shopwalks experience for Shoptalk Fall 2024.